Fresh off a first-place finish at the 2023 Europa Pro Championship, Regan Grimes has quickly shifted his focus back in a familiar direction. By narrowly edging out Nathan de Asha for the Men’s Open title on Sept. 17, Grimes punched his ticket to the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. Of course, the Canadian-born IFBB pro is no stranger to…
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When stretching and foam rolling aren’t enough to ease post-workout muscle soreness, a massage gun can help provide some relief. The best massage gun is designed to help reduce lactic acid buildup, promote recovery after a tough training session, and increase blood flow to sore or tender areas. It can also temporarily increase your range of motion before…
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Perhaps the third time will be the charm for the Australian version of the Gladiators television series. After a previous attempt to revive the show lasted just one season, producers made sure there will be no shortage of star power for the 2024 reboot by assembling a loaded lineup that officially includes four CrossFit Games athletes and a…
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Sharing a fashion post with some things I’m loving this week!  Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re enjoying the afternoon! I’m here putting the finishing touches on Octobers Fit Team workouts (they go out today!) and meeting up with a friend later. For today’s post, let’s talk fashion-y things. I used to…
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Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or are ready to upgrade your workouts, a functional trainer can elevate your home gym experience by adding hundreds of cable exercises to your arsenal. Despite their versatility, they’re also one of the most expensive pieces of home gym equipment you can buy. Choosing the wrong one means wasted money…
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Sharing a total body TRX workout plan for beginners. As always, talk with a doctor before making any fitness changes and modify as needed! Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far! Resharing this updated post for my friends who may have missed it.

Sharing tips on how to balance weight lifting and cardio. Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? We’ve had a good one over here. Lots of exciting house updates are happening — it’s been fun to see some fresh changes around here. Today, let’s talk about fitness-y things and how to combine strength training…
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Although they compete in different divisions, Samson Dauda and Michael Daboul share the same goal: to build a championship-level physique in time for the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. With the former coming off a sixth-place debut in the Men’s Open division of last year’s contest and the latter looking to improve upon a 10th-place finish at the Classic…
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The World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) held one of its most recognizable contests of the year, the Pro Universe, on Sept. 23, 2023. The Pro Universe is held in high esteem by many fans of the sport, largely because the winner walks away carrying the title of “Mr. Universe” — a championship synonymous with classic bodybuilding dating back…
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If you’re an avid weightlifter, you’ve probably got some protein bars stashed in your gym bag, car, or desk drawer. It’s no secret that protein bars offer a super efficient way to up your protein intake to maximize muscle gains. With so many on the market claiming to be top-notch, it’s difficult to know which are the best…
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