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Body Composition
Truth or Myth: Does Sweating REALLY Help You Lose Weight?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, a staggering 75% of American adults are overweight or obese (1). This statistic underscores the widespread pursuit of weight…
Bodybuilding
The 10 Daily Habits Of Successful Bodybuilders
Stop stalling, it’s time to take the road to continuous improvement – finding out exactly what it takes to achieve success with your bodybuilding habits. People…
Bodybuilding
9 Reasons To Stay Away From Dating Bodybuilder
Big muscles are usually a magnet for the opposite gender. A huge, handsome looking guy can be an excellent protector. A girl might be seen and…
Bodybuilding
Top 23 Indian Bodybuilders of All Time
Competitive bodybuilding requires muscle size, symmetry, balance, proportions, shape, and conditioning. While anyone can build a decent physique using a balanced diet, training, and recovery program,…
Muscle
The AI Revolution: How to Use AI to Achieve Your Fitness Goals
As a kid growing up in the 1970s – yes, I’m THAT old! – I fully expected that, by the second decade of the 21st century,…
Bodybuilding
Top 12 Bodybuilders with the Biggest Biceps in the World
Man’s fascination with big biceps is well known. Although arm size doesn’t add to your functionality or strength after a point, it doesn’t hamper its popularity…
Motivation
24 Strongest NFL Players in the World
NFL is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is also one of the most physically demanding. An athlete needs to be strong…
Bodybuilding
The Tragic Downfall of Ms. Olympia Runner-Up Denise Rutkowski
Writing this piece breaks our hearts. Putting pen to paper, or rather fingers to keyboard, in this case, makes us wonder about the possibilities had things…
Bodybuilding
What is a Good Height for Bodybuilding?
If you’re a bodybuilding aficionado, at some point, you’ve probably wondered if you’re the right height to become a successful pro bodybuilder. Competitive bodybuilding is all…
Muscle Science
7 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Stronger
While a lot of lifters want to build muscle mass and have no real interest in performance, others work out with weights because they want to…
Bodybuilding
Top 18 Girls with the Biggest Biceps in the World
Let’s do a quick exercise before we get into the article, shall we? Don’t worry. It doesn’t include doing burpees or spending a minute on the…
Muscle
What Does a 40-inch Waist Look Like?
Every individual is built a little differently. We have different genetics, lifestyles, habits, and preferences, which, among other things, lead to varying body shapes and fitness levels. …
Bodybuilding
14 Best Legs in Bodybuilding History
Muscular, defined, and diced legs separate men from the boys and pros from the amateurs. It does not matter how shredded a competitive bodybuilder’s midriff is;…
Bodybuilding
10 Best Bodybuilding Coaches with Proven Track Records
Phil Heath, Jay Cutler, Dexter Jackson, Shaun Clarida, and Terrence Ruffin, apart from being the best at what they do, what do you think these bodybuilders have in common? All…
Muscle Science
How to Overcome Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Most lifters have a love-hate relationship with delayed onset muscle soreness, known as DOMS for short. They love the fact it shows they’ve trained hard, but…
Arnold Classic
William Bonac Denied the 2022 Arnold Classic Title?
William Bonac is one of the top bodybuilders in the world. He won the second biggest bodybuilding contest — Arnold Classic USA — in 2018 and 2020 and finished…
Muscle
How to Weigh Yourself Without A Scale
A lot of exercisers work out specifically to control their weight. Some want to lose weight, while others want to avoid gaining it. As such, weekly…
Muscle
Can Carbohydrates Improve Athletic Performance?
Carbohydrates are the key factors in improving your athletic performance. When you have nothing left in the tank, carbs are right there fueling you with the…
Muscle
How Many Abs Can You Have? 4-Pack vs 6-Pack vs 8-Pack
Abs are probably one of the most sought-after muscle groups. Ask a gym newbie about his training objectives, and a ‘shredded abdomen‘ will probably be amongst…