After an all-around competitive year filled with glowing performances, Tiffany Chapon could’ve theoretically put a cap on her productive 2022 before her most recent contest. No one would’ve blamed her for hanging up her lifting belt months earlier to begin recuperating for another potentially fruitful powerlifting circuit in 2023. Though that thought process probably wouldn’t have matched up…
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Roasted vegetable orzo is a tasty alternative to the traditional holiday starchy dishes to bring variety over the festive season.
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Hi hi! Happy Friday! Happy weekend to ya. What do you have going on? We have a Christmas dinner at a friend’s house, a squadron Christmas party, a birthday party, and two birthday brunches. So many fun activities packed into the weekend! I’m hoping that in between the events, we can catch up on some…
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As two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay charges headlong to defend his title at the 2022 edition of the contest, it appears he’s not taking many moments to stop and bask in his past accomplishments. To achieve a historic “three-peat” against a stacked cadre of competitors, the superstar can’t afford to rest on his laurels. With…
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Compared to some of his peers, Brandon Curry’s approach to sharing updates on his progress in preparation for the 2022 Mr. Olympia is a little more discrete. The 2019 Olympia winner may share occasional tidbits from his training, like other top bodybuilders, but he hasn’t been one to regularly disclose many concrete notes about his physique during the…
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Prioritizing self-care during the holidays is a must if you want to start the New Year feeling happy and healthy. So the question is, in the midst of all the holiday busyness, how do you make self care a priority?
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This guide will tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about CrossFit but were too afraid to ask (Including “Is CrossFit good for losing weight?”). If you’ve ever questioned why people run around parking lots with sandbags, you’re in the right place. Many of the coaches in our Online Coaching Program have been CrossFit […]
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Amidst an intriguing team competition like the 2022 Giants Live World’s Strongest Nation (WSN), there usually might be a standout performer who shines and takes their strength to the next level. Though predicting who would thrive between Team USA (led by Martins Licis, who replaced Robert Oberst for undisclosed reasons) and Team UK (led by Eddie Hall) would…
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A general perusal of Ken Cooper’s competitive resume and social media platforms will make his Instagram display name “Gingercules” quite appropriate — a play on words concerning Cooper’s hair color and the famed Roman mythological hero Hercules, known for otherworldly strength. He lived up to this public moniker again with a recent upper-body training accomplishment. On Nov. 28,…
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Do you find your grip a limiting factor in the gym (I see you chin-ups and deadlifts)? Or in everyday life (looking at you, pickle jars)? If so, don’t worry! We’ve got a handle on this (pun 100% intended). As the lead trainer of our 1-on-1 Online Coaching Program, I’m going to outline a number of […]
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