Average American Man and Woman’s Weight and Height

American men stand 5'9" tall (69.1 inches) on average, weighing 198 pounds. Women are slightly shorter at 5'4" (63.7 inches) and weigh 171 pounds on average. Notably, both figures fall…

Vidur Saini

Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilder Chad McCrary Dies at 49

Chad McCrary, a Pro Men's Wheelchair bodybuilding standout, passed away at age 49 on January 2, 2023. The news was first made available via a statement released by his brother;…

Doug Murray

Terrick El Guindy Explains What Ramon Rocha Queiroz Has To Improve to Defeat Chris Bumstead

Olympia judge Terrick El Guindy and bodybuilding veteran Chris Cormier are back to assess a pair of top guns from the Classic Physique category. In a recent Prime Time Muscle…

Doug Murray

VIDEO: Eddie Hall Gets KO’d In Sparring Session One Month Out From His MMA Match Against Mitchell Hooper

Eddie Hall is once again returning to combat sports and is training hard to pick up MMA. However, during his recent session, Hall got knocked out by his sparring partner,…

Vedad Tabakovic

Jeremy Buendia Smokes Back Workout, Reveals Off-Season Bulking Plan

Renowned Men's Physique Bodybuilder Jeremy Buendia is ready to make a big statement this year. In a recent YouTube video, Buendia shared his strenuous back workout and laid out his…

Belinda Evans

The Mental Side of Fitness: Staying Motivated Beyond January

January is probably the busiest time for personal trainers. That's because a lot of people make New Year's Resolutions to get fit and lose weight around this time. Gyms are…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

24-Hour Water Fast: Transform Your Health in a Day

Fasting for weight loss and religious purposes has been an age-old practice. Many diets, such as the keto and Mediterranean, define what you can and cannot eat. However, diets such…

Dr. Rashmi Byakodi

Larry Wheels Tears Hamstring After Squatting 700 Pounds for 7 Reps, Plans to ‘Hop On’ Growth Hormone for Recovery

Powerlifter Larry Wheels has suffered a minor hamstring tear after squatting 700 pounds for seven reps. In a recent YouTube video, Wheels reflected on the accident and revealed that he…

Belinda Evans

William Bonac Shares Impressive Physique Update For 2024 Season, When Will We See Him Back On Stage?

William Bonac is turning heads in the bodybuilding community as he continues to hone his physique for a potential return. In a recent Instagram post, Bonac shared his off-season progress…

Doug Murray

Nabil Lahlou Locks Out 355-kg (782.6-lb) Raw Deadlift PR in Training

The French Phenom, Nabil Lahlou, has continued to impress everyone with yet another humongous raw deadlift of 355 kilograms (782.6 pounds), which marks a new personal record for him. He…

Vedad Tabakovic

Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained in Munich, Germany Airport, Flagged During Luggage Check

On Wednesday, January 17, 2023, bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained by the Munich Main Customs Office. Schwarzenegger was held for three hours after officials discovered a luxury watch on…

Doug Murray

Derek Lunsford Meets With Dan Solomon to Discuss ‘Historic’ 2024 Mr. Olympia 60th Anniversary

Derek Lunsford, the newly minted 2023 Mr. Olympia champion, recently touched base with the organization's President Dan Solomon. During their meeting, Lunsford opened up on the responsibilities of being a…

Doug Murray

Krzysztof Wierzbicki Smokes 510-kg (1,124.4-lb) Beltless Deadlift From Low Blocks in Training

Krzysztof Wierzbicki recently shared a huge 510-kilogram (1,124.4-pound) deadlift from low blocks, which he performed during a training session. He has previously lifted over half a ton as well, but…

Vedad Tabakovic

Bodybuilding Veteran Rich Gaspari Demonstrates 5 Exercises for Delt and Trap Growth

Known for his hardcore training methods, Rich Gaspari's workout style is highly respected in the fitness community. In a recent Instagram post, the bodybuilding veteran detailed a workout he uses…

Belinda Evans

From Couch to 5K: A Beginner’s Guide to Running in the New Year

January is the month of resolutions, where gyms bulge with gymnasts-in-training, and kale smoothies flow like liquid affirmations. Fitness can manifest in multiple ways, from pirouetting through yoga poses to…

Vidur Saini

Rediscovering Kettlebells: 8 Unique Exercises for Full-Body Fitness

As a veteran personal trainer with over 30 years of fitness industry experience, I've learned to love all forms of strength training. As such, I include bodyweight, machine, resistance band,…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Jay Cutler Reveals His Top 10 Picks for the 2024 Arnold Classic

Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler still watches over the Men's Open division, having once dominated the landscape as a mass monster during the 2000s. In a recent appearance on Fouad Abiad's…

Doug Murray

Lee Labrada Shares 3 Ab Toning Exercises To Tighten The Midsection

Boasting decades of experience in bodybuilding, Lee Labrada's workout tips are highly sought after due to their simplicity. In a recent YouTube video, Labrada shared his best practices for leaning…

Belinda Evans

Average BMI of Americans by Age and Gender

In the US, the average BMI varies by age and gender. Men: 26.6, women: 26.5. Both trend higher with age, peaking in the 40-59 range for men and 60+ for…

Vidur Saini