Fitness & Workout
Exercise routines, strength training, cardio and wellness plans
How to Build a Balanced Glute Training Program
Train all three glute muscles with varied movements and muscle lengths, and adjust your stance and range of motion to fit your hips.
Yonatan Katz Wins Salt Lake City Bouldering Final With Decisive Fourth Attempt
Yonatan Katz topped the final boulder to win gold in Salt Lake City, while Erin McNeice claimed the season’s women’s title.
Michal Krizo’s 2027 Arnold Prospects: Why The Menace Podcast Panel Urges Patience
After Krizo’s Slovakian win, Dennis James, Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier say he needs more work before taking on the 2027 Arnold field.
Svetlana Fedkina’s Sixth-Place Fit Model Olympia Debut Sets Up Her Next Challenge
After winning Tampa Pro, Svetlana Fedkina placed sixth at the first Fit Model Olympia and is aiming to improve on that result.
Free Clinic Near Washington, D.C., Draws 467 Patients Facing Health Care Costs
Hundreds sought free dental, medical and vision care near Washington, D.C., including insured patients who said deductibles and bills put treatment out of reach.
Bulgarian Split Squat Mobility: Five Drills for a Stronger Bottom Position
Improve your Bulgarian split squat by checking setup and stability first, then building hip extension, ankle range and control with five targeted drills.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Adds a Missing Measure to Heart Health
A study of more than 562,000 adults found that treadmill-measured fitness improved mortality risk estimates, underscoring why lifters shouldn’t skip cardio.
Ilona Maher Balances Rugby Training, Public Attention and Girls’ Fitness
Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher is building an audience beyond the field while keeping Team USA training first and urging more ways for fans to watch rugby.
Prescott Junior High’s Fitness Program Builds a Lasting Legacy in Modesto
Prescott’s decades-old P.E. program uses demanding fitness tests and milestone rewards to motivate students and shape a community tradition.
Atrial Fibrillation and Diet: What the Evidence Says About Plant-Based Eating
Research links plant-forward eating with better control of several atrial fibrillation risk factors, while evidence on specific foods and treatment remains limited.
Weini Kelati Builds Toward Her New York City Marathon Debut One Mile at a Time
The American half-marathon record holder is adapting to higher mileage, better fueling and a race distance she plans to tackle one mile at a time.
Lat Training Guide: Build Back Width, Strength and Better Pulling Mechanics
Train lats through varied pulls, controlled range of motion and 12–16 weekly sets to build back size and support stronger lifts.
Brett Wilkin’s Chest and Leg Finishers Push Sets Toward Failure
The 2024 Legion Pro winner shares a no-rest chest superset and hack squat dropsets designed to cap upper and lower body workouts.
Anita Herbert’s Smith Machine Workout Pairs Back and Shoulder Exercises
Anita Herbert’s six-move Smith machine session combines presses, rows and pullups in three supersets, with rep targets for each exercise.
Dennis James and Jose Raymond Question Today’s Bodybuilding Pro Card Standards
On The Menace Podcast, Dennis James, Jose Raymond and Milos Sarcev argued that easier pro card access may be thinning bodybuilding’s talent pool.
2026 Mr. Olympia Results: Top Five in Every Division
Nick Walker and Andrea Shaw lead the 2026 Mr. Olympia results, with top-five placings across 13 divisions.
Texas A&M Study Links Creatine to Lean Mass Gains With and Without Exercise
A 12-week study found creatine users gained lean tissue, with gains in both adults who exercised and those who skipped structured training.
Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltán Báthory Builds Community Through Music and Judo
As Five Finger Death Punch marks 20 years, Zoltán Báthory credits its fans and backs veterans, first responders and American judo.
Creatine Without Exercise: What a 12-Week Study Actually Found
A small trial linked creatine to higher lean-tissue readings in non-exercisers, but water retention and study design leave the muscle-building claim unresolved.
Weekend Meal Timing Shifts Linked to Higher Heart Risks in Men
A French cohort study linked larger weekend meal timing shifts with higher cardiovascular and coronary disease risk in men.