Jordan Mica is not your average 11-year-old. The young athlete might enjoy some typical childhood staples — playing video games, coming home when the streetlights turn on — but he throws being an accomplished powerlifter into that mix. He is no slouch and continues to demonstrate why he might be a bona fide superstar as fans of the…
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The annual World’s Strongest Nation (WSN) is a fitting battle of strength between two international superstars. This year, with former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions Eddie Hall (2017) and Martins Licis (2019) once again captaining Team UK and Team USA, respectively, the contest is sure to present another entertaining gauntlet in Liverpool, England. That’s especially true now that…
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Sharing tips on how to reduce stress-related hair loss. Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed the weekend and that your week is off to a good start. We’re emptying Liv’s room and cleaning out her closet today (pray for me) and looking forward to hopping in the pool later. For today’s post, I…
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In early 2023, Hafthor Björnsson revealed he would be returning to both professional strongman and powerlifting. However, after notable feats of progress in training, the former 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion tore his left pectoral muscle, temporarily derailing some of his planned competitive timeline. As he continues working to regain strength, Björnsson recently revealed he’s been busy…
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High-quality bumper plates are ideal for home gyms because they’re versatile, less likely to damage your floors, and quieter than cast iron plates. You can’t drop metal weight plates, but you can drop bumper plates because their rubber coverings absorb shock. Bumper plates are more expensive than most cast iron and steel plates since they have extra materials…
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Weightlifters often explore various dietary strategies to shed fat and achieve a leaner look. While there’s no magic bullet for weight loss, a high-protein diet combined with other healthy lifestyle habits could help you lose weight and reveal lean muscle mass. Using a highly-rated protein powder for weight loss is a convenient and effective way to increase protein…
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The 2023 strongman season hasn’t exactly gone according to plan for Tom Stoltman. Not only did the former two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion (2021-2022) lose out on a legendary “three-peat” to Mitchell Hooper, he came in sixth place during the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) and was the runner-up at the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC)…
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Jeffrey Adler has been a staple at the annual CrossFit Games for what will be five consecutive years. After finishing in the top five in 2022, the Canadian athlete will now be looking to topple two-time reigning Men’s Individual champion (2021-2022) Justin Medeiros for the crown. Before officially earning his berth in the 2023 iteration of the Games,…
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The 2023 CrossFit Games should prove to be another worthy test of strength, endurance, versatility, and athleticism for the globe’s greatest CrossFitters. When the sport’s community descends on Madison, WI, on August 1-6, 2023, they’ll also be prepared for the gauntlet of obstacles that stands between them and ultimate glory. On July 19, 2023, the CrossFit Games organization…
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Today, you’ll find hundreds of powders, pills, drinks, energy bars, and more on store shelves claiming to be just the item you need to achieve your weight loss goals. This gives many people the idea that using those products alone will miraculously result in dramatic weight loss. Is that really true? Not exactly. A healthy diet and regular exercise are the most important…
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