UFC Renews Partnership With HSS to Boost Fighter Recovery
UFC has renewed its partnership with Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) under a new multiyear agreement, extending the collaboration that began in 2017. HSS will maintain its integrated role at the UFC Performance Institute, adding an enhanced presence at the Mexico City facility and continuing to staff the Las Vegas rehabilitation center. The agreement also includes a joint content series that will be distributed across UFC’s digital platforms, potentially reaching over 353 million followers. Both parties emphasize that the partnership advances injury prevention, treatment, and long‑term athlete health.
5 Pull-Up Alternatives to Build Upper-Body Strength and Fix Weaknesses
Pull-ups remain the benchmark for upper‑body strength, yet many lifters can’t perform a single rep due to limited strength, grip fatigue, or joint discomfort. The article outlines five targeted pull‑up alternatives—mixed grip pull‑ups, inverted rows, TRX pull‑ups, negative pull‑ups, and...
CM Punk’s and Bayley’s Brutal WrestleMania Leg Workout Will Destroy Your Legs
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and four‑time champion Bayley teamed with elite strength coach Jay Ferruggia for a leg‑focused training session ahead of WrestleMania 42. The workout, featuring lying leg curls, back extensions, hip thrusts, pendulum squats and planks, targets...
Peptides for Longevity: Performance Breakthrough or Manufactured Controversy?
Peptides such as BPC‑157, TB‑500, CJC‑1295 and Ipamorelin are moving from fringe forums into mainstream athletic circles, promising faster tissue repair, better sleep and enhanced hormone balance. The author argues that these compounds do not create new performance concepts but...
How Marine Veteran Jeric Fry Used JiuJitsu To Save His Life After Rock Bottom
Marine veteran Jeric Fry struggled with unemployment and alcoholism after leaving the service, eventually finding purpose as a barber and later as a Brazilian jiu‑jitsu practitioner. A single class sparked an obsession that led him to earn a black belt...
Fitness Coach Anna McManamey-Cashion Shares 3 Proven Post-Binge Tips to Get Back on Track Fast
Australian bodybuilder and transformation coach Anna McManamey‑Cashion outlines three post‑binge recovery steps: hydrate with roughly 2.7 L of water daily, resume moderate exercise, and load the plate with gut‑friendly foods while ditching guilt. She stresses that the break can be a mental...
Why Eating the Same Foods Every Day Might Be the Key to Fat Loss Success
A 12‑week American Psychological Association study of 112 overweight adults found that eating the same meals and keeping daily calories stable leads to greater fat loss than a varied diet. Participants who repeated a limited set of foods lost an...
Sumo Deadlift vs Conventional: Is It Cheating or a Smarter Way to Lift Heavier?
The sumo deadlift differs from the conventional style by using a wide stance and an inside‑hand grip, which shortens the bar’s travel and alters joint angles. This change shifts emphasis toward the quadriceps, glutes and adductors while still engaging the...
3 Proven Hypertrophy Tips From Coach McKenna Henrie
Coach McKenna Henrie, a former competitive bodybuilder, shared three proven hypertrophy strategies on Instagram: lift with intention, prioritize proper nutrition, and ensure adequate recovery. She emphasizes progressive overload with 8‑12 reps near failure, a modest caloric surplus rich in protein...
Jay Cutler’s Best Back Exercise for Mass: Master the Meadows Row for Thicker Lats
Bodybuilding icon Jay Cutler highlighted the Meadows Row as his go‑to exercise for building massive lats, sharing the move on Instagram with nearly six million followers. Developed by late trainer John Meadows, the unilateral T‑bar row stretches the upper lats...
5 Shoulder Mobility Exercises to Improve Back Squat Form, Grip & Strength
The article outlines five targeted shoulder‑mobility drills designed to sharpen barbell back‑squat setup, grip comfort, and overall strength. It explains how external rotation, thoracic extension, lat and pec length, and scapular control create a stable “shelf” for the bar. A...
12 O’Clock Pushup Challenge: The Viral Bodyweight Workout for Chest, Core, and Full-Body Strength
Fitness influencer Senada Greca, who commands 6.6 million Instagram followers, popularized the 12 O’Clock Pushup Challenge—a bodyweight routine that arranges twelve weight plates in a clock‑face layout and requires a pushup on each. By using plates of varying depth, the exercise...
How to Master the Barbell Strict Press: Adam Collard’s 3 Step Fix
Fitness influencer Adam Collard shared a three‑step fix for the barbell strict press on Instagram, targeting common form errors. He advises keeping a neutral spine by bracing glutes, aligning the head under the bar to avoid a forward drift, and...
