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If anyone had any doubts about whether Missy Truscott could return from a catastrophic knee injury, they were quickly put to rest on Friday. The two-time Olympia Fitness champion earned her third Olympia Fitness title with a dominating performance during Friday’s finals of the 2024 Olympia at...

Calling all women: Do you ever notice how sometimes during the month you are absolutely crushing your workouts in the gym, but then other weeks, you can barely get out of bed to even make it to the gym? Did you know that a lot of your endurance, energy, motivation, and strength can be affected...

While summer brings the kind of weather that is welcome for much needed vacations, working out in the heat is certainly no holiday. Soaring temperatures, combined with intense exercise, is a combination that all too commonly kick-starts a banging headache, derailing our gym sessions and...

More than one million women in the United States experience menopause each year. For many, this can throw a wrench into their fitness routines thanks to the onset of uncomfortable symptoms. Can you blame anyone for wanting to skip the gym after staying up the entire night due to hot flashes...

At the age of 19, Aric Almirola became a professional driver. In the two decades that have passed since that time, he’s made sure that he’s left no stone unturned in gaining an edge from a competitive standpoint and to mentally and physically be at his best. In his sixth season for Stewart-Haas...

Is it ever too cold to go running? According to Reebok’s head of fitness Maillard Howell, definitely no. But that doesn’t mean you can just lace up your shoes and hit the pavement when temperatures drop. Cold-weather running requires a solid warm-up, suitable apparel, and gear, and as hard as...

Becoming a mother requires lots of lifting, and I’m not talking about dumbbells. From carrying your children, groceries, car seats, strollers, and a baby bump when pregnant, being a mom calls for a strong body. In past years, expectant mothers have been given the instructions to take a load off...

Maintaining a high level of performance during your workouts while in a calorie deficit can be tough. Use these tips to make it a bit easier for yourself. Performance is easily sustained when caloric intake is plentiful. When food intake is high, the body has a surplus of energy available to...

What you consume pre- and post-workout is important. But to maximize your exercise performance, improve recovery, and decrease muscle damage, there’s another window of opportunity you may be missing. Intra-workout supplementation. Intra-workout supplementation is the scientific-sounding name...

What you consume pre- and post-workout is important. But to maximize your exercise performance, improve recovery, and decrease muscle damage, there’s another window of opportunity you may be missing. Intra-workout supplementation. Intra-workout supplementation is the scientific-sounding name...

If you need to get your training back on track, training one limb or side at a time—also known as unilateral training—may be just the jolt you need. Single-arm rows and alternating biceps curls are great basic lifts most people in the gym are familiar with. But we tend to forget you can break...

There’s a reason high-intensity interval training (HIIT) was named the number 1 fitness trend for 2018: It works. Fitness newbies and workout veterans alike continue turning to these quick, intense sessions as an effective, time-efficient means to lose weight — and keep it off. For example...

We’ve all had moments during a weight-loss effort when we start to lose momentum. At times, it can feel like our goal weight is so far away, and we may be tempted to give up. If weight-loss starts to seem like it’s a never-ending process, it may be time to incorporate some maintenance phases...

Many people think their work is done once they reach their goal weight. However, maintaining weight is often a challenge in and of itself. In fact, many people who lose weight end up gaining it back — and then some. Follow these four expert tips to avoid regaining the weight: 1 ADD FOOD BACK...

Whether you’re in the gym or on the running trails, you’re more than likely to spot someone sporting some sort of compression gear. From socks to sleeves and coming in any color to match your workout outfit, they come with a reputation that promises support, better circulation, and an overall...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many public establishments have required a face covering to be worn to help limit the spread of the virus. But while wearing a mask during a leisurely shop or while filling your car with gas is one thing, some people have expressed concern that obstructing their...

Angelica Teixeira is a two-time Bikini Olympia champion, and a look at her training and diet regimen offers a brief explanation as to why she’s been at the top of this division over the past few years. ANGELICA TEIXEIRA’S TRAINING DAY “I usually have two meals, work with my online clients in...

The fitness fanatics out there probably know the feeling of pushing yourself to the max in a workout. But a holistic approach to health and wellness involves movement, nutrition, and regeneration, says Alicia Agostinelli, a personal trainer and yoga instructor at Equinox Seaport Square in...

Scientists are constantly learning more about the benefits of exercise: what kind is best, for how long you should exercise, and more. A new study, however, concluded that exercise can help various mental capabilities that could come in handy at work. RELATED: The Best Time To Work Out Is...

Hafthor Bjornsson may have tied for first at Day One of the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition, but it came at a cost for the returning champ. During the second event of the day, Bjornsson, known for playing "The Mountain" in Game of Thrones, tore his plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue that...