Upsets galore in Curitiba! Last updated on July 20th, 2025 The 2025 Musclecontest Brazil Pro was held in Curitiba, Brazil, from July 18-20. It hosted four 2025 Olympia qualifiers. Fifty-six competitors stepped onstage to face the judges and fans in hopes of winning and representing their category at the Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 9-12. The…
Nutritionists have long tried to tell us the difference between hunger and cravings, but while feeling full generally requires filling the stomach, satisfying specific cravings can be far more complex. Fortunately, Dr Josh Axe, a clinical nutritionist and the co-founder of Ancient Nutrition explains that by understanding our cravings, we can digest better quality foods…
As we age, even the most muscular physiques suffer from thinning skin, leading to wrinkles, bruising, and more frequent tearing. But fortunately for showing off our physiques, a new study is touting vitamin C for its potential for skin thickness and regeneration. Here’s what you need to know. The study, undertaken by Japanese researchers and…
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I thought you wanted to be big and ripped?? For decades, bodybuilders have let themselves believe they need to eat like a bear preparing for hibernation — 8,000 or 10,000 calories a day—to build muscle. They balloon up in the off-season until they look like they belong in a powerlifting meet instead of a bodybuilding…
Relive the greatest moments from one of the best athletes of all time. Last updated on July 21st, 2025 Earlier this year, Mat Fraser revisited some of his greatest and lowest moments from his CrossFit Games career with the help of videographer and creator Carlos Bown. In that video, Fraser watched footage from those events…
Men’s Physique and Bikini Olympia qualifications were at stake. Last updated on July 20th, 2025 The 2025 Taiwan Pro 2 bodybuilding show occurred on July 18-20 weekend in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The show featured 2025 Olympia qualifiers for the Men’s Physique and Bikini categories. 27 pros stepped onstage for this event in total. Shun Kaneko (Men’s Physique) and Ji Bin Park (Bikini) won and…
JayDee Cutting III, MBA JayDee Cutting III, MBA is an Educator for the American Council On Exercise and holds 12 fitness certifications including Pilates, yoga, personal training, lifestyle and weight management. JayDee is a Total Gym master trainer and spokesmodel since 2004. He lectured and taught wellness at Rancho La Puerta Fitness Spa and is…
Lauren Kralovec qualified for the 2025 Olympia. Last updated on July 20th, 2025 Lauren Kralovec won gold in the 2025 Los Angeles Pro Championships. This IFBB Pro League event was held in Anaheim, CA, on Saturday, July 19. It featured 15 pro Bikini division competitors vying to compete at the 2025 Bikini Olympia, a part of the Olympia in Las…
Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Or re-read the same email three times before it finally sinks in? That frustrating lack of focus, sometimes a result of brain fog, can leave you feeling mentally stuck, even when you’re trying your best to power through the day. While it’s easy to blame…