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Scientists Find Where Statins Grab Muscle, and It May Explain the Aches
Statins are the most prescribed class of drugs, and many people who take them report muscle symptoms, from mild aches to severe pain. Researchers in Canada…
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Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Crushes Brutal ‘All-Out’ Leg Day Workout for the 2027 Arnold Classic
Bodybuilder Nick Walker’s sights are set on a second Arnold Classic title. In a recent video (October 19, 2026), he showcased his latest machine-dominant leg workout…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals If Cardio or Strength Training Is Superior for Longevity
Arnold Schwarzenegger is determined to live as long as he can. In his latest Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter (October 22, 2026), he compared the longevity benefits…
Bodybuilding
Lee Labrada Explains Why Building and Maintaining Muscle Is Essential to Healthy Aging
Bodybuilding legend Lee Labrada believes muscle is the best investment possible for healthy aging. In a recent video (October 21, 2026), he broke down why building…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker’s Coach Says He’s Posing 3x Daily and Doing Vacuums, Breaks Down 2027 Arnold Classic Game Plan
Nick Walker’s coach, Prabh Dhaliwal, is already mapping out their strategy for the 2027 Arnold Classic. In a recent video (October 21, 2026), he revealed that…
Bodybuilding
Flex Wheeler Talks Being Rushed to Hospital During 2026 Mr. Olympia Peak Week, Reveals He Received New Prosthetic Leg
Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler is breaking his silence after a scary nine-day hospital stay. Speaking on Instagram (October 20, 2026), he reflected on the extreme pain…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Targets Jay Cutler’s Mr. Olympia Record, Says He Won’t ‘Lose Steam’ If He Falls Short at 2027 Arnold Classic
Nick Walker had an honest discussion with Fouad Abiad about where he sees his bodybuilding career going. In the interview (October 20, 2026), “The Mutant” said…
Strongman
How to Watch 2026 Rogue Invitational [Free Livestream]
The 2026 Rogue Invitational takes place from October 23 to October 25 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland. It brings together world-class athletes across four…
Bodybuilding
Lee Priest Says Nick Walker Beats Hadi Choopan at 2027 Arnold Classic, Predicts Million-Dollar Prize Money
Does Hadi Choopan have the tools to win the 2027 Arnold Classic? Lee Priest doesn’t think so. In a recent video (October 19, 2026), Priest backed…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Sets Goal to Win Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia Every Year Until 2030
Nick Walker has big plans after finally earning the Sandow trophy in Las Vegas. In a recent YouTube video (October 18, 2026), he revealed that his…
Bodybuilding
Robby Robinson, 80, Shares Physique Photos 56 Years Apart, Still Shredded
Robby Robinson continues to defy Father Time, even after stepping away from the bodybuilding stage. In a recent Instagram post (October 19, 2026), he showed off…
Bodybuilding
Lee Priest Says Mental Toughness Was Key to Nick Walker’s Win, Reveals His 2 Biggest Disappointments of 2026 Olympia
Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest is breaking down the triumphs and setbacks that defined the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In an October 17 video, he explained why Martin…
Bodybuilding
Amateur Bodybuilder Mateusz Chmura Collapses Onstage and Passes Away at 33
The bodybuilding community is mourning the loss of another competitor. In a recent statement shared by the PCA Official Instagram account (October 19, 2026), it was…
Bodybuilding
Nick Walker Reveals Secrets to Building a Bigger Chest During Intense Workout Ahead of 2027 Arnold Classic
Nick Walker isn’t taking a break after earning the biggest win of his career. In an October 18 video, he pushed through a brutal chest workout…
Strongman
2026 Giants Live World Tour Finals & World Log Lift Championship Results
The 2026 Giants Live World Tour Finals & World Log Lift Championship took place on October 17, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. A stacked field of 12…
Bodybuilding
2026 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results: Livingstone Livinho Wins Classic Physique
Livingstone Livinho of Brazil won Classic Physique at the 2026 Musclecontest Brazil Pro in São Paulo, which ran October 16 to 18, for his third pro…
Bodybuilding
2026 FitParade Pro Results: Andrea Mammoli Wins Classic Physique
Andrea Mammoli of Italy won Classic Physique at the 2026 FitParade Pro in Budapest, Hungary, on October 18, his second win in three weeks after the…
Bodybuilding
2026 1 Bro Pro Show Results: Yinka Majolagbe Wins 212
Yinka Majolagbe won the 212 in his home country at the 2026 1 Bro Pro Show in Bradford, United Kingdom, on October 17, six days after…
Bodybuilding
2026 Hurricane Pro Results: Mudbi Favors Wins Classic Physique
Mudbi Favors won Classic Physique at the 2026 Hurricane Pro in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 17, taking his first pro win from a lineup of…
Bodybuilding
REPORT: 3x Wellness Olympia Queen Francielle Mattos Sets Sights on Return: “I’m Ready to Come Back”
One of the Wellness division’s most popular competitors is on the verge of a return. In a recent Instagram post (October 16, 2026), Francielle Mattos revealed…
Bodybuilding
Frank Zane Reveals Which Foods to Include and Avoid While Prepping for a Bodybuilding Contest
Bodybuilding legend Frank Zane is still offering training and nutrition advice at 84. In a recent Instagram post (October 14, 2026), he broke down which foods…
Bodybuilding
Dennis James Warns Nick Walker About Hadi Choopan Ahead of 2027 Arnold Classic: “I Would Be Very Worried”
Discussions around the 2027 Arnold Classic are already heating up. In a recent YouTube video (October 15, 2026), bodybuilding veteran Dennis James warned Nick Walker about…
Powerlifting
Linda Franklin (U76KG) Sweeps All Raw IPF Masters 4 World Records at 2026 IPF World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships
Linda Franklin delivered a standout performance at the 2026 IPF World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on October 15th in Reno, Nevada. Competing in the 76-kilogram weight…
Bodybuilding
Wesley Vissers Confirms 2027 Arnold Classic Ohio & UK Entries, Says He Beat Ramon Dino at Mr. Olympia
Wesley Vissers is already mapping out his 2027 bodybuilding season. In an October 15 video, “The Dutch Oak” confirmed his entries for the upcoming Arnold Classic…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Breaks Down Seated Side Lateral Raise Technique for Bigger & Wider Shoulders
Bodybuilding icon Jay Cutler still trains seven days a week at 53. Taking to Instagram on October 15, he broke down why everyone should start their…