As far as bodybuilding talents who have competed outside of the National Physique Committee’s (NPC) parameters go, Michal Križánek is towards the top of the list. As the Men’s Open winner of the 2021 Mr. Universe Pro — a contest in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Elite Pro League —  it wouldn’t … Read more
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Because of how sleep and stress influence each other, it’s easy to see how stress can seem out of control, caused by a never-ending cycle of high stress and poor sleep. It’s a good thing that there are many ways you can work to improve your sleep and deal with life’s inevitable stressors.
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Sometimes we find ourselves in need of a little pick-me-up. I get it! We all have those days.  Maybe you’ve had a long week or you didn’t sleep great last night. Maybe your hormones are throwing you off. You could be stressed, traveling, under a tight deadline, or not getting the nutrients your body needs […]
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It’s def possible to have too much caffeine. On top of that, certain situations — like coffee on an empty stomach — can give caffeine a bad rap, even when it’s really the other things at play causing the problems.  All this said, I’m pro caffeine, just in moderation. Too much caffeine is going to […]
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Matcha green tea has been around for about a thousand years. And if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s time. That might have you wondering: what is matcha, anyway? Is it different from plain old green tea? If so, is it better? If you’ve ever wondered about any of those things, you’ve come to the […]
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Looking for a good morning workout? Read our tips for working out on an empty stomach.

A powerlifter matching or surpassing a world record squat should be a tremendous challenge. Yet, for an elite athlete with the requisite leg strength like Chad Penson, he can make the difficult feats seem like a breeze.  On July 16, 2022, Penson shared footage on his Instagram page where he knocked out a 415-kilogram (915-pound) … Read more
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Some lifters hail the classic barbell bench press as the king of the upper body lifts, but its cousin the incline bench press could be a serious contender for the throne. Unjustly frowned upon in favor of the flat version, the incline bench press should be a staple for most lifters. In fact, it is … Read more
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Ivan Makarov has made a name for himself in the strongman sphere because of his deadlift proficiency. He is the reigning champion of the annual World Deadlift Championships (WDC) contest, thanks to his competition-best pull of 475 kilograms (1,047 pounds). The Russian strongman recently released a clip on his Instagram page that suggests he is … Read more
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One of Kristy Hawkins’ uncanny abilities is how easy the powerlifter can lift eye-opening weights. Though, as the Chief Science Officer for biotech company Antheia, with a Masters and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from CalTech — it seems she has talents in a wide variety of areas. A recent strength mark suggests Hawkins can do … Read more
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