athletes

At age 58, “Iron” Mike Tyson couldn’t rule out another fight after his inspiring, if past his prime, performance against Jake Paul on Netflix’s first ever live boxing card. And while there’s no doubt that money is a key motivator, academic studies point to other reasons that explain why so many...

The Concept2 SkiErg is loved (and loathed) for its ability to give you an intense full body workout in a matter of minutes. It is also a very sweaty staple at HYROX endurance events, but whether you are a seasoned SkiErg’er, or want to grab the cords for the first time, being short doesn’t...

College athletes are a competitive breed who aim for success in both the classroom and on the field, but a recent study suggests that not eating enough calories could lead to failure in both of these areas. That seems fairly obvious, but less clear is why growing boys and girls would restrict...

Many sports fans around the world will be tuning into the Olympics to see the best in the world showcase their skills. American fans anticipate seeing Simone Biles in gymnastics as well as swimmer Katie Ledecky, track and field athlete Noah Lyles, and LeBron James along with the rest of the...

If you look in your supplement cabinet one bottle you may not see is copper. Although it’s an important mineral for the body, it doesn’t tend to make the headlines as often as zinc, iron, and magnesium. As an active female, copper plays a vital role in many bodily functions, and when the body...

Bodybuilding appears to be a glamorous sport. Athletes are on center stage, posing and flexing for the audience, and they are being cheered by fans around the world. But as is the case with other sports, there are more components to competing than the final product, and the fans don’t see those...

Women’s bodybuilding has a very unique history. The division evolved over three decades, and some fans and promoters didn’t like the way it was going, which was one reason why the Ms. Olympia was discontinued in 2014. Thanks to the efforts of Jake Wood and Wings of Strength, the division stayed...

IMG Academy Jared White is the director of athletic development at IMG Academy, where he oversees staff management and daily operations for the Athletic Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Nutrition departments. White has roughly 15 years of experience at the high school, collegiate and...

Top athletes are always looking to get the most out of their performance by training to reach their maximum potential. A big part of their training may include finding ways to improve their breathing patterns, optimizing lung capacity, and shortening recovery time. Once thought of as just a way...

This is sponsored content. M&F is not endorsing the websites or products listed in this article. When you think about what it means to have grit, does determination come to mind? What about discipline, mental toughness, and tenacity? According to one definition, “grit” is having the “courage...

Every IFBB Pro League athlete will tell you that it’s a privilege to be able to stand onstage at a contest and showcase the months of hard work they have invested in developing their physiques. The average time that goes into a contest prep is three months – all for three minutes of glory in...

Christian Green first caught our culinary attention in 2014 on Season 5 of Fox’s “MasterChef.” Incredibly, the 29-year-old from New Orleans impressed judges so much during the series that on his exit, Gordon Ramsey offered to invest in Green’s future plans for a food truck. Fast-forward to 2022...

Bodybuilding is a sport that inspires many people to get healthy, but the topic of health has risen considerably over the last five years because of the issues competitors have faced. Part of the reason those issues are around to begin with is that there has been a lack of focus on personal...

Fans that were in attendance at the 2021 Olympia weekend in Orlando, Florida saw history in the making. That was where the first Wellness Olympia was held, and the fans that saw the show live couldn’t get enough of it. Imagine how the athletes competing in the show felt. One of those athletes...

There’s no getting around it, passing the four-decade mark is an intriguing time. Sure, we may have worked our way up the career ladder, hopefully starting to enjoy a bit more security and stability, but an accumulation of aches and pains, not to mention dipping energy levels, serves to remind...

Frederick Carlton Lewis a.k.a Carl Lewis is an American former track and field athlete who won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. His career spanned from 1979 to 1996, when he last won an Olympic event. He is one of only...

Abbi Gaetano has been competing in the IFBB Pro League as a Bikini competitor since turning pro at the 2016 Masters Nationals. She has done numerous shows in both the Masters and Open categories. Beyond that, she has also worked as a coach, helping other athletes prepare for physique...

Have you considered taking steroids? Allen Tripp explains the bad effects of steroids on your body and how you can take things too far. How far can you take muscle building? How far can you take it before it is too far? There is a price for those superficial muscles that you acquire from steroid...

Taking probiotics has become one of those things we’re all told to do, but most of us don’t do it. But if your profession or lifestyle depends on your physical wellbeing, you may want to take probiotics very seriously. Probiotics not only maintain good every day health, they’re invaluable as a...

Taking probiotics has become one of those things we’re all told to do, but most of us don’t do it. But if your profession or lifestyle depends on your physical wellbeing, you may want to take probiotics very seriously. Probiotics not only maintain good every day health, they’re invaluable as a...