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HOP WTR Mango Is a Crisp Entry Into the Non-Alcoholic Beverage World
Many outlets credit the year 2010 as the official starting point of “Sober October,” a monthlong challenge where people forgo all alcohol. Thanks to various podcasters and influencers boasting the positive effects of the “sober curious” movement, the concept has stuck. Fast forward to 2023, and 63 percent of 1,000 participants in a survey said they heard about…
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2023 Classic Physique Olympia Preview
The eighth edition of the Classic Physique Olympia will occur on the 2023 Olympia weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. It will feature 39 athletes and might be the most anticipated contest outside of the Mr. Olympia competition. There were three ways to qualify for the 2023 Classic Physique Olympia. Past champions are qualified for life, the…
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Different Types of Strength Training (+ How to Get Started)
Strength starts with weakness. Everyone who commits to getting stronger does so for a reason — they want to improve their health, improve stability as an older adult, need additional strength for their job … the list goes on. Or, maybe you simply want to be strong for its own sake. No matter your “why,” your next question…
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2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro Show Results
The 2023 Fashion Street Fitparade Hungary Pro was held on the weekend of Oct. 14-15, 2023, in Budapest, Hungary, and it was an all-women’s show. IFBB Pro League Figure, Bikini, and Wellness athletes took to the stage with hopes of being among the first to qualify for the 2024 Olympia Weekend. The winners of those contests were Jennifer…
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Weightlifting Makes the Cut, Will Officially Be Held at 2028 Olympic Games
Californians will feel a very different earth-shattering sensation than they’re used to in the summer of 2028; that of barbells hitting the platform in the Olympic stadium. On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, news broke that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed weightlifting’s status as a Games event for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. After years of…
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What is Cardio? How to Get Started (+ Best Types of Exercise for Beginners)
Unless you were homeschooled as a child, you probably have vivid — and perhaps horrific — memories of gym class. From running laps around the gymnasium floor to relay races and very poorly orchestrated games of kickball, gym class was all about cardio. It’s no wonder, then, that most folks dread cardio later in life, even if they’re…
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Xinyi Chen Wins 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro Bikini Division Show
The 2024 Olympia qualification season has begun, and one of the first shows for the IFBB Pro League Bikini division was the 2023 Musclecontest International Vietnam Pro show in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Twenty-one athletes faced the judges and fans. The winner was Xinyi Chen of China has qualified for the 2024…
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The Best Kettlebell Strength Workout for Heavier, More Powerful Lifts
Even at its heaviest, the kettlebell may look like it’s too small for any real gains. But looks can be deceiving. Unlike a barbell and weight plates, you can store it pretty much wherever you want. It’s compact like a dumbbell, but its shape renders kettlebell exercises a game-changer for building dynamic, explosive strength in every plane of…
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Riccardo Croci Wins 2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique Show
The 2023 British Championships Pro Men’s Physique show was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, in Manchester, UK, and it featured 11 IFBB Pro League athletes from six countries. The winner of the contest was Riccardo Croci. As a result, Croci is now one of the first athletes to qualify for the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia contest, the date…
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Victoria Reyes Villa Wins 2023 Ms. Lions Grand Battle Mexico Wellness Show
Victoria Reyes Villa has won the 2023 Ms. Lions Grand Battle Mexico Wellness show. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Reyes, representing the host country, was one of six competitors in the contest. Brittanie Molina placed second, and Synara Silva rounded out the top three. Teresa Maria Sina of Angola was on…
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