Are Hip Thrusts Overrated? The Truth About This Glute-Building Staple
Hip thrusts have surged from niche lift to social‑media staple, propelled by Bret Contreras’s EMG research showing superior glute activation at lockout. Scientific studies confirm they match squats for glute hypertrophy but deliver less thigh growth and lower spinal stress....
Rory McIlroy Reveals His Mental Toughness Secrets for Conquering the Masters
Rory McIlroy’s new Prime Video documentary reveals how he turned a 14‑year mental burden from his 2011 Masters collapse into a disciplined, reflective practice. The film shows McIlroy leaning into missed shots, questioning his approach, and eventually learning to release...
Jason Bjarnson Shares 5 Dragon Flag Versions to Build Stronger Abs
Former gymnast and long‑distance runner Jason Bjarnson leveraged his 1.4 million Instagram followers to showcase five Dragon Flag variations, ranging from a beginner‑friendly bent‑knee version to a weighted overload. He outlines a progressive routine—bent knee, core‑twisting, alternating, full, and weighted—suggesting 10‑12...
The Ultimate Bulgarian Split Squat Checklist: Fix Your Setup for Bigger Legs and Balance
The article presents a step‑by‑step checklist for perfecting the Bulgarian split squat, covering bench height, front‑foot distance, foot placement, torso alignment, tension, load, and breathing. It emphasizes that proper setup transforms the exercise from a balance challenge into a powerful...
Sam Sulek Shares His Old-School Biceps & Triceps Workout Ahead of the Arnold UK
Sam Sulek, the YouTube‑star turned competitive bodybuilder, filmed an old‑school arm routine at Dino’s Gym in Solihull ahead of the Arnold Sports UK Festival. The workout alternates biceps and triceps sets, pushing each exercise to failure using rope pushdowns, twisting...
New Research Shows Cannabis Compounds May Boost Liver and Heart Health
Researchers at HU School of Pharmacy found that the non‑psychoactive cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) can remodel liver metabolism, enhancing energy storage and lysosomal function. In mouse models of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), both compounds lowered...
Rousey vs Carano: What Age Does to Strength and Performance
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will headline a Netflix‑broadcast MMA showdown on May 16, 2026, reigniting debate over the so‑called “over‑35 curse.” Sports‑medicine experts warn that sarcopenia, slower recovery and weaker connective tissue increase injury risk for fighters past their...
The RPE Scale Explained: How Lifters Use Effort to Drive Strength and Muscle Gains
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale lets lifters gauge effort instead of relying solely on fixed percentages of a one‑rep max. By estimating reps‑in‑reserve, athletes can adjust load daily to match sleep, stress, nutrition and fatigue levels. The article...
Simeon Panda Shoulder Workout: 4 Exercises to Build Bigger Delts, Strength & Upper Body Power
Fitness influencer Simeon Panda, with over 17 million followers, posted a four‑exercise shoulder routine on Instagram that emphasizes high volume. The program consists of seated Smith‑machine presses, standing dumbbell presses, dumbbell lateral raises, and reverse pec‑dec flyes, each performed for six...
Megan Ewoldsen’s Science-Backed Muscle-Building Tips For Faster Gains
Megan Ewoldsen, a 2025 NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bikini champion and fitness influencer with over 335,000 Instagram followers, released six science‑backed muscle‑building tips. She emphasizes controlling the eccentric phase, training close to failure, and maintaining key lifts for progressive...
NASA Astronaut Workout: How Jessica Meir Builds Muscle and Bone Strength in Space
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, currently on her second ISS mission, relies on the Advanced Resistance Exercise Device (ARED) to perform daily weight‑training sessions. The ARED uses vacuum tubes and flywheels to mimic free‑weight movements, allowing astronauts to lift squats, deadlifts,...
Study Shows 3-Hour Night Fast Improves Heart Health, Blood Pressure, and Blood Sugar
A Northwestern University study involving 39 overweight adults found that abstaining from food for at least three hours before bedtime improves cardiometabolic markers without altering calorie intake. Over a seven‑and‑a‑half‑week trial, participants who kept a 3‑hour night fast showed lower...
Weighted Planks: The Core Exercise That Can Build Total Strength
The weighted front plank adds external resistance to the classic forearm hold, turning a static endurance move into a true strength drill. By placing a plate or vest on the upper back, lifters force the core to brace against downward...
Sam Sulek Reveals New Diet Strategy Ahead of the Arnold Classic UK
Sam Sulek made his IFBB pro debut at the 2026 Arnold in Columbus, finishing eighth and out‑performing seasoned rivals. He praised a cooler, harder look and plans to refine his physique for the upcoming Arnold Classic UK. To achieve a...
