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OKKULO, the team behind new methods of improving athlete performance via exposure to specialized lighting conditions, has demonstrated a 72% improvement in anticipation times, and an 18.8% reduction in sensory reaction times in soccer players. But what is light-based training, and what does it...

Building muscle is exciting, but it is also challenging, and if you are unsure of what you are doing, then it can become very stressful. Beginners and gym rookies may notice those fast newbie gains that come from being introduced to iron, but then they see progress stall and get frustrated. This...

Thad Luckinbill has been a star of the screen since his teens. He’s made a name for himself as an enduring character in The Young and the Restless while appearing in countless movies. He’s also worked as a producer alongside his twin brother, Trent. While Thad has always stayed lean in order to...

U.S. Marine Vet Akshay Nanavati is just a few days deep into a challenge many would describe as “impossible,” and maybe even “nuts,” yet at the same time “incredible.” On Nov. 8th, Akshay set off to embark on a 110-day solo coast-to-coast ski expedition across Antarctica, covering 1,700 miles...

If you think that building a physique like Phil Heath means throwing around your weights and completing workouts at break-neck speed, then the seven-time Mr Olympia winner has news for you. In a recent social media post, the “The Gift” explained that you’ll build muscle quicker if you lean to...

ONE Championship’s Anatoliy Malykhin is the most dominant MMA star in the business right now. As the promotions heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight world champion, the Russian wrestler is the first fighter to ever win three major titles in three weight classes and to hold them all...

Four-time Mr Olympia, Jay Cutler didn’t just “quad stomp” his way to bodybuilding immortality, he flexed a huge set of guns that blew away all other challengers too. And, in a recent Instagram post, the big man shared how he armored up those arms. The answer? Not so much fat tips, as fat grips...

One of the most repeated phrases in fitness is the concept that “consistency is key,” and while that’s true, it doesn’t take into account the fact that sometimes, for whatever reason, we are forced to take a break from the barbell. But how long can we stay away from the gym before our...

There’s a solid chance that when NewsNation Decision Desk 2024 completes its seven-hour broadcast early Wednesday morning, Chris Cuomo still won’t be certain who our next president will be. If so, while many states will still be counting ballots the next day, news media’s most powerfully built...

In the world of powerlifting, the three events of squats, bench presses, and deadlifts are like three powerful steeds, leading countless fitness enthusiasts and athletes to challenge themselves and pursue the limits of strength. I. Squats Squats mainly train the lower limb muscle groups...

Ishmael Sandiford, widely known as “The Black Superman” and “The King of Calisthenics,” made history by becoming the first athlete in the world to win both a National Qualifying NPC Bodybuilding show and a Pro Qualifying Calisthenics competition on the same day. This unprecedented achievement...

You know how it is. You picked something up that fought back and won. Or maybe you fell and broke a bone. Maybe you threw out your back. Perhaps you just woke up one day with “mystery pain.” But one way or another, at some point in your life, you’ve found yourself injured and unable to do the...

In the realm of Body Building, the role of carbohydrates has long been a subject of debate. Once, they were regarded as the "enemy" by some, who were worried that excessive carbohydrate intake would lead to weight gain and fat accumulation, thus affecting fitness results. However, with a deeper...

In the present era, the rapid development of technology is profoundly transforming various fields, and the body building field is no exception. The future path of Body Building is bound to be closely integrated with technology and innovation, bringing brand-new experiences and more remarkable...

In the realm of fitness, there exists a group of individuals who, with their extraordinary perseverance, unwavering pursuit, and astonishing physiques, have become legendary. They are the Body Building giants, penning their magnificent tales with sweat and struggle. Arnold Schwarzenegger is...

As the chairman of Matchroom Sport, Eddie Hearn has overseen many legendary battles in the boxing ring, but a recent opportunity to grace the cover of a fitness magazine gave him the motivation that he needed to reverse the effects of long days in the office and late nights at ringside. Now, one...

Even though we are all fans of the gym, most of you might agree that it is challenging to make this a usual daily routine, there is so much on our plates and the gym usually isn’t our first or second priority. But, as we still do want to look good and be healthy, we’ve tried various home workout...

We’re only as strong as our weakest links, really – so it’s in order for us to give ourselves a once-over to see what needs to be done to get the most out of our workouts and hit the muscles we’re trying to stimulate into solid growth and development. With that said, you could be a straight...

The following is a detailed training plan based on Weider Training Principles: I. Plan Overview This plan is guided by Weider Training Principles and aims to improve muscle strength, volume, and endurance through systematic training. The plan is divided into four stages: adaptation period...

Some of the classic bodybuilding training theories are as follows: Weider Training Principles: Proposed by Joe Weider, it has an extremely profound impact on modern bodybuilding training. Progressive Overload Principle: As training progresses, the body will gradually adapt to the original...