Professional bodybuilder Joe Mackey has officially joined the 900-pound deadlift club. On April 16, 2022, the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open athlete completed the staggering deadlift and attained what had once been one of his lofty goals. It’s a feat that could likely stand as the heaviest ever deadlift by a bodybuilder.  Check out the … Read more
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You likely knew how essential sleep is for overall health. But did you know it’s also critical to keep your memory sharp?
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Roughly two weeks after a training session full of unofficial International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world records, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon continues to up the ante. On April 17, 2022, the French athlete exceeded a total raw world of 435 kilograms (959 pounds). In addition, Chapon locked out a 100-kilogram bench press — which eclipses Hanna Rantala’s … Read more
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Sharing some gift ideas for all of the ladies in your life! Moms, grandmas, nanas, friends, mom figures, new moms, whoever you want to shower with something special this Mother’s Day. I also wanted to recognize here that I know Mother’s Day can be hard and sad for various reasons; please know I’m holding you…
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On April 14, 2022, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League bodybuilder Hunter Labrada showed off his strength and stamina in the squat rack. After attaching resistance bands to his rack and barbell, and elevating his heels on small platforms, Labrada squatted 495 pounds for 17 unbroken reps.  Check out the lift below — … Read more
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On April 14, 2022, the Giants Live organization revealed its roster of competitors for the 2022 Strongman Classic. The event will take place on July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The Giants Live Strongman Classic is a relatively new competition — only dating back to 2020 — but is nonetheless … Read more
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HI friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? For my friends celebrating Easter, any fun plans? We’re headed to Easter brunch at my nana’s and you know I’ll be diving into the egg casserole. I can’t wait. We’re also meeting up with some friends at Mt. Lemmon and I’m a studying machine for my…
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On April 9, 2022, reigning 212 Olympia Champion Derek Lunsford recorded himself in the squat rack, among other lifts, on his YouTube channel. Over five sets of 20 reps, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League bodybuilder squatted a total of 100 reps at 315 pounds.  The high-stamina leg workout was part … Read more
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Discover how Fitbit user Michael Shula survived a serious heart issue, armed with key data from his Versa 2.
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Take a mindful bite out of these delicious vegan zucchini dumplings.
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