Even though, National mushroom day takes place on October 15 each year, an average American will eat almost 4-pounds of the fleshy fungus annually, making it an important staple of many household’s meal prep plans. And, while button mushrooms reign supreme with 90% of sales, that’s just the tip of the toadstool. With colder…
The Olympia is a global event that serves as a place for fitness enthusiasts from all walks of life to gather. Going to the Olympia is about much more than bodybuilding alone. Champions are crowned, legends are celebrated, and people can be educated about many facets of fitness and sports. One such sport that…
If you were to read about Douglas Greenlaw’s career and life on his website, you would see that the U.S. Army war hero and business executive has been on several adventures and is passionate about seeing the world from the top of mountains and from places most people wouldn’t travel to. At the bottom…
Protein is the number one macronutrient that most gym rats and athletes associate with building muscle. It’s usually the centerpiece of a goal-focused diet plan, whether it’s a big serving of grilled meat taking up the majority of room on a plate or a shaker bottle filled to the brim with protein powder. Some…
The dumbbell shoulder press is an excellent exercise for developing strong, symmetrical shoulders. It’s particularly effective for training the front and side deltoids, which are most responsible for the size and shape of your shoulders. It’s also safe, easy to learn, and requires minimal equipment. In this article, you’ll learn what the dumbbell shoulder…
Having already earned my CPR/AED and CPT certifications through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), I was eager to explore other options that could enhance my abilities and income-earning opportunities as a fitness professional. As I expanded my client base at YouFit, where I started working as a personal trainer shortly after getting my…
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the way many of us work, prompting organisations around the world to embrace remote work and hybrid working models. Whilst those affected continue to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these changes (and those that aren’t in roles that can be done remotely roll their eyes at the whole ‘debate’)…
As another NBA season gets ready to kick off, one of its true defining trailblazers is still working to receive the recognition he so rightfully deserves. Spencer Haywood and the antitrust suit he brought against the league in 1971 helped lay the groundwork for professional basketball as we know it today. Without the Supreme…
Ashley Kaltwasser is a legend in our industry. She is arguably the greatest Bikini competitor of all time thanks to her three Bikini Olympia titles and two Bikini International wins. Her 41 pro wins is the most of any competitor male or female in IFBB Pro League history. She’s not slowing down anytime soon,…
When people think of the Olympia Weekend, they think about bodybuilders that are flexing onstage, posing down for the fans, and inspiring people around the world with their physiques and stories of success. Bodybuilding is associated with muscles, abs, and definition, but there are many ways one can build a body, and there are…