The recent rise (and arguably unnecessary obsession) with “functional training” has seen the renegade row become a staple in CrossFit, fitness boot camps, and bodyweight workouts across the world. It’s likely that many gym-goers or home-gym lifters have done this ground-based exercise at least a few times before — holding a straight-arm plank while performing alternating dumbbell rows…
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Strongman athlete Martins Licis has several accolades to his credit. The 2019 World’s Strongest Man is also the 2021 Rogue Invitational winner and the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic champion. Licis is always testing his strength in different ways, and his recent trip to Gold’s Gym Venice in California included putting his grip to the test against the world…
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Shane Hunt is only in his mid-20s, which makes the potential for the start of a fruitful and fulfilling strength sports career as a powerlifter seem all the more likely. His latest milestone, performed in front of an onlooking crowd in Las Vegas, NV, is a sizable step forward for his powerlifting promise. On Dec. 16-17, 2022, during…
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Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week! I’m so excited for today’s podcast episode because I’m chatting with Chef Whitney Aronoff about healthy cooking strategies, high vibration foods, her favorite healthy meals and more. Here’s more about Whitney and her background: Whitney Aronoff is a Health Supportive Personal Chef in Laguna Beach, California…
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Is running or working out hungover a good idea? Check out our hangover tips and learn all about alcohol and fitness.

With seven Mr. Olympia titles to his name (1970-1975, 1980), few understand what it takes to stand on top of bodybuilding’s tallest mountain quite like Arnold Schwarzenegger. While the 75-year-old is up to other matters outside of maintaining a finely-tuned physique these days, the man once nicknamed “The Austrian Oak” still assuredly keeps an eye on the sport…
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Victoria Long is the 2022 America’s Strongest Woman (ASW) champion, and Bobby Thompson is the 2022 America’s Strongest Man (ASM) victor. The two simultaneous contests took place on the weekend of Dec. 16-17, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV — ironically at the same time as bodybuilding’s flagship competition, the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Long swept all five events in…
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Discover the Danish practice of hygge—and how to use it to get through winter on a positive note.
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From Nana’s Famous Egg Dish to Spiced Sangria and Bourbon Pecan Pie, these are our favorite holiday recipes that we enjoy every Christmas! ‘Tis the season for all of the festive eats and drinks. We’ve been enjoying this cozy week at home cooking our favorite holiday recipes and getting ready for the Christmas weekend While…
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Find out how to avoid yo-yo dieting so you can lose weight and keep it off with our 5 tips to stop weight cycling.