Most people slow down with age, but Kevin Koester has found a way to stay strong, fast, and incredibly fit well into his late 50s. As a three-time CrossFit Games Masters champion, he has defied conventional aging and now wants to help others do the same. His secret? A strategic combination of exercise, an active lifestyle, smart nutrition, and a champion’s mindset. These principles have helped him build a body that rivals athletes half his age. Here’s exactly how he does it—and how anyone can apply his methods to stay fit for life. Who Is Kevin Koester? Koester isn’t just an elite athlete. He ..read more

Martyn Ford, the 6’8” actor and bodybuilder known for his intimidating physique, recently sat down with Men’s Health to break down how he ate and trained for his upcoming role in House of David. In the video, Ford detailed his no-nonsense approach to nutrition, explaining how he fueled his body to get as big as possible for the historical series. For Ford, food isn’t just about hitting calorie targets—it’s about energy, performance, and overall health. Having experienced both the benefits and dangers of food, he knows firsthand how nutrition can make or break physical and mental well-being. “F ..read more

Chris Cooper, a renowned business mentor and founder of Two-Brain Business, has dedicated his career to helping gym owners thrive. As the author of multiple books on entrepreneurship, he has guided thousands of fitness professionals in building successful businesses. Now, in his latest article, How to Save CrossFit: The Path Forward for Affiliates and HQ, Cooper issues a stark warning: CrossFit is in decline, and without major changes, its future is at risk. CrossFit, once a rapidly growing fitness empire with over 15,000 affiliates worldwide, has been shrinking since its 2020 sale to Berkshir ..read more

A pair of identical twins followed drastically different diets for 12 weeks to see how their bodies would respond. One consumed a high-fat, low-carb diet, while the other prioritized carbohydrates. Both became leaner and fitter, but their experiences differed. Ross and Hugo Turner, British adventurers known for testing fitness and nutrition strategies on themselves, designed the experiment after polling their 25,000 social media followers. Under the supervision of sports scientists from Loughborough University in the UK, they followed strict eating and exercise plans to explore the effects of ..read more

What began as a personal challenge to stay active through an injury evolved into an extraordinary journey of endurance, discipline, and self-discovery. For the past 1,000 days, Royce Laguerta has committed to completing the Murph workout daily—a grueling test of strength and endurance consisting of: A 1-mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 air squats Another 1-mile run All of this is performed wearing a weighted vest. His journey was not planned. It started with a simple goal: to keep moving despite a back injury. But as the days turned into weeks, and then into years, the challenge became ..read more

After the pandemic, Will Smith made a startling admission to his millions of followers: “I’m in the worst shape of my life.” The actor, known for his action-packed roles and larger-than-life persona, decided to make a change. He set a goal to lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks, documenting the experience in his YouTube series, The Best Shape of My Life. But what began as a weight-loss challenge quickly turned into something far more personal. A Wake-Up Call After Lockdown Smith’s weight gain wasn’t just the result of inactivity. Before the pandemic, he had been preparing for his role in King Richard ..read more

James Sprague has had a whirlwind year, solidifying his position as a top CrossFit athlete. Fresh off his Wodapalooza victory, the reigning CrossFit Games champion is proving that his success in the sport is no fluke. But beyond the wins, his evolution as an athlete and person is perhaps the most remarkable part of his story. In a recent interview, Sprague opened up about his growth from a teenage competitor to a dominant force, how his mindset has shifted, and what the future holds—including a possible foray into Hyrox and endurance racing. From Outcast to Athlete: James Sprague’s Teenage Tra ..read more

History was made at the HYROX Houston event as Tia-Clair Toomey and Joanna Wietrzyk set a new world record in the Women’s Pro Doubles category, proving that limits exist only to be broken. Clocking an incredible 54 minutes and 24 seconds, the powerhouse duo demonstrated elite endurance, strength, and teamwork, reinforcing the 1% Better Every Day mentality that drives top-level athletes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HYROX America (@hyroxamerica) Toomey’s HYROX Journey: A Shift from CrossFit to Hybrid Fitness This victory marks Toomey’s third HYROX event, a transition that ha ..read more

Hafþór Björnsson, known to many as “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones, is more than just an actor—he’s one of the strongest men on the planet. Standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing over 200 kilograms, the Icelandic strongman holds the world record for the heaviest deadlift at 501 kg. To maintain his massive frame, he follows a strict training regimen and consumes 10,000 calories a day. For most people, eating that much food in 24 hours would be unthinkable. But one fitness YouTuber, Matt, decided to take on the challenge. His goal? Eat exactly what Björnsson eats in a day and see if he ..read more

The latest video from the Buttery Bros takes viewers inside Adidas’ high-tech sports science lab in Germany, offering an exclusive look at the future of athletic training. Known for their deep dives into fitness, training, and elite competition, the duo went through a series of tests designed to measure endurance, biomechanics, and performance thresholds. Alongside some of the fittest athletes in the world, they pushed their limits, analyzed their strengths, and even got to test unreleased Adidas gear. “Could this be the future of fitness?” they ask, as they gear up for a CrossFit Open workout ..read more