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“I Think I Went Into Shock”: Dorian Yates Reflects on Winning the 1997 Mr. Olympia With a Torn Triceps
Bodybuilder Dorian Yates won six Mr. Olympia titles throughout the 1990s and, in part, ushered in the “mass monster” era that still influences the sport today. “The Shadow,” as Yates was known for his reclusive nature as a competitor, kept his cards close to his chest — including when he took to the stage in 1997 with most…
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What Is Tabata Training? How to Get Fitter in Four Minutes
From calisthenics training to gathering the best dumbbells at your disposal for a sweat session, there are endless ways to pack in a quick, high-intensity workout. One of the most popular of these training methods is the Tabata protocol. This unique spin on interval training was originally popularized back in 1996 and traces its roots back even further. …
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What Is Clear Whey Isolate? Here’s the Science Behind the Buzz
You thought you’d tried all the protein powder the virtual supplement aisle has to offer. But recently, the internet has been abuzz with a new type of protein powder — clear whey isolate. An ever-increasing horde of probable gymgoers are searching for the term on Google. Well-known brands are on board, with Myprotein offering MIKE AND IKE® and…
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How to Make the Ultimate Weekly Workout Schedule
Random workouts here and there may not be too difficult to plan. You show up at the gym, do whatever you feel like, and leave. But forming a consistent habit aimed at achieving specific goals is a different story. Once you get serious about sliding heavier weight plates onto that barbell, you’ll want to develop a weekly workout…
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“Maybe It Was a Good Thing” — Nick Walker Reflects During First Full Leg Day After Hamstring Tear
On Oct. 31, 2023, 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker revealed that he’d suffered a grisly hamstring tear during his prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. The injury forced Walker to withdraw from the event rather than risk poor placement in the biggest bodybuilding show of the year. Walker has slowly rehabbed his injury since. On Jan….
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Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz Biography: Bodybuilding Career, Workouts, and Height
In the eyes of many bodybuilding fans, the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia contest cemented Chris Bumstead as the G.O.A.T. after he claimed his fifth consecutive championship in Orlando, FL on Nov. 4. That contest also established runner-up Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz as the clear number two superstar of the division. The 2023 Arnold Classic Physique champion appears to…
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Is Motivation Enough to Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss?
Losing weight and keeping it off is a long-term endeavor. There are many ways to accomplish sustained and consistent weight loss over time to positive results and they vary from person to person. A Dec. 2023 study in Nutrition & Diabetics assessed six months of weight loss intervention, including time-restricted feeding, alternate-day fasting, and straight caloric restriction. To measure quantitative…
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The Side Effects of Probiotics for Strength Athletes to Look Out For
Whether your main goal is to pack on muscle or pack more plates onto the bar, you’re likely cramming as much protein as you can into your diet. And while a high-protein diet is a generally safe approach, some gastrointestinal distress isn’t unheard of after all that whey protein powder in your shakes. Many people take probiotic supplements…
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The 10 Best CrossFit Athletes of 2023
Another action-packed CrossFit season is in the books. The 2023 year in CrossFit included many changes, from the first woman in six years not named Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr taking home the Games crown to the first woman ever to coach an athlete to Individual victory at the Games (spoiler: those women are Laura Horvath and Caroline Lambray, respectively). The…
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The 10 Best Bodybuilders of 2023
The 2023 bodybuilding season was full of tight competitions and standout moments that gave fans plenty to discuss over the past 12 months. We saw long-running dynasties continue on, others end in heartbreaking fashion, and new faces emerge as household names. But among all the world-class competitors who took the stage in 2023, we found 10 who stood…
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