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CJC 1295 vs. Sermorelin: Applications, Uses, and Considerations
Individuals have long sought ways to harness the power of human growth hormone (HGH) to combat the effects of aging. As we age, our bodies naturally produce less HGH, leading to a range of physical and psychological changes. Enter Sermorelin and CJC 1295, two synthetic peptides that have emerged as contenders in the realm of…
SARMs Vs. SERMs: Evaluating Effects, Uses & Considerations
Two classes of compounds that have recently garnered significant attention in the fitness and bodybuilding communities are Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs). These compounds, although distinct in their mechanisms and applications, share the common goal of influencing hormonal pathways within the body to achieve specific health and performance objectives….
Kristi O’Connell Gives a Tour of Her New Tricked Out Garage Gym
Kristi O’Connell retired from the competitive CrossFit after seven CrossFit Games appearances, but that doesn’t mean she has left training behind. She is an advocate for hybrid training, which balances strength training and running. The difference is that instead of training as a pro athlete with a team comprised of some of the world’s elite CrossFitters, she trains…
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Reebok Announces Apparel Collection Collaboration with Active Lifestyle Brand Spyder
On Oct. 5, 2023, Reebok announced their limited edition footwear and apparel collection collaboration with outdoor and active lifestyle brand Spyder. Per Reebok’s press release, “The capsule leverages Reebok and Spyder’s status in streetwear and ski culture to bridge the gap between the city and the mountain. The Reebok x Spyder collection encompasses a mix of Spyder’s technical…
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Rahmat Erwin Abdullah (73KG) Sets 201KG Clean & Jerk World Record at 19th Asian Games
Less than a month after his silver-medal performance at the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships, 73-kilogram Rahmat Erwin Abdullah of Indonesia has set his latest world record. Abdullah, who competed at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Oct. 3, 2023, set a 201-kilogram (443.1-pound) world record clean & jerk. Paired with a 158-kilogram snatch, Abdullah’s 359-kilogram weightlifting Total…
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Chris Bumstead’s Sub-3,000-Calorie Diet 6 Weeks Out From the 2023 Olympia
As a pro-competition nears, bodybuilders cut their calorie intake and increase cardio to drop body fat while improving their conditioning and muscle definition. On Oct. 1, 2023, the four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead took to his YouTube channel to share what he eats in a day six and half weeks out of the 2023 Olympia…
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Massage Gun Vs. Foam Roller — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
Of all the instruments designed to help soothe your body, muscle group by muscle group, after a training session, two have risen to the forefront. In the workout recovery world, the battle of massage guns versus foam rollers is almost as intense as the deep tissue massages they can give you. These noteworthy recovery tools both offer tension…
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The Mike O’Hearn Show – Are Actors’ Physiques the Result of Steroid Use?
Mike O’Hearn popped onto the Sept. 29, 2023, episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show on the Generation Iron YouTube channel to discuss his soon-to-be-released film projects and if actors are commonly using steroids to obtain their shredded silver-screen physiques fit to portray superheroes. Talking with Director of Generation Iron Vlad Yudin, the duo dives into Hollywood’s steroid rumors before…
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6 Black Seed Oil Benefits You Should Know About
A glance down any supplement aisle will advertise superfoods galore. One herb that has gained recent popularity in the Western supplement industry is black seed oil. Also known as black caraway, black cumin, or Kalonji, it comes from the ancient plant Nigella sativa (N. sativa). For over 2,000 years, people have used Nigella sativa seeds to treat various…
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2023 Rogue Invitational Legends Roster Confirmed
The 2023 Rogue Invitational, slated for Oct. 27-28, 2023, at the Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock, TX, will feature the CrossFit Invitational, featuring the return of six-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey and the Strongman Invitational, which includes three World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions — reigning WSM Mitchell Hooper, two-time WSM champion Tom Stoltman, and 2020…
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