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Mitchell Hooper on the Value of Body Composition in Strongman
Fresh off his second consecutive win at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic, 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Mitchell Hooper dove into the intricacies of body composition in strongman competitions. Drawing from experience, scientific research, and practical insights, Hooper, alongside bodybuilder and YouTuber Greg Doucette, analyzed how body composition impacts strongman athletes. Body Composition Hooper has a lower body fat percentage than the most…
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How Hadi Choopan Trains Back After Winning the 2024 Arnold Classic
2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan further etched his name in the annals of professional bodybuilding by becoming the fifth bodybuilder to win both Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic titles after defeating 2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda at the 2024 Arnold Classic. On March 10, 2024, Choopan published a video on his YouTube channel, sharing his first back…
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Is Walking Good Cardio? Certified Personal Trainers Explain
Walking is an underappreciated form of cardio exercise, often overshadowed by the ooh-ahh of high-intensity interval training, running, and other snazzy exercise routines. If you’re wondering, “Is walking good cardio?” you may be pleased to find out that the honest answer is — yes, it is! For those who are more concerned with general health, fitness, and well-being…
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WHEN MEN WERE MEN! AFTER HOURS 3-12-24
Dave Palumbo, John Romano and the WHACK PACK tackle the tough topics
Get to Know the 2024 PRVN Fitness Athlete Roster
One of CrossFit’s top training camps, PRVN Fitness, announced their roster of 2024 roster athletes in advance of the CrossFit Open 24.3 live announcement at PRVN Fitness HQ in Nashville, TN. The camp looks to have one of their best lineups ever. Their 15-person roster consists of CrossFit Games veterans, potential 2024 Games rookies, and, of course, six-time champion Tia-Clair…
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Caitlin Stevenson: From 350 Pounds Bodyweight and Bariatric Surgery to the CrossFit Open
Being overweight is all Caitlin Stevenson ever knew. It had been that way her whole life. Then, in 2015, at 350 pounds, Stevenson went to her doctor for a solution to back pain, and her doctor recommended weight loss surgery. ” Stevenson told the Morning Chalk Up: I went to this meeting at the hospital, and they convinced…
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