Hi hi! Happy Monday! Thank you so much to those of you who let me know you were missing the old school blogging recaps, so I’m bringing them back. It won’t be every day, but will definitely be scattered more frequently on the blog. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with me. It’s…
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From hearty, potato-rich stews in the mountains to fresh fish and rice in the coastal regions, there’s abundant color, flavor, and history on the plate when enjoying Colombian cuisines.
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Today, I have a different kind of success story for you. It’s maybe the best example I’ve ever seen for “just knowing what to do” isn’t enough when it comes to getting healthy! Meet Jeff (hey, that’s me next to him!): We met a few years back at Camp NF, one of our in-person events […]
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Only days after a record-breaking performance at the 2022 USPA Raw Pro, powerlifter Jamal Browner might have just outdone himself with a new remarkable feat of strength. On Sept. 29, 2022, Browner captured a 500-kilogram (1,102-pound) raw traditional deadlift during a training session. He is the fourth known person to deadlift at least that much … Read more
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Even if you skipped Latin class or missed boarding school altogether, most lifters in the gym are familiar with their lats — the large, fan-shaped muscle that occupies most of your back. This makes sense because “latissimus dorsi” translates to “broadest muscle of the back side.” Well-developed lats enhance the breadth of your physique by … Read more
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When leg day rolls around, many lifters prioritize barbell exercises like squats and Romanian deadlifts. That’s a generally reliable approach for building size and strength, but an aversion to machine exercises can make lower body workouts less effective and it can make gains harder to come by. If lifters do incorporate machine-based movements, it’s often … Read more
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At a certain point, it might not be easy to maintain one’s fitness past a certain age. That goal doesn’t appear to be so rigorous for bodybuilding legend and Hollywood and television icon Lou Ferrigno. On Sept. 28, 2022, Ferrigno shared a post on his Instagram where he’s holding his shirt up in a selfie … Read more
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At a certain point, it might not be easy to maintain one’s fitness past a certain age. That goal doesn’t appear to be so rigorous for bodybuilding legend and Hollywood and television icon Lou Ferrigno. On Sept. 28, 2022, Ferrigno shared a post on his Instagram where he’s holding his shirt up in a selfie … Read more
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In the late 20th century, Ken “Flex” Wheeler was a bodybuilding icon. Years after the end of his competitive career, he’s about to receive another honor marking his place in the strength and fitness sport’s history.  On Sept. 25, 2022, during the final day of the Arnold Sports Festival UK, promoters announced that Wheeler will … Read more
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Ronnie Coleman is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. As the former winner of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, the living legend knows something about being an inspiration and what it means to stand on top of the sport. That’s why his recent praise of two-time defending Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay … Read more
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