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7 Additional Pounds of Muscle — Breon Ansley Poses With Updated Physique
Two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley has developed an updated physique with more muscle mass thanks to the updated weight caps that allow him to add more muscle tissue to his frame. Three weeks from the 2023 Olympia, he was ready to show off his new aesthetics. Currently weighing in at 194 pounds, Ansley aims to cut…
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2023 Musclecontest Brazil Pro Results
The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro bodybuilding show was held on the weekend of Oct. 27-29 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Competitors in Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Figure divisions were featured in this show, and three champions were crowned. Everson Costa (Classic Physique), Mehdi Kabbadj (Men’s Physique), and Adela Ondrejovicova (Figure) were crowned champions and earned qualifications for…
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Noah Ohlsen and Mitchell Hooper Breakdown Competitive Strength Sports Psychology
In competitive strength sports, mindset can often be as important as physical strength — it can sift elite athletes to the top of the leaderboard. Similar to improving physical performance, cultivating the mental aptitude necessary for competitive success requires time, practice, and experience. On Oct. 17, 2023, the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper published a…
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2023 WRPF American Pro 2 Results
The 2023 WRPF American Pro 2 featured a who’s who of elite powerlifting. The contest took place on Oct. 27-29, 2023, in Manassas, VA, and featured drug-tested, raw with wraps, and raw contests. Several world records were eclipsed: 2023 American Pro 2 World Records Jawon Bethea Garrison | 82.5KG — all-time raw world record total of 915.5 kilograms…
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How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna?
Saunas are no modern concept. Their origins can be traced back at least 4,000 years. However, thousands of years later, the science behind them remains a mystery to many people. Why do so many athletes huddle in a sweaty corner after their workout? Have they not sweated hard enough already? And yet, your gym locker room is packed…
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How to Watch the 2023 Olympia
The biggest weekend in bodybuilding will take place in Orlando, FL. The 2023 Olympia is scheduled for Nov. 2-5, 2023, and will feature 11 IFBB divisions. Athletes in each division will compete for the glory of the Olympia crown and a legacy that will live forever in bodybuilding. Tickets to watch the action live are available at mrolympia.com….
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Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Finishes In 2nd at the 2023 Rogue Invitational 6 Months After Giving Birth
The G.O.A.T. has done it again. A mere few months after giving birth to her first child in May, the winningest Individual athlete in CrossFit Games history has…well, made more history. Six-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr missed the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals and Games and hadn’t stepped onto a competition floor since 2021. But on Oct. 29,…
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HOP WTR’s Blood Orange Sparkling Water Is Bloody Good
If you’re a gym rat (or just someone working on their fitness), it can often feel like “healthy” and “tasty” are polar opposites. After all, a slice of cheesecake is tasty as all get out, but it doesn’t necessarily have the best macros for your nutrition goals. When it comes to your beverages of choice, this problem is…
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The 6 Best Under-Desk Treadmills of 2023
Working hours putting a damper on your fitness progress? While there are ways to add some active minutes to your daily schedule through full-blown office workouts and in-chair exercises, another great way to help you make the most of your time is with an under-desk treadmill. These slim, convenient cardio machines can allow you to sprinkle in some training while also tending to…
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Brianny Terry (75KG) Deadlifts All-Time World Record of 291 Kilograms (641.6 Pounds)
Powerlifter Brianny Terry has made women’s powerlifting history by pulling the heaviest deadlift, not only in her 75-kilogram weight class but of any female ever in a raw sanctioned meet. Terry competed at the 2023 WRPF American Pro 2 in Manassas, VA, on Sunday, Oct. 29, as part of the primetime lineup in the raw with wraps category….
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