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Does Rowing for Weight Loss Work? A World Champion Rower Says Yes (+ Gives You Rowing Workouts)

Does Rowing for Weight Loss Work? A World Champion Rower Says Yes (+ Gives You Rowing Workouts)

People head to the gym for all sorts of reasons. Maybe you want to shake away some stress, and you know the barbell is helpful. Or maybe you’re aiming to lift heavier than you’ve ever done or build some ridiculously strong tree trunks. Still other folks work out, at least partially, when they’re wanting to lose weight. If…
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Personal Trainer James Smith Learns Why Male Athletes Should Do Pilates

Personal Trainer James Smith Learns Why Male Athletes Should Do Pilates

Despite the advantages of Pilates, it is predominantly instructed by female trainers. Per Zippia, nine out of 10 Pilates instructors are female. Although male participation in pilates has trended upward, with approximately one in four participants being male as of 2023, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. Male athletes can benefit from the bodyweight workouts Pilates…
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16-Year-Old Yaw Parbey (74KG) Deadlifts 320 Kilograms (705 Pounds) In Training

16-Year-Old Yaw Parbey (74KG) Deadlifts 320 Kilograms (705 Pounds) In Training

British powerlifter Yaw Parbey is a 16-year-old strength phenom. Competing in the Sub-Junior 74KG class, Parbey has competed in four sanctioned meets since beginning his young competitive career in January 2021. According to Open Powerlifting, he won three of those four meets. Parbey’s trajectory seems on track for the moon, however, as he has recently shared some incredible…
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The 5 Best Rowing Workouts for Beginners, Plus Tips From a CPT

The 5 Best Rowing Workouts for Beginners, Plus Tips From a CPT

Whether you’re new to the gym or prefer the lifting platform and are just newer to cardio, a rowing machine workout is a fantastic place to start. You can get a full-body session on the rower in as little as five minutes and build up from there. We’ve got the best selection of rowing workouts for beginners with…
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Zuzanna Kula (57KG) Breaks IPF Equipped Bench Press World Record With 161 Kilograms

Zuzanna Kula (57KG) Breaks IPF Equipped Bench Press World Record With 161 Kilograms

Polish powerlifter Zuzanna Kula isn’t long out of the Juniors but has already made a name for herself in the Open category in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). She brought home the silver medal from the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, AL, followed up with a win at the IPF equipped world title in Viborg, Denmark, the same year. Kula suffered an ACL injury…
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Betty Aborah (63KG) Raw Deadlifts 4 Kilograms Over IPF Junior World Record for a Triple

Betty Aborah (63KG) Raw Deadlifts 4 Kilograms Over IPF Junior World Record for a Triple

Dutch Junior powerlifter Betty Aborah is still relatively new to the sport. However, in only her second year of competing, she is already hitting training lifts worthy of the record books if she can post them on an international platform. Aborah competed at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships (JWC) in Cluj Napoca, Romania. There, she secured…
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The 2024 Rogue Invitational Will Feature Debut of Strongwoman Competition

The 2024 Rogue Invitational Will Feature Debut of Strongwoman Competition

The 2024 Rogue Invitational will have many firsts for the CrossFit and Strongman competition. The 2024 edition will occur at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Nov. 8-10, 2024 — the first time the contest is held outside the United States. Additionally, the 2024 Rogue Invitational will introduce Strongwoman competition for the first time in the competition’s history….
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Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s Grocery Hacks for Bulking

Bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic’s Grocery Hacks for Bulking

Men’s Physique competitor Sadik Hadzovic is rigorously preparing for the 2024 Olympia, aiming to enhance his chest size to compete in a pro show during the 2024 qualifying period. As such, he needs to consume more calories to pack on more muscle during his off-season. On March 20, 2024, Hadzovic published a video on his YouTube channel, offering insight into his chest…
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John Haack Raw Deadlifts 420-Kilogram PR in Training for the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3

John Haack Raw Deadlifts 420-Kilogram PR in Training for the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3

Multiple all-time world record-holder John Haack is the top-ranked male powerlifter in the world on any formula. His career best-ever performance came at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, where he hit a 1,022.5-kilogram total in the 90KG class, scoring a colossal 661.52 DOTS. Haack hit this in knee sleeves and scored higher than anyone else ever has in knee wraps. Haack is…
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GHRP-6 Guide – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

GHRP-6 Guide – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Increasing your Growth Hormone is all the rave right now. Increased fat loss, more muscle growth, anti-aging, what’s not to love? Now, if you aren’t into the idea of fasting to increase your HGH levels, you might want to consider Growth hormone-releasing peptides. These buggers will work with your pituitary gland to increase your natural…