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8 Vitamins and Nutrients You Need To Take To Stay Fit Over 40
As the popular quote attributed to Mae West goes, “Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” One quite literal explanation for this may be that aging simply makes it difficult for your heart and the rest of your organs to acquire all of the nutrients they need to function properly. When you’re in your 20s and 30s,…
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How Much Does It Cost To Compete at the Mr. Olympia?
First conceived by Joe Weider in 1965, the Mr. Olympia competition awards the most sought-after title in all of competitive bodybuilding. When the winner of Mr. Olympia strikes their series of annual victory poses, you might be tempted to measure the cost of their accomplishment by sweat and toil. However, the financial toll of qualification often flies beneath the…
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13 Best In-Chair Exercises to Do at Home (Or in the Office)
How much of your time do you spend on your screens each day? Sitting at work, whether in a formal office or at home? Even if you’re into two-a-day workouts, you might be inactive for a lot longer each day than you’re moving around. A huge percentage of the world is living an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. It’s estimated…
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USA Weightlifting Announces Roster for Upcoming 2023 Pan American Games
The 2023 IWF World Weightlifting Championships may be over, but the best Olympic lifters in the United States still have their work cut out for them before the year comes to a close. On Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, USA Weightlifting announced its roster for the upcoming 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The Games’ weightlifting event will take…
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What Morning Training For 2023 Fittest Man on Earth® Jeffrey Adler Looks Like
Canadian Jeffrey Adler pulled off a spectacular win at the 2023 CrossFit Games, beating the then-reigning two-time champion Justin Medeiros and frontrunners Patrick Vellner and Roman Khrennikov to bag his maiden Fittest Man on Earth® title. After demonstrably improving his running and engine-based training during the off-season leading up to the 2023 Games, it begged the question: what…
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2023 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Balkan Grand Prix is slated for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Sofia, Bulgaria, and it represents the final opportunity to qualify for the 2023 Olympia in the 212 division. The winner of this show earns an invitation to compete in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. Classic Physique and Figure division shows will be featured in…
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How Strong Was Tom Platz? Examining ‘The Quadfather’s’ Prolific Squatting Power
In a sport defined by over-the-top physiques, Tom Platz’s legs are the stuff of legend. The man who eventually earned the nickname “The Quadfather” got his start in bodybuilding during the late 1970s, when he arrived at the iconic Gold’s Gym in California. From there, he made a name for himself in the sport by winning a handful…
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2023 Italian Olympus Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Italian Olympus Pro bodybuilding show will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Milan, Italy. It will be one of the final six shows of the 2023 season, with all three winners eligible to compete in the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023. Men’s Open, Men’s Physique, and Bikini are the featured…
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2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro Bodybuilding Show Preview
The 2023 Legion Sports Fest is one of the larger pro bodybuilding shows of the 2023 season, and it will be held in Reno, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. This show represents the final opportunity for many competitors to qualify for the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5. The cutoff for qualifying is Oct. 9, 2023….
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Buying a Used Vs. New Treadmill — Here’s How to Know Which to Buy for Your Home Gym
Purchasing a treadmill is a long-term investment in your cardio workouts and overall fitness goals. If all goes to plan, you’ll find yourself interacting with that trusted piece of hardware several times each week, or maybe even daily. Of course, that’s assuming that everything goes to plan. But life is seldom so simple — the same holds true…
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