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Andrew Alexander King scales the highest mountains but, metaphorically speaking, he also moves them closer together because this inspirational African-American has provided younger generations with a beacon of hope for those that may want to join the world of climbing and exploration. From his...

Reasons Why People Hate The Gym There are two types of people, the ones who love working out and the others who hate the idea of it. There is no middle ground. You might love to train but at the same time, your parents might not understand why you waste your time and money on such a useless...

Zion Clark was born without legs, as a result of a rare condition known as caudal regression syndrome, but if stature can be measured by heart, then this athlete from Columbus, OH, is a giant among men. Proving that “possibility is a question of perspective,” Clark has helped to redefine...

Several illnesses come to existence as the world progresses today! These illnesses are quite alarming especially when it involves the nerves which have the power to control the brain of a human being because it affects almost everything, memory and even the control of our physiological...

The lat pulldown is an exercise that can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to back training. That’s because pull ups are considered the more effective version as well as the more “hardcore” movement. The lat pulldown is also sometimes frowned upon because it’s the movement that is...

Chest day. It’s the most popular training day of the week. Most trainers schedule chest for Mondays, because they want to start their week off with a muscle group they like training. For men, having a large and powerful chest with striations can make a powerful statement. Obviously, many...

It takes a special kind of mentality in this world to be a leader. It doesn’t come as a surprise that leadership and innovation are rare and prized qualities since much of society is structured to operate around these individuals. For example, most workplaces have a general manager (read...

What is Actually Required for Success? written by JAMES CLEAR MINIMALISM SELF-IMPROVEMENT STRENGTH TRAINING For over one year, I trained with the great folks at Columbus Weightlifting. One of our lifters, Heather, joined the team and didn’t have a pair of weightlifting shoes. So, she borrowed a...

Listen, I'm not claiming to be Arnold Schwarzenegger here, I'm just writing this so some of you get an idea of the difference between a bodybuilder and a weightlifter. For years I pounded away at heavy weights, personal bests, and a bar that was bending because I ain't pretending. It's a stupid...

So you’re poor and you want to get shredded. Look, I’ve been there. A lot of us have been there, and sometimes it’s just life. I’ve been poor before, and I can remember certain weeks where I was forced to try cutting up because I just didn’t have the money to eat a lot. I can remember having...

HIT VS VOLUME. Which style of working out is the better approach for bodybuilding? It’s hard to discredit either style of weight training because there have been countless examples of people who have built incredible physiques using both. So my stance on it is pretty simple; I’m partial to HIT...

We’ve all been there: It’s 4:30 p.m. and out of nowhere it hits you; a craving for a bag of chips or a candy bar. Surveys estimate almost 100% of women and nearly 70% of men report having experienced cravings — or intense desire for a specific type of food — during the past year. “A craving is...

Finally, the sounds of pumping iron have become music to Lou Ferrigno’s ears. When your list of accomplishments include two Mr. Universe titles, standing onstage with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Mr. Olympia, competing in the first World’s Strongest Man competition, and playing the starring...

If you don’t know the name Corey Calliet, you’ve definitely admired his work. After meeting Michael B. Jordan on the set of Fantastic Four in 2014, the two hit it off as an unstoppable team. When MBJ first appeared muscular and ripped as the boxer Adonis, in Creed, everyone wanted to know how...

If you feel stuck in a rut and have no idea how to get back on track with your fitness and nutrition goals, you’re not alone. I totally get you, and I know it’s a hard spot to be in when you desperately want change. Rationally, you know you need to get back on track, but it feels too...

The next time you’re on a playground, take a look around and see if any kids are jotting down data in their fitness logs about monkey bar distances or pullup attempts — or checking their trackers for optimal heart rate after sprinting over to their friends. Seems ridiculous, right? That’s...

Many athletes want to make sure that they have photos of themselves when they are in peak shape. Aside from having that look on record, these photos can help the competitors or models off of the stage. These pictures can help them with business opportunities. That’s why “Femme Flex Friday”...

Anthony Pettis has seen it all and has accomplished a lot in his world championship MMA career. Even with having won titles in multiple organizations, the opportunity to take on new talent in the Professional Fighters League along with having a set schedule was something he couldn’t pass up...

Natalie Eva Marie has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Her athletic background has seen her take on some surprising turns, from soccer to WWE, and while she is now excelling with an acting career, starring in the Amazon Prime Video hit Paradise City, it seems that her journey...

This week’s episode of “Monday Night Muscle” featured hosts Bob Cicherillo and Shawn Ray having a past bodybuilder on that was at one time considered the “next” Shawn Ray. Alq Gurley, the 1990 NPC Nationals Overall champion, was the featured guest, and he shared a lot of memories and thoughts...