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The 7 Best Treadmills for Low Ceilings for 2024, Expert-Tested

You’re getting in the zone on one of the best treadmills, a bounce in your step and imaginary wind in your hair. What could possibly kill your vibe? A low ceiling, for one. If you’re sweating in a gym without much room for overhead, running on a treadmill — let alone one with incline — can become a…
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By Presser
31 min read

Special Message from Dave…

Dave Palumbo reflects as RXMuscle turns 15! Dave and John Romano, 15 years ago today, decided to begin RXMuscle as a source of news, information, and entertainment for the bodybuilding community. We thank all of you who have been with us during this journey. Here’s to many more… ?? IRONMAG LABS NUTRITION ▪ Hardcore Bodybuilding…

By G Says
1 min read

Nick Walker’s First Back Training Day En Route to the 2024 New York Pro

The 2021 Arnold Classic champion Nick Walker withdrew from the 2023 Mr. Olympia three days before stepping on stage due to a hamstring and calf injury. While still on the mend, Walker announced that he’ll compete at the 2024 New York (NY) Pro, scheduled for May 18, 2024, in Teaneck, NJ, aiming to punch his ticket to the…
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By Presser
5 min read

The Morning Dose #31: Peptide Stacking, Infertility, and the Fountain of Youth

Welcome to The Morning Dose, your one-stop shop for all things peptides, TRT, fitness, anti-aging, and everything in between. Did you miss us last week? Today, we’re looking at peptide stacking, a new anti-aging breakthrough, the reproductive microbiome, and an alarming discovery found in those trendy Stanley Cups. Grab some coffee (though you may want…

By Presser
7 min read

Taylor Atwood’s “World Champion Mindset” When Lifting Heavy In Training

Taylor Atwood has dominated the 74-kilogram class in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) for years. A three-time world champion, Atwood set the squat and total world records at the 2019 IPF Classic World Championships (CWC). At the 2021 United States Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals, Atwood posted a historic performance that included a 303-kilogram (668-pound) squat and a 340.5-kilogram deadlift for an 838.5-kilogram (1,849-pound) total…
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By Presser
3 min read

North Korean World Records (and Chris Bumstead is BACK) — Strength Weekly 2/9

Strength Weekly is bringing you all the news from around the barbell game. This week, we’re covering: Here’s the run of show! 00:00 Intro01:19 Run of Show04:00 Does China not have these classes on lock?07:52 Haley Adams is BACK13:21 Amanda Lawrence with a RIDICULOUS squat16:52 Chris Bumstead returns to training Follow David Thomas Tao and Phil Blechman on Instagram.
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By Presser
1 min read

Dates for 2024 Masters CrossFit Games and 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games Revealed

With the separation of Age Group competition from the CrossFit Games in 2024, functional fitness fans were eager to hear when the Masters and Teen divisions would have their opportunity to throw down for the title of Fittest on Earth®. On Feb. 9, 2024, CrossFit announced the dates and locations of the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends…
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By Presser
3 min read

What Is BMR? Your Guide to Your Body’s Basal Metabolic Rate

When you think about calories being “burned,” you’re thinking about how much energy your body uses at any given time. Most often, we’re taught to think about daily calorie intake and expenditure in terms of our activity levels. For example, what amount of calories are you burning on the treadmill or during your strength training session?  But your…
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By Presser
22 min read

Which Elite CrossFitters Will Perform Open Workout 24.1?

The 2024 CrossFit Season is set to kick off via the CrossFit Open. Comprised of three workouts spread out over three weeks, the first Open workout is 24.1. While the details of the workout won’t be revealed until Feb. 29, 2024, the elite CrossFitters who will throw down at the live announcement that day have been revealed.  …
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By Presser
2 min read