After a bodybuilding career that took him around the globe, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League athlete Hadi Choopan has had one competitive goal of late. With two podium finishes in the last three Mr. Olympia contests — the only contest Choopan has participated in since December 2019 — the Iranian athlete … Read more
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On June 18, 2022, powerlifter Mahailya Reeves (+84kg) completed a bench press of 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds) during the 2022 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic (Raw) Sub-Junior, Junior, and Master Nationals in Orlando, FL. Reeves’ bench press figure is an unofficial International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Open World Record. It helped her eventually attain the AMP Sub-Junior … Read more
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If there’s one way most lifters can improve their training plan, it’s not about fixing their time spent training. It’s about fixing their time spent not training. Rest between sets is an extremely undervalued variable in program design. Many lifters know that resting for a few minutes allows better recovery and lets them move heavier … Read more
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All new Premium Sleep Profile provides a month-long, in-depth analysis of your sleep to help you pinpoint how you can improve your Zzz’s overtime.
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As the bodybuilding world starts to ramp up toward the 2022 Mr. Olympia this December, every individual step on the way will likely begin to carry more weight. The latest stop in that Mr. Olympia journey was the 2022 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Puerto Rico Pro League contest, which took place on … Read more
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Bodybuilder and International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member Nathan Epler doesn’t shy away from being an apparent underdog. Epler — who calls himself the “Dark Horse,” per his Instagram profile — is one of the sport’s up-and-coming names. After a fifth-place result at last year’s 212 Mr. Olympia, it seems like … Read more
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Creating inclusive workout spaces is about more than boosting membership; it’s a commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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 Sharing 20 of the best babywearing exercises if you’re looking to work out with your baby close by. Check out the full list and form tutorials here! Hi friends! How are ya? I hope you’re having a great morning so far! I’m off to get some work stuff done (new Fit Team workouts go out…
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Diaphragmatic breathing is proven to make you healthier. But it’s not easy to access. A yoga practice can help!

Proof that journaling makes you physically and mentally healthier, plus a how-to guide and writing prompt. Including yoga journaling!