Come on, you can attempt a triathlon, a big race or a five kay fun run…maybe next year? Former athlete and ironwoman Nikala Rizzo discusses how to set a goal, train and actually do it using inspiring examples from her successes. WANT MORE FROM NIKALA? Want to know more about Fitstop? See …
How to Train Peak Performance like Kenyan Marathon Runner Eliud Kipchoge
Most people are incorrectly or inefficiently preparing for endurance events lasting over an hour by focusing on their anaerobic threshold (AT) instead of their aerobic threshold (AeT). If you analyze the endurance training programs of elite athletes, you will find that the majority of their mileage is done at a relatively slow …
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“I Had No Idea Women Like Me Could Compete”
Growing up, eating fast food was both a necessity and a comfort for Jessica Fauver. Poor eating habits followed her into adulthood, causing her to put on more and more weight in her twenties and thirties. After years of being bullied and picked on and told she was never going to lose weight, Fauver decided enough was enough. That spark …
There's No One in the World Quite Like Lasha Talakhadze
Main | Inspiring Olympic Physiques | Meet the Olympic Weightlifting Team | Shi Zhiyong’s Dominant Lifting | Hidilyn Diaz Wins Gold | Caine Wilkes Preps for First Olympics | There’s No One Like Lasha Talakhadze Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze isn’t just big. At 6-foot-6, 390 pounds, he’s the biggest lifter in the biggest Olympic weight class—over two and a half times larger …
How to Train Like a Strongman at a Regular Gym
Strongman in a Normal Gym | Strongman Competition Guide | Nutrition for Strongman | Strongman for Bodybuilders The names just sound strong: Magnús ver Magnússon. Jón Páll Sigmarsson. Mariusz Pudzianowski. The immortal Bill Kazmaier. Many of us grew up watching these giants performing unfathomable feats at the World’s Strongest Man competition and knew right away that we wanted to be like …
Macro Calculator: Your Guide to Counting Your Macros Like a Pro
In recent years, a dietary approach called IIFYM, or “if it fits your macros,” has taken the fitness world by storm. Also known as “flexible dieting,” it turns old-school, calorie-based dieting on its head by focusing instead on the amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fats making up those calories. As long as you …
Editors' Picks for August 2020, Including Protein Powder That Tastes Exactly Like Hostess Twinkies
Routine is powerful. Over time, small actions can yield amazing results. But doing the same thing every day can become, well, boring. The best routines are consistent yet include enough variety to keep you motivated. This month’s picks include palate-tickling new flavors of the supplements you take every day, as well as new ways …
Lift Like Latona: Amanda Latona's 5 Favorite Exercises!
What does it take to be a bikini pro and fitness magazine cover model? Amanda Latona, IFBB bikini pro, BSN-sponsored athlete, and fitness model, breaks down her five favorite movements for building her best body. Latona includes her set and rep ranges for each movement, plus exclusive exercise tips and techniques. These five moves …
Serge Nubret: How to Train like the Bodybuilding Maverick
There were many great physiques in the “Golden Age” of bodybuilding, but even among the all-time greats, Serge Nubret stood out. Many consider Nubret, along with his rivals Sergio Oliva and Arnold Schwarzenegger, to still be the standards of the best physiques ever. But uniquely, he was also world-class for longer than anyone in …
Editors' Picks for March, Including a Vegan Protein That Tastes like Dessert
Warmer weather is just around the corner, and that means heading outside. Whether it’s jungle gym calisthenics, pickup basketball, or hiking and biking that gets you excited, it’s time to shake off the cobwebs and gear up for a more active season. Here’s everything you need to get ready for spring. Strength and Muscle …
Athleticon Will Be a Fitness Festival Like No Other
Ever since we learned that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his longtime business partner Dany Garcia were starting their own bodybuilding and fitness summit, the question has been: What, exactly, is Athleticon going to be? Would it be Atlanta’s version of a show-and-expo like the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas? A everything-but-the-kitchen-sink carnival of …
Podcast Episode 71 – Quads Like Robb: The Ritual of Routine
Subscribe To Podcast | More Episodes Listen To Podcast Episode #71 Podcast Episode 71 – Quads Like Robb: The Ritual of Routine. Wrestler and MMA fighter-turned-powerlifter Robb Philippus discusses squatting 905 naked-knee his first year, lifting over 2,200 pounds in competition, and why thinking can hurt you in the cage. Learn how this father …
Meet The Powerlifting Grandma, And Train Like Her!
Our apologies (well, not really) if you’re one of the nearly seven million people who have already watched Meg Squats star in the video “Meet the Powerlifting Grandma” on the Gym2k.com YouTube Channel. But the way we see it, this strength spoof has become one of the most-watched videos in the history of our site—right […]