If you plan on being in the gym long-term, you need to avoid beating up your joints. The shoulders, in particular, can be tough to train intensely without excessive wear and tear. Fortunately, the lateral raise can be a very effective way to build the shoulders without attacking the joints. Beyond joint-friendly training, if you … Read more
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Olympian weightlifters are consistently some of the world’s strongest athletes. With her latest staggering feat in training, Katherine Nye is no exception. On April 22, 2022, the Team USA weightlifter — who competes in the 76-kilogram weight class — logged a new personal record when she squatted 186 kilograms (410 pounds). Check out the stellar … Read more
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The 2022 Strengthlete Collective Clash on the Coast (SCCOC) is in the books. On April 22-24, 2022, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, some of the best under-105-kilogram strongmen (U105KG) and under-82-kilogram strongwomen (U82KG) gathered to show off their strength and compete in the prestigious event. Other competition highlights include new Cyr dumbbell world records … Read more
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 Sharing some tips of using Nutrisense and how to get the most out of it! I was gifted my Nutrisense CGM sensors, and this post is not sponsored. My code to try it out is GINA50 for $50 off  

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The bench press is Julius Maddox’s domain, and with another recent impressive feat, it doesn’t look like that’s changing any time soon. On April 24, 2022, the powerlifter locked out a 318-kilogram bench press (700-pound) for four unbroken reps — a new personal record (PR). Check out a video of the lift below, courtesy of … Read more
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On April 24, 2022, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) organization announced that Rauno Heinla withdrew from the 2022 WSM, set to take place at the end of May. A couple of hours after the news broke, Canadian Mitchell Hooper was announced as Heinla’s replacement.  Heinla last competed in this event in the 2011 WSM. This … Read more
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When someone decides to burn fat, they often think it means surviving on a carrot and three lettuce leaves each day while jogging to and from work. Fortunately, neither of those is necessary. While you need to pay close attention to nutrition and implement a consistent, focused training plan for fat loss, you’ll get much … Read more
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Sharing some workouts you can do with kids and my tips for working out with kiddos at home. Hi friends! How are ya? I hope you’re having a lovely morning so far! WELCOME TO FIT TEAM to all of the friends who signed up this past week! We are so so pumped to have you…
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You don’t win two Classic Physique Olympias without stellar genetics, a partner who lets you live in the gym, and a gritty work ethic.  On April 21, 2022, bodybuilder Breon Ansley shared a demanding leg workout that seemingly asked everything of his lower body on his YouTube channel. At the same time, he revealed that … Read more
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