The past few years in particular, have been a wonderful time for strongman and strongwoman fans. For me, one of the most exciting developments has
Author: Conor Heffernan
Conor is Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. When not in the library or the gym, he likes to try his hand at writing, often with mixed results.
The History of the Cambered Bar
Cambered bars, that is bars with a slight or pronounced bend, are one of the more niche elements of the gym floor. While many of
Guest Post: The History of Intermittent Fasting
Among many kinds, intermittent fasting (IF) has proven to be an effective approach to maintain and improve a healthy lifestyle. Fasting can be done to
Rare 1965 Mr. Olympia Footage
The Mr. Olympia contest is still the pinnacle of the bodybuilding calendar. Previously on this website we’ve looked at the competition’s contest report which spoke
Naim Süleymanoğlu and the Importance of Public Histories
As part of my writing with Barbend I’m currently in the middle of an article on Naim Süleymanoğlu, the great Turkish weightlifter from the 1990s.
The History of the Assault Bike
Assault bikes are, for want of a better phrase, awful. Just awful. I remember how excited I was when my gym first got an old