One of the most impressive events taking place this weekend at the Olympia World Fitness Expo in Orlando is the America’s Strongest series—America’s Strongest Man and America’s Strongest Woman, presented by the Strongman Corporation. The competitions cover six different events with two weight classes each for men and women: Under 64 kg and Open…
In this blog from ukactive Strategic Partner, Water Babies, Hannah Smith – the organisation’s Director of Aquatics – explains the importance of baby and toddler swimming and how they can be introduced to the water. From teaching water safety skills to boosting their confidence in and out of the water, taking your little one…
Weight lifting straps are strips of material that tether your hands to a barbell, dumbbell, or exercise machine handle. They make holding onto weights significantly easier, allowing you to train with heavy loads without your grip becoming the limiting factor. Several types of lifting straps are available, some of which will suit your style…
The National Fitness Day campaign for 2023 reached a total audience of 88.5 million people, helping to inspire healthier lives across the UK and beyond. Powered by ukactive’s members and partners, National Fitness Day 2023 took place on Wednesday 20 September, under the theme ‘Your Health is for Life’, with free activities hosted by…
To say Derek Lunsford left a lasting impression at the 2022 Mr. Olympia would be a massive understatement. Transitioning from the 212 division, he made the most of his Men’s Open debut by coming within one spot of capturing the most coveted title in the sport of bodybuilding. Determined to topple reigning champion Hadi…
One of the biggest mysteries of the 2023 Olympia weekend has been involving the 2019 Mr Olympia winner. Brandon Curry was not in attendance at the Olympia Press Conference in the Orange County Convention Center because he was reportedly hospitalized before the kickoff of bodybuilding’s biggest weekend in Orlando, FL. Rumors have been swirling…
The annual tradition continues. The 2023 Olympia Weekend kicked off with the annual press conference, but this edition had a new forma. Olympia President Dan Solomon spoke to the crowd briefly recognizing owner Jake Wood and IFBB Pro League president Jim Manion. The athletes then made their entrances and sat at the old school…
The pursuit of making it in the highly competitive world of NASCAR comes with a lot of financial backing from sponsors, serious networking, training, practicing, natural talent, and a serious love of the sport. Blake Lothian discovered the sport as a child and was hooked. In 2019 and 2020 Lothian participated in the NASCAR…
REP Fitness has been making a name for themselves for some time now. But when the home gym equipment company launched a new line of barbells in the summer of 2023, we were excited to see how they improved upon their predecessors. After training with the Double Black Diamond Power Bar for several weeks,…
Which is best for building your pecs: Smith machine bench press or barbell bench press? Some argue that benching on a Smith machine is easier to learn, lets you lift heavier weights, and has a lower risk of injury, all of which are better for long-term gains. The traditional counterargument is that the Smith…