These athletes are on a mission to open up the conversation by discussing their own struggles with anxiety and depression, and what role fitness plays in managing their mental health. The Strongest Man in the World Gets Vulnerable Having won two world titles and spent 15 years …
Not that long ago, bodybuilders and physique athletes were only “in the public eye” to audiences at shows and fans of muscle magazines or websites. No longer. Millions watch their workouts and meals and critique their physiques online daily—and that’s saying nothing of the family and community members watching them struggle, fail, and succeed in daily life. Here’s how two elite …
What is Strongman? | Strongman in a Normal Gym | Nutrition for Strongman | Strongman for Bodybuilding | Bodybuilding for Strongman Despite its name, strongman training isn’t just a sport focused on getting strong. It’s about getting better at pretty much every measurement of athleticism: explosive power, mental toughness, conditioning, and yes, strength. Hit strongman-style workouts without changing a single thing …
Moms rock our world. Growing up, when they’re not reading us stories or kissing our boo-boos, they’re driving us to sports practices and making sure our sandwiches have the ideal ratio of peanut butter to jelly. Moms make so many sacrifices that we only appreciate years later, so this Mother’s Day, we wanted to …
When I was young, most of my role models were professional athletes. I marveled over Shaquille O’Neal’s dominance on the basketball court and was constantly in awe watching Ken Griffey Jr. effortlessly swing a baseball bat. Both of those superstars made their challenging craft look so easy. Although I have yet to haul down …
Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like antioxidant molecule that facilitates the biological process of generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), or energy metabolism.* ATP powers the vast majority of cellular actions that the human body performs. It keeps the wheels turning in every way. CoQ10, as it’s called, also benefits heart health, helps reduce fatigue, and keeps blood …
When you think of supplements for athletes, protein powders, pre-workouts, and creatine may come to mind. Those will all help your workouts, but workouts are just part of the picture. Yes, you want to optimize your performance in the gym, but helping your body function its best 24 hours a day is ultimately what …
Bodybuilders are arguably some of the most rigid athletes around. The attention to detail needed to become successful can result in a monotonous and repetitive life. But what happens over the holidays? Are they supposed to forget what they’re doing and go off the rails, or do they just completely avoid social gatherings? We …
CrossFit is a mix of metabolic conditioning, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and sport. Athletes complete workouts that combine these elements creatively, in addition to following a balanced nutrition plan designed by CrossFit founder and retired Navy SEAL Greg Glassman. CrossFit does have unique demands, but its athletes can still reap huge benefits from including yoga …
Last December, Team Gym2k.com athlete Quiana Welch announced her pregnancy. Seeing as how she’s an experienced and elite-level Olympic lifter and CrossFit athlete, she knew she wanted to keep lifting to some degree during her pregnancy. She knew—of course—that she wanted to do it safely, for both her and the baby. But she also …
Dads play many roles, and to their sons and daughters they are ultimately a superhero of sorts. They are our example of what it means to be a leader, a man, a father, a husband, a friend. Every move a dad makes, a kid wants to emulate from a young age. With that in mind, …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]