The 48-Hour Oatmeal Diet That Could Improve Heart Health by 10%
A two‑day oatmeal‑only diet cut LDL cholesterol by 10% in a German clinical trial. The 48‑hour regimen, providing 300 g of oats three times daily, also produced an average two‑kilogram weight loss and slight blood‑pressure reductions. Remarkably, these improvements remained evident...
Jay Cutler’s Leg Press Workout: How the Former Mr. Olympia Built Massive Quads
Former Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler credits the leg press as a cornerstone of his legendary quad development. He emphasizes a lower foot placement on the platform, roughly shoulder‑width apart, to concentrate tension on the frontal quads. Cutler recommends twelve‑rep sets,...
Chokecherry’s Izzie Clark Shares How Fitness Helps Her as an Artist
Izzie Clark, vocalist of emerging punk‑pop band Chokecherry, explains how a disciplined fitness regimen transformed her both on and off stage. After juggling caregiving for her grandmother and a personal breakup in 2025, she turned to at‑home Pilates and strength...
The Grease the Groove Training Method: How Frequent Training Builds Serious Strength
Grease the Groove (GtG) is a neural‑focused strength method that replaces one‑off heavy sessions with frequent, submaximal reps spread throughout the day. Popularized by Pavel Tsatsouline, it leverages the spacing effect to reinforce motor pathways, improving signal efficiency without excessive...
Alzheimer’s Cases Are Rising Among Younger People—But Exercise May Help Protect Your Brain
Alzheimer’s is affecting younger adults, with an estimated 200,000 Americans aged 30‑64 diagnosed. A University of California‑San Francisco mouse study found that regular exercise triggers the liver to release the enzyme GPLD1, which clears the harmful protein TNAP and fortifies...
Inside the PGA Tour’s Mobile Fitness and Recovery Centers That Help Power Modern Golf Performance
The PGA Tour has turned its traveling schedule into a high‑tech performance platform by deploying two 1,000‑square‑foot mobile trailers that house a full‑service gym, physical‑therapy suite and a dedicated recovery center. Senior Vice President Andy Levinson oversaw a 2019 redesign...
How Tiffany Stratton Preps for Bodybuilding While Touring with WWE
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton announced her return to competitive bodybuilding while maintaining her wrestling commitments. She relies on Instacart deliveries and TikTok gym scouting to manage nutrition and training while touring. Stratton plans to compete around WrestleMania and looks forward...
5 Front Rack Mobility Exercises to Improve Front Squats, Olympic Lifts, and Upper-Body Strength
Front rack mobility is essential for front squats, Olympic lifts, and overhead presses. The article outlines five joint‑specific deficits—thoracic extension, wrist extension, lat/triceps length, scapular rotation, and upper‑back strength—that hinder a stable rack. It provides five targeted drills, from bench...
Mike Sommerfeld Misses Weight and Could Be Out of the 2026 Arnold Classic
Mike Sommerfeld, the 2025 Arnold Classic Physique champion, reportedly failed to make the weight limit for the 2026 event, arriving approximately seven pounds over the cap. Attendees cited an Instagram update from Beyond the Stage TV stating he is out...
Air Force Veteran Aaron Lin Credits Fitness for Overcoming Combat Related PTSD
Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Aaron Lin survived an IED explosion in Afghanistan that left two comrades dead and triggered severe combat‑related PTSD. After a failed attempt at traditional therapy, he entered the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program, which...
Alessandro Cavagnola’s Core Workout: Smith Machine Leg Raises for Stronger Abs
Alessandro Cavagnola, a top‑ranked Men’s Physique competitor, is spotlighting the Smith‑machine incline leg raise to sharpen his core ahead of the 2026 Arnold Classic. He explains that the movement targets the transverse abdominis, obliques, rectus abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic...
Alan Ritchson’s Brutal Real Ranger-Style Workouts Behind Netflix’s ‘War Machine’
Alan Ritchson immersed himself in authentic Ranger‑style training for Netflix’s upcoming sci‑fi action film *War Machine*. The production, shot in Victoria, Australia and New Zealand, required the actor to perform grueling pull‑ups, tire drags, mudslides and grade‑five rapids without CGI assistance....
Navy Vet Katie Salerni Shares the Best Bodyweight Glute Workout for Strength & Stability
Navy veteran and powerlifter Katie Salerni, known as "KatyLiftz," posted a four‑move bodyweight glute routine on Instagram. The workout—donkey kick, glute bridge, lying reverse leg raise, and lying lateral leg raise—covers the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus without any equipment....
Chris Bumstead’s Laser-Focus Strategy Behind a Classic Physique Dynasty
Chris Bumstead, six‑time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2018‑2024), attributes his dominance to an ultra‑specific goal and relentless focus rather than sheer training volume. In a recent Instagram Reel, he explained that he set a clear target of six Olympia titles...