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The Best StairMaster Workout for Your Experience Level
Even the most dedicated barbell aficionados may glance the way of the cardio floor every now and again — especially when the power of social media compels them. StairMaster machines have been around since the 1980s, but they’ve climbed to the top of fitness trends once more. This cardio machine’s moment in the sun is well-deserved — a…
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The 7 Best Treadmills for Low Ceilings for 2024, Expert-Tested
You’re getting in the zone on one of the best treadmills, a bounce in your step and imaginary wind in your hair. What could possibly kill your vibe? A low ceiling, for one. If you’re sweating in a gym without much room for overhead, running on a treadmill — let alone one with incline — can become a…
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Nick Walker’s First Back Training Day En Route to the 2024 New York Pro
The 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker withdrew from the 2023 Mr. Olympia three days before stepping on stage due to a hamstring and calf injury. While still on the mend, Walker announced that he’ll compete at the 2024 New York (NY) Pro, scheduled for May 18, 2024, in Teaneck, NJ, aiming to punch his ticket to the…
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The Morning Dose #31: Peptide Stacking, Infertility, and the Fountain of Youth
Welcome to The Morning Dose, your one-stop shop for all things peptides, TRT, fitness, anti-aging, and everything in between. Did you miss us last week? Today, we’re looking at peptide stacking, a new anti-aging breakthrough, the reproductive microbiome, and an alarming discovery found in those trendy Stanley Cups. Grab some coffee (though you may want…
Taylor Atwood’s “World Champion Mindset” When Lifting Heavy In Training
Taylor Atwood has dominated the 74-kilogram class in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) for years. A three-time world champion, Atwood set the squat and total world records at the 2019 IPF Classic World Championships (CWC). At the 2021 United States Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals, Atwood posted a historic performance that included a 303-kilogram (668-pound) squat and a 340.5-kilogram deadlift for an 838.5-kilogram (1,849-pound) total…
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North Korean World Records (and Chris Bumstead is BACK) — Strength Weekly 2/9
Strength Weekly is bringing you all the news from around the barbell game. This week, we’re covering: Here’s the run of show! 00:00 Intro01:19 Run of Show04:00 Does China not have these classes on lock?07:52 Haley Adams is BACK13:21 Amanda Lawrence with a RIDICULOUS squat16:52 Chris Bumstead returns to training Follow David Thomas Tao and Phil Blechman on Instagram.
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Dates for 2024 Masters CrossFit Games and 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games Revealed
With the separation of Age Group competition from the CrossFit Games in 2024, functional fitness fans were eager to hear when the Masters and Teen divisions would have their opportunity to throw down for the title of Fittest on Earth®. On Feb. 9, 2024, CrossFit announced the dates and locations of the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends…
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What Is BMR? Your Guide to Your Body’s Basal Metabolic Rate
When you think about calories being “burned,” you’re thinking about how much energy your body uses at any given time. Most often, we’re taught to think about daily calorie intake and expenditure in terms of our activity levels. For example, what amount of calories are you burning on the treadmill or during your strength training session? But your…
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Which Elite CrossFitters Will Perform Open Workout 24.1?
The 2024 CrossFit Season is set to kick off via the CrossFit Open. Comprised of three workouts spread out over three weeks, the first Open workout is 24.1. While the details of the workout won’t be revealed until Feb. 29, 2024, the elite CrossFitters who will throw down at the live announcement that day have been revealed. …
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2024 Paris Paralympic Games Medals Revealed
The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will be held from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. The 11-day contest will feature five days of para powerlifting competition on days seven through 11 (Sept. Sept. 4-8, 2024). On Feb. 8, 2024, the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games medals were revealed, and their designs are exquisite. Images of the…
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