There’s no doubt barbells and dumbbells reign supreme when it comes to sculpting the ultimate physique. However, whether you don’t have time to make it to the gym, don’t have access to equipment, or aren’t ready to train at full capacity quite yet due to an injury, there is a readymade solution that will allow you to still…
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Black Friday can be one of the most exciting days of the year for fitness junkies, especially those who train at home. Throw in Cyber Monday, too, and you have even more chances to stock up on the best home gym equipment without paying full price. Even if you don’t have a home gym, you can find Black…
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Top bodybuilders from around the world will try to parlay their chiseled physiques into championship glory at the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL. Scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, the most prestigious show in the sport will feature athletes from 11 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro League (IFBB Pro League) divisions, including 2022 Men’s Open winner Hadi…
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Today, we’re diving deep into the viral 30-30-30 “rule” for weight loss. One of the great things about working at NF, is I get to ask our team of coaches any fitness question that comes to mind. Another perk here is I get to wear sweatpants all day.   Recently, I noticed the 30/30/30 method blowing up […]
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Facing heavy rain and a field of fierce competitors over the course of four days, 2023 CrossFit Games winner Laura Horvath and second-Fittest Man on Earth® Patrick Vellner both became two-time Rogue Invitational champions by winning their respective divisions at the 2023 Rogue Invitational. The current Fittest Woman on Earth® earned her place atop the podium for the…
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Sharing the books I’ve read recently and if I recommend adding them to your collection.  Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? I had high hopes for Halloween fun, but ended up getting sick. I had to miss P’s birthday party, which was devastating, but madre and Tom took the reins and all…
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Multivitamins are often associated with being healthy, but they’re not all created equally. Some dietary supplements become contaminated with harmful compounds, like arsenic, which can cause numerous health issues. Others may contain artificial coloring, preservatives, and sweeteners that cause GI symptoms and offer no nutritional value. We certainly want to avoid these things, but it’s not always clear…
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Hi hi! Happy Friday and Happy Halloweekend! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week. We’ve been in full-fledged birthday celebration mode. It was the Pilot’s birthday dinner on Sunday, (we had an amazing family dinner at Three Canyon) his actual birthday on Tuesday, (we had a lovely brunch and spent the day…
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For the last four years, no Classic Physique competitor has been able to outperform Chris Bumstead at the Mr. Olympia contest. The titleholder since 2019, he remains firmly in the driver’s seat heading into the most anticipated bodybuilding competition of the year. With Bumstead and his peers making their final preparations for the 2023 Mr. Olympia show, the…
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As one of the foundational movements of any workout program, the push-up is more than just a means to increase your upper body strength and endurance. Depending on your hand position, tempo, and body angle, this seemingly straightforward exercise can provide a sufficient stimulus to not only build a bigger chest but also increase your core stability and…
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