Hi hi! Happy Halloweekend! How are you? I hope that your week is going well and that you have a fun and festive weekend ahead. We have Trunk or Treat and a Halloween party at a friend’s house. I’m definitely looking forward to it! Some adventures from the week: Double birthday celebrations! It was the…
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Yangsu Ren is young compared to some of his peers, but he only started competitive powerlifting when he was 28 years old. With a new feat of strength, the athlete appears to be more than making up for any perceived past lost time. On Oct. 26, 2022, Ren shared an Instagram clip of himself capturing … Read more
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As a former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion in 2017, there’s little doubt that Eddie Hall possesses the requisite strength and power needed to thrive as an American football player. The strongman legend recently decided to put some of his other skills to the test in a direct application. On Oct. 23, 2022, Hall posted … Read more
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Hosted by the creator of Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” viral TikTok dance, Fitbit held its #DanceItOff event at YouTube Studios.
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After winning the 2022 New York Pro and Indy Pro shows, it might be fair to say Blessing Awodibu is one of the bigger up-and-coming names in bodybuilding. To help further cement his place at the upcoming 2022 Mr. Olympia — his debut in the sport’s flagship contest — he recently enlisted the help of … Read more
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A sprained ankle can be painful and require recovery & restoration. But once you’re ready to run again, be sure to apply these tips and helpful exercises!

In the greater CrossFit pantheon, Rich Froning Jr.’s resume is largely unassailable. After an Individual career where he captured four Men’s CrossFit Games titles, Froning Jr. transitioned to a successful Teams career where he led six consecutive squads to championships. With all his accomplishments in mind, the living legend is ready for something new. During … Read more
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Kristy Hawkins is at a stage in her powerlifting career where the baseline expectation might be that she’ll lift something incredible whenever she gets a barbell in her hands. The athlete didn’t disappoint on this billing with her latest noteworthy feat of strength. On Oct. 25, 2022, Hawkins posted an Instagram clip of herself capturing … Read more
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Few exercises can be as daunting as the pull-up. Having the strength necessary to perform one single repetition is a challenge for many. Yet, it is a milestone everyone should strive for. It’s frustrating to struggle performing pull-ups, but it’s even worse to leave them out of your program entirely. This staple exercise should be … Read more
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You’ve probably heard the word adaptogens, but what are they really? Learn about the ancient medicine turned wellness routine staple.
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