From May 2-7, 2023, during the 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Thisted, Denmark, Daria Rusanenko captured a 276-kilogram (608.4-pound) back squat. Rusanenko competed in the Juniors division, but the equipped squat mark set an all-time World Record for the 84-kilogram weight class overall. Rusanenko was fully equipped for her squat record, wearing knee wraps,…
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Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m so excited for today’s podcast episode because it’s with someone I genuinely admire as a fitness professional and instructor: Lauren George! She is a powerhouse instructor and posts the best new barre and strength combos on IG. I always check out her…
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So you’ve decided it’s time to start running? Perfect! You’ve arrived at the right place. We’ve helped thousands of people run injury-free and train for their first 5k or marathon, and we’ve put together everything you need to know below too!  Here’s what we’ll cover in our guide to running: How to Run Properly Stage […]
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After some of the presumed top contenders for the 2023 Mr. Olympia recently showed out while guest posing at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pro, bodybuilder Chinedu Obiekea aka “Andrew Jacked” might appear to be on the outside looking in. Given the early indications from his offseason, training, and mass-building, the rising star might actually be prepared to shine in…
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CrossFit superstar Mal O’Brien has withdrawn from the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals, set to take place from May 18 to Jun. 4, 2023. In an Instagram post on May 16, 2023, O’Brien announced that she will temporarily step away from the sport, citing “personal challenges” that she needs to take care of. As such, she will not participate in…
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Relatively few sports supplements have an abundance of nearly undeniable research supporting their effectiveness. Many fall into the vague category of “probably works for most people most of the time.” Creatine is one of the rare standouts. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) concluded creatine is the most effective performance supplement available for supporting high intensity exercise…
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By now, many in the bodybuilding community understand the annual Pittsburgh Pro to be more than a major qualifying event on the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League calendar. In recent years, some of the most popular Mr. Olympia contenders in the Men’s Open division have appeared at the annual May contest to guest pose…
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Late last month, Mitchell Hooper ascended strongman’s tallest mountain for the first time when he won the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). After capping a meteoric rise to become the biggest name in the sport, the Canadian powerhouse is showing little signs of slowing down. On May 14, 2023, Hooper shared an Instagram clip of himself capturing a…
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Konstantine Janashia is the champion of the 2023 Georgia’s Strongest Man (GSM). The contest took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, on May 6-7, 2023. Janashia’s victory in the 2023 GSM marks his second career triumph (2020, 2023) in his home country’s premier individual strongman competition. Rounding out the podium at the 2023 GSM were Nikoloz Lekaidze (second place) and…
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2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic champion Mitchell Hooper wasted no time getting back to work and preparing for his next contest. Hooper will be one of 12 men competing in the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC), at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, England on July 8, 2023. By all accounts,…
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