Read about our experience in a student mentoring program in the effort to close the gender gap in tech.

Want to go from a skinny guy to building muscle quickly? I got you. I’ve spent my entire adult life trying to pack on muscle, and after years and years of trial and error, I finally cracked the code. Today, I share that code with you! This is a topic that is near and dear […]
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If you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I doing too little or too many reps and sets?” then this guide is for you. This article is part of our Strength 101 series, and we’ll show you exactly how to determine the number of repetitions and sets for specific exercises, so you can build your own workout […]
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Rongo Keene is the winner of the 2022 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic (MVMSC). During the contest that took place on Nov. 18-20, 2022, in Reykjavík, Iceland, the Australian athlete captured his first victory since the 2016 Australia’s Strongest Man (ASM) contest. The two competitors who joined Keene on the podium were Canada’s Maxime Boudreault (second) and Eythór…
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In the Asian powerlifting circuit, Sen Yang has been a mainstay for quite some time. He’s a former Asian Powerlifting Federation (AsianPF) World Champion — both as an Equipped (2016-2017, 2019) and Raw competitor (2019). Of late, he’s been making a name for himself under the international strength spotlight. On Nov. 19, 2022, during the latter portion of…
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Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving formally or just see the end of November as the beginning of a drawn-out “holiday season,” many people spend the day eating, drinking, and being merry with friends and family. While some lifters jump at the chance for a socially sanctioned cheat day, which too often blends into a cheat week once leftovers are…
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Had a sleepless night? Feeling sleep-deprived? These all-natural tips help you stay awake when tired.

Pull-ups are my favorite exercise of all time. But what if you can’t do a pull-up yet? The answer: read this ultimate guide on getting your first pull–up ASAP! We have helped hundreds of Online Coaching Clients get their first pull-up, and we’ll cover our exact strategies below!  As part of our Strength Training 101 series, we give you […]
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Our simple beginner kettlebell workout will blow your mind. Come on: Who else is going to teach you to use a kettlebell with Mario and Mega Man references? In today’s guide, we’ll go over the following (click to go right to that section): The Nerd Fitness 20-minute Kettlebell Workout (with video demonstration) The 6 Best […]
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As a powerlifter, Daria Rusanenko first made her hay in her native Ukraine, winning several contests of the Sub-Juniors and Teen variety in the mid-2010s. Years later, as a seasoned competitor and if her latest performance says anything meaningful — the athlete could be ready for a significant breakthrough to bona fide strength sports stardom. On Nov. 19,…
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