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Adventures keep you young. They provide excitement, motivation, and something to look forward to. So take that trip, go on that adventure, and stay fit in the process. You’ll find that the journey itself is the key to a healthier, happier you, no matter your age. Sometimes however, leaving the comfort of your home gym or neighborhood training facility leave many people struggling to maintain any type of consistent training program. That doesn’t need to be the case. With a solid program, you...

In bodybuilding, Joe Weider’s Olympia is the ultimate proving ground. With the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition looming on the horizon, we look at 13 legendary bodybuilders. Men who seized the opportunity of a lifetime, immortalized their names, and in the process, helped us remember that greatness endures. Olympia history is real-life drama unfolding right then and there, unscripted and unexpected that brings us to our feet and makes us say, “Yeah, I was there. I saw it. I remember.”...

In the hallowed halls of bodybuilding, there’s no prize more coveted, no symbol more iconic than the Sandow Trophy. Hoisted triumphantly overhead by legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman, and Jay Cutler, this majestic statue is a tribute to a pioneer of the sport: Eugen Sandow. The Embodiment of Bodybuilding The Sandow Trophy’s journey mirrors the evolution of bodybuilding itself. The first trophy, a gold-plated statuette awarded at Sandow’s 1901 “The...

Eryn Henry, Financial Professional at Rise North Capital and CrossFit athlete is what you’d call untraditional in the financial world. Her holistic approach to helping young people, like herself, meet their financial goals with the mindset that “health is wealth” differentiates her from others—backed by a tax-free saving plan. How many times have you been told to prioritize your physical health, either by doctors, fitness coaches, or family members? As a competitive soccer player myself...

If you were to pay a trainer, nutritionist, or coach to help you reach your fitness goals, then you would have to invest in that expert to help you. Imagine how much it would cost to hire someone that is established as one of the premiere experts in the world. The cost would increase significantly. What if you were able to sit in the same room with many of those experts and learn from all of them in one weekend? That is exactly what Michael Palmieri of Dominate Your Game has done, and you...

M&F first checked in with rock frontman Chris Daughtry back in 2013. The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock artist was already deeply immersed in gym culture, proudly showcasing a chiseled physique after shedding his self-proclaimed “skinny fat” phase from a few years prior. At 33, he was in the best shape of his life, and his band, Daughtry, was gearing up to release their fourth studio album, “Baptized.” He was living the dream. Eleven years on, Daughtry, now 44, still thrives as a...

Every sport has its pinnacle — the ultimate test. In bodybuilding, that apex is unequivocally the Olympia. For the last 60 years, the Mr. Olympia competition has reigned supreme, crowning the undisputed kings of physique development every year since 1965. Only two iconic sporting events — the Super Bowl and NBA Finals — can stand toe to toe with the Olympia in terms of its enduring, uninterrupted, 60-year legacy. Yet, the Mr. Olympia title isn’t just about longevity; it’s about exclusivity...

If you’re feeling stuck and seeking a unique challenge, there’s the Spartan Death Race. You likely won’t finish this brutal event, but in the process, you’ll learn to embrace discomfort, confront self-doubt, and unlock a resilience you never knew you had. Prepare to face 70 hours of relentless physical and mental trials, from hauling logs up mountains to memorizing poetry while you’re wet, cold, and sleep-deprived. Courtesy of Spartan What The Death Race Is and Isn’t The misconception is...

Squats, deadlifts, strict press, bench, and pull up. They often are (and should be) staples in your routine around which the rest of your program should circulate. This article isn’t about that. It’s about the parts you don’t notice, the weaker points that you have allowed to atrophy. It’s helpful to remind ourselves that no two bodies are created equal. On top of this, every single strength coach is yet to see a body that’s in “perfect balance.” Whether it’s something as particular as a...

Federal authorities made the first arrest in the case of the New England Compounding Center, a Massachusetts-based drug maker whose tainted steroid pain medication killed dozens of people across the country in 2012. The authorities said they arrested Glenn Adam Chin, 46, the head pharmacist at the company, at Logan International Airport in Boston as he was about to board a flight to Hong Kong, according to Carmen M. Ortiz, a United States attorney. Investigators said they moved quickly...

