Most lifters in the gym have performed the classic flat bench press to build chest size and upper body pressing strength. When it comes to variations of this time-honored exercise, most lifters adjust the angle to target the “upper chest” using an incline press or focus on the “lower pecs” with a decline bench. However, … Read more
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When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, less may be more. Here’s why.
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On workout days or rest days – fuel your body for effective recovery and top performance with our sports nutrition guide.

There are a lot of potential up-and-comers who could make some noise at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Current International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League rookie Michal Križánek might be one of them. In mid-July 2022, Križánek announced that he would be switching to the IFBB Pro League. A few months later, in … Read more
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After almost three years away from competitive strength sports, Hafthor Björnsson is ready to go full throttle again and dial up the unique power that helps him live up to the nickname of “The Mountain.” On Oct. 22, 2022, Björnsson shared a video on his YouTube channel where he trains and works through a light … Read more
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Max Shethar is no typical 20-year-old. Whereas many young people his age might focus on fitting general exercise into their otherwise packed schedules, the powerlifter spends much of his time training and refining his strength craft. That commitment is starting to pay off more and more. On Oct. 23, 2022, Shethar (+140KG) shared a video … Read more
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This Ayurvedic-inspired lentil soup is just the trick for health through the season.
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Sharing my thoughts on the Dr. Stephen Cabral 7-day detox, and sharing the recipes I enjoyed while I was on this Functional Medicine detox. If you’d like to try it out for yourself, you can use my code FITNESSISTA20 for 20% off.  Hi friends! Happy Monday! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely…
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You may have heard of the “That Girl” trend on social media (the hashtag has over 7 billion views on TikTok, after all), but is it really all it’s made out to be?
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The biggest obstacle most lifters face has nothing to do with heavy weights, exercise technique, or anything in the gym. Plenty of people tackle their workouts with plenty of focus, discipline, and enthusiasm. The trouble is most don’t run into trouble in the squat rack as often as they do in the fridge. Let’s be … Read more
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