Brand of the Year | Main | Pre-Workout of the Year What’s in your bottle? There’s no shame in asking. With so many protein powders on the market, and so many people becoming aware of the performance, recovery, and health benefits of adding a bit more protein to their diet, we’re all on the hunt […]
Shawn Rhoden's 2018 Mr. Olympia Win: Anatomy Of An Upset
I was there when Shawn Rhoden, at age 43, called his Mr. Olympia victory. It was a typical sunny, energy-filled Sunday afternoon at Gold’s Gym, Venice. I had made the 28-mile excursion from Pasadena to the Mecca to meet up with Bill Comstock, the noted photographer and videographer, to record “The Swami’s” “The Swami’s” 2018 […]
Gym2k.com Awards 2018: Influencer of the Year
Podcast Episode of the Year | Main Game changers, movers and shakers, trendsetters, gurus—whatever you decide to call them, these influential members of the fitness community inspire thousands of individuals every day with their own unique versions of fun, focused, and fierce energy. These are the leaders in the field of fitness. …
Gym2k.com Awards 2018: Podcast Episode of the Year
Nutrition Article of the Year | Main | Influencer of the Year Two years into the Gym2k.com Podcast, we’re hitting our stride. Over the first 50 episodes, we’ve offered a robust blend of coaches and athletes, experts and up-and-comers, and plenty of “stop what you’re doing and listen” stories. New to the …
2018 IFBB Olympia Results
2018 Men's Olympia Preview: Phil Heath Aims to Make History in Vegas
The saying goes that the more things change, the more they stay the same. And, according to my crystal ball, that will be the story at this season’s Mr. Olympia, set for September 14-15 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. For defending champ Phil Heath, I’m predicting another Sandow and another 400K. He’ll be […]
2018 Women's Olympia Predictions: Games of Chance
Expect chills, thrills, and plenty of suspense at the 2018 Olympia weekend when the four women’s divisions—bikini, figure, physique, and fitness—hit the stage. The pinnacle event in bodybuilding’s 2018 competition schedule occurs live at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Orleans Arena on September 14 and 15. For the women’s events, …
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Things For August 2018
1. Go Fit Extreme Tube/Band Door Anchor Recommended by Nick Collias, executive editor New supplements seem to pop up every other day, but creatine has been around seemingly forever. Taken to improve exercise performance and increase muscle mass, creatine has been studied more than just about any other supplement. And it has consistently been …
Meet the 2018 $250K Transformation Challenge Winners!
Two hardworking people just got a lot richer, thanks to gym2k.com’s global search for its 2018 $ 250K Transformation Challenge winners, sponsored this year by Optimum Nutrition.Every April, a team of gym2k.com employees and executives select one woman and one man in recognition of the changes they have made to their physiques—and inevitably, their lives—over […]