The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) were released this week with the tagline “eat real food,” and a stronger stance on limiting added sugars and highly processed foods. But it also brought the return...
The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026...
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) were released this week with the tagline “eat real food,” and a stronger stance on limiting added sugars and highly processed foods. But it also brought the return...
Four-time Olympia Men’s Physique champion Jeremy Buendia‘s decade-long dream of the commercial “Stoik Gym” was finally realized in Roseville, CA. With only eight weeks until the 2025 Olympia, which will likely be...
A 2025 comprehensive review of the herbal supplement ashwagandha, known for its stress-reducing properties, may boost muscle gains in ways beyond promoting relaxation. While it’s not the first proof of ashwagandha’s...
You’re in a crowded gym, every bench is taken, it’s chest day, and you feel like your chest pump hopes are vanquished. You don’t need a bench to build bigger, stronger pecs, though. Proper exercise swaps can get the...
2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford remains the only athlete to claim Olympia titles in two divisions: Men’s Open and Men’s 212. Although Lunsford lost his title defense to Samson Dauda in 2024, he kicked off the 2025...
Other than the almighty treadmill, there may not be a piece of equipment more synonymous with commercial gyms than the Smith machine. Boasting tremendous versatility and functionality, this muscle-building tool is...
Whether you’re starting your fitness journey or you’re a weightlifting junkie, there are several supplements that should be staples in your stack. As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, I’d put a high-...
A power rack allows you to safely perform weightlifting exercises like barbell squats and bench presses, without a spotter, in your home gym. Add-on accessories like pull-up bars, dip stations, and resistance bands...
Sauna bathing is an age-old Nordic tradition that can have huge benefits for your overall wellness. There are a variety of sauna styles available, from the traditional barrels to more modern cube designs with electric...
If you’re limited on space, don’t let the length of a rowing machine deter you. While there are many great rowing machines on the market, there are also some awesome compact alternatives that offer all the same tech...
Whey protein powder is a popular supplement because it’s a simple and effective way to increase daily protein intake. Whey is a complete protein that contains all nine essential amino acids our bodies need to build...
Tonal is a high-tech smart gym that makes starting an effective strength workout as easy as stepping into the next room. It has a cable resistance system with multiple attachments, so there is no need for additional...
The 9th edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 is out, with the tagline to Make Every Bite Count. Intended for policy makers, healthcare providers, nutrition educators, and Federal nutrition program...