The body’s broadest muscle is also one of the hardest to feel working. Collect your gold star on the way out if you guessed the lats or the latissimus dorsi. Some lifters find it challenging to form a mind-muscle connection with their lats because they are often used with other muscles when training hard and heavy. Many great exercises target the lats but also involve the forearms, biceps, posterior delts, and the upper back. But when you take those muscles out of the equation, you’ll feel...

Widely regarded as one of the very best international war reporters, Trey Yingst is the Chief Foreign Correspondent for FOX News. The 31-year-old says he has a passion for relaying information in a way that tells the stories of the people on the ground rather than pushing a one-sided political agenda. His work to bring us testimony and pictures from some of the world’s most unstable locations cannot be underestimated in it’s importance. But for Yingst, each day presents a very real risk to...

When it comes to building functional strength and explosive power, most people focus on exercises like deadlifts, squats, and presses. But to truly maximize your performance, you need to start thinking in 360 degrees. Rotational exercises allow you to train in multiple planes of motion, mimicking real-life movements like twisting, turning, and pivoting. Whether you’re an athlete or just looking to improve your overall strength and stability, adding rotational exercises to your workout...

At some point, we’ve all been there. A vacation or business trip leaves you stuck for days on end in a hotel, complete with an ill-equipped, minimalistic gym, waiting to kill the groove you got yourself in with the full gym in your hometown. For some, the above may even describe their hometown gym, which makes things even worse. But don’t you worry: Here we give you three full body dumbbell workout routines that will have you burning fat and building muscle no matter the time or place. If...

If you’re relying on a simple eyeball test to determine the age of Freddie Quartlebaum, chances are, you’re going to guess wrong every single time. He’s 6’2, 220 pounds, carrying 9% body fat and with an upper body built more like an All-Pro linebacker than a college basketball executive, the title he currently holds at the University of Kansas. On first glance—or the inevitable double take—when you find out Quartlebaum, aka “Coach Q,” is now 56, you’ll think to yourself he’s found the...

If you’re looking to push your limits and transform your body, strongman medley style training is your answer. This unique training approach is not just about building raw strength—it’s about becoming a well-rounded, resilient athlete. By incorporating a variety of functional movements with minimal rest between exercises, strongman medleys challenge your body in ways that traditional workouts can’t. The Power of Strongman Medley Training Strongman mixed medley workouts typically involve...

Ozempic: GLP-1 Drugs May Help Prevent 34,000 Heart Attacks and Strokes Per Year Share on PinterestGLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and prevent more than 34,000 heart attacks and strokes a year. Iparraguirre Recio/Getty Images GLP-1s, the class of drugs including Ozempic and Mounjaro, treat diabetes and obesity, but some have also shown significant cardiovascular benefits. Millions of Americans might benefit from taking GLP-1 drugs for...

Many people ask themselves and others if you can teach an old dog new tricks. That question can work the other way as well. Could a young pup learn a classic trick? In this case, can a young lifter benefit from an old-school lift like the strict press exercise? What You Need To Know About The Strict Press The Strict Press is a basic shoulder press that works the shoulders, triceps, and chest to a very small degree. It also will strengthen your core. You know what it won’t work? Your legs...

When bodybuilding fans and fitness enthusiasts think of an expo, they mostly think about a massive showcase of nutrition, apparel and equipment brands coming together, passing out swag and unveiling new products, along with an endless supply of influencers and celebs. The 2024 Olympia World Fitness Expo is so much more than that. The Las Vegas Convention Center will be buzzing the weekend of Oct. 11-12, 2024, and yes, some of your favorite brands will be there, but this year you can also...

In many ways, a trip to the grocery store is where your diet is going to either go well or go off the rails. With thousands of packaged foods available to anyone who ventures into any supermarket, it’s vital to be more informed about which ones are better for you and which are nutritional duds. That means you shouldn’t be missing the opportunity to skim the back of food and drink packages to analyze the ubiquitous nutrition label. This is where you’ll obtain some important nutrition intel...