Dorian Yates was unquestionably the most dominant player in the IFBB Pro League back in the day. Yates not only dashed the hopes of numerous open class competitors, but he also overcame multiple ailments, including torn biceps and triceps, to establish an unparalleled legacy. High-profile bodybuilders are still inspired by his gritty muscular hardness. Yates’ commitment to longevity and health sustains him in retirement. “The Shadow” emphasizes the value of physical health with references to stem cell therapy, yoga, and Pilates training. Former six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates recently shared ..read more

The people who believe that progressive overload can be only achieved by continuously increasing the weight they work with… are usually the same people who are surprisingly great at making their muscles bored or getting them over-trained. Think about how many times you’ve seen or heard about lifters who badly injured themselves because they were training with more weight than they could handle, just because they believed there’s no other way to make muscles grow than keep terrorizing them with ultra-heavy loads that cause their form to break down too soon. Why do they do it? Because it makes t ..read more

Strength really does matter! Want to deadlift more, squat more, and become a stronger, more athletic human being? Then you gotta build some strength. Here’s how. 1. Belief, and not your training program, is the most important element in your strength building. It doesn’t matter which program, protocol or exercise set you choose to take, it’s vital that you believe in  what you are doing. That is the first and foremost thing you should have in mind when setting out to practice. All training programs can bear fruitful results if you invest your all.  Only when you believe in your The p ..read more

Dwayne Johnson posted on Tuesday, June 11th, that he had a severe elbow injury while filming The Smashing Machine. An earlier Instagram update regarding the injury was shared by The Rock. The 52-year-old actor displayed the extent of his elbow swelling on Tuesday. The most recent update shows that while the edema has decreased, purple bruises have taken their place. Despite admitting in the initial statement that the injury was painful, the People’s Champion appeared to be in a positive frame of mind. The most recent update hasn’t made him any less optimistic. Dwayne Johnson raised his arm to ..read more

Chuando Tan, a fashion photographer from Singapore, is well-known for his compelling portraits of both himself and his subjects. What’s so astonishing about Tan is that he appears significantly younger than his 58 years of age thanks to his toned abs and youthful face. His entry into the world of imaging started in the 1980s as a model. In the 1990s, he even sang pop songs for a little while before turning to photography. Ten or so years ago, Tan created ChuanDo & Frey, an Instagram account for the studio he co-founded with photographer Frey Ow. On the account, he The post Meet Chuando Tan ..read more

Excessive sitting has been linked to a host of health problems and even a lower life expectancy by many scientific studies. Among other things, researchers have reported that sitting for too long is associated with worse mental health and a higher risk of death from heart disease. Additionally, one study found that long hours of sitting increase the risk of prostate and breast cancer by 30%. Many people spend the greater part of their day sitting and have little to no physical activity, which puts them at risk for many health problems associated with the sedentary lifestyle. But new studies Th ..read more

Reading about a guy who has changed his training from bodybuilding type of workouts to MMA/strength/conditioning workouts, made me think about myself and how my training evolved throughout the years. There was a time when I was younger and I my training consisted of mostly the usual bodybuilding workouts. I chased the pump, bro splits, more volume…. I mean what was I supposed to do ? I was mesmerized by the looks of my bodybuilding idols. I wanted to look like them – huge, ripped and vascular. However, over the years, the picture picture in my head of how I The post Bodybuilding Workouts VS St ..read more

Bodybuilding sensation Sam Sulek is well-known for more than just his amazing physique. Sam has repeatedly demonstrated his extraordinary strength as a lifter. Sulek’s ability to perform a final rep even when he is ready to fail a lift has always astonished fans. But occasionally, even the most skilled weightlifters in the gym have difficulties. Sam Sulek experienced a comparable event during a set of pendulum squats. The pendulum squat machine’s inventors, Arsenal Strength, uploaded the footage to their Instagram channel. The innovative squatting machine claims to lessen knee joint stress and ..read more

Whether you’re trying to build muscle or burn fat, a good nutrition plan is essential to get results. But, no matter how great the importance of a sound diet may be, it does not mean that your meals have to be bland or with unfavorable flavor. When trying to eat healthy, people often eat the same food day after day. Hence the misconception that healthy diet is boring and bland. There is a world of possibilities for making your food taste good and be healthy at the same time. Open up your mind and start exploring. You’ll soon find out The post The Top 7 Healthy Cooking Tips For Fitness Athletes ..read more

Even though full body training is incredibly effective, very often it is underappreciated. People will say that full body is only for beginners or general conditioning. You may only be able to work out two or three times a week when life gets busy. Due to work or family obligations, people on five or six-day splits sometimes miss workouts, which can leave some muscles not worked for up to a week. This is where full body workouts shine. They even with little time spent in the gym, keep all muscle groups engaged. They’re also excellent for a change of pace. The post Full Body Workouts Of Bodybui ..read more