I am constantly fascinated with learning how strongmen and women trained. For me, one of the most interesting things about the history of fitness is
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John Christy, ‘Learning to be Patient,’ Hardgainer Magazine, 58 (1999)
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When Was The Arnold Strongman Classic Created?
Earlier this year we were treated to perhaps the most exciting Arnold Strongman Classic to date. We saw Hafthor Bjornsson win the event for the
Guest Post: The History of Kettlebells
The kettlebell is probably the weirdest looking of all gym weight training equipment. It looks like a cannonball with a handle on the top. The
When Was the Barbell Invented?
Whether you bodybuild, power lift, cross fit or simply keep fit, there’s no denying the importance of the barbell to your training. Easily adjustable, stable
Guest Post: The Science of Building Muscle: Principles that Withstood the Test of Time
For more than a century, the art and science of muscle building has been evolving and gaining popularity around the world. From the very early