With seven Mr. Olympia titles to his name (1970-1975, 1980), few understand what it takes to stand on top of bodybuilding’s tallest mountain quite like Arnold Schwarzenegger. While the 75-year-old is up to other matters outside of maintaining a finely-tuned physique these days, the man once nicknamed “The Austrian Oak” still assuredly keeps an eye on the sport…
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Victoria Long is the 2022 America’s Strongest Woman (ASW) champion, and Bobby Thompson is the 2022 America’s Strongest Man (ASM) victor. The two simultaneous contests took place on the weekend of Dec. 16-17, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV — ironically at the same time as bodybuilding’s flagship competition, the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Long swept all five events in…
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Discover the Danish practice of hygge—and how to use it to get through winter on a positive note.
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From Nana’s Famous Egg Dish to Spiced Sangria and Bourbon Pecan Pie, these are our favorite holiday recipes that we enjoy every Christmas! ‘Tis the season for all of the festive eats and drinks. We’ve been enjoying this cozy week at home cooking our favorite holiday recipes and getting ready for the Christmas weekend While…
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Find out how to avoid yo-yo dieting so you can lose weight and keep it off with our 5 tips to stop weight cycling.

In powerlifting’s current constellation of strength superstars, it’s hard to get much of any bigger than Russel Orhii. The former two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World champion (2019, 2021) is known for the extraordinary once he gets a loaded barbell of any kind within his well-callused hands. His latest flourish of power on a platform might be his…
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Across the board, in a historic Olympia weekend on Dec. 16-17, 2022, it was a very profitable competition for bodybuilding’s top superstars. For example, in capturing his first-ever Mr. Olympia title on the Las Vegas, NV, stage, Iranian athlete Hadi Choopan took home the grand prize of $400,000. Meanwhile, former 212 champion Derek Lunsford made $150,000 for finishing…
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Ahh, the mythical bench press. It holds a special place in many lifters’ hearts. The draw of a muscular chest, rounded shoulders, and bulging triceps is what makes many fall in love with benching, either with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells. Whether you’re an athlete or just want to look good, bench pressing is the go-to…
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Discover seven things Zahra learned from her experience—and how it impacted her sleep habits.
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Don’t let your age stand in your way: It is never too late to take up running. Check out these 5 tips on getting started.