Fitness
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Flexible Fitness: Everhaus and Its Alternatives for 2026
Everhaus, a fitness startup offering flexible access to hundreds of studios, just secured $50 million in Series B funding, valuing it at $500 million, according to TechCrunch .

Noah Richardson channels bodybuilder discipline into his indie-folk music
While on his 2026 tour, indie-folk artist Noah Richardson ensures he hits a Planet Fitness gym, bringing a bodybuilder's rigorous consistency to the often-unpredictable life of a musician.

Trey Lewis's 100-pound weight loss comeback: cold plunges & workouts
Country music star Trey Lewis has not only lost over 100 pounds twice but attributes his remarkable physical transformations to daily 6 a.

Intermittent fasting rewires brains, boosting weight loss by 7.8%
Magnetic imaging has revealed that intermittent fasting can rewire brain regions associated with appetite, emotion, and reward, fundamentally changing how participants relate to food.

How Progressive Overload Works for Long-Term Training Gains
Despite countless training programs promising unique paths to strength, studies show that simply increasing volume or load, regardless of the specific method, yields similar strength and muscle gains

Men's Health Month highlights needs beyond fitness this June
Men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women, a devastating statistic that casts a long shadow over broader health discussions.

David Charvet finds Father's Day rewarding through BUILD
Actor David Charvet's greatest Father's Day reward now stems from a fitness concept he co-created.

How Does Progressive Overload Build Muscle and Strength?
In a study involving 55 untrained young women, simply increasing repetitions was just as effective for building muscle and strength as lifting heavier weights, challenging a long-held gym floor...

How to Do Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Forget the intimidating barbell: the dumbbell Romanian deadlift offers a path to strength that's easier to learn and gentler on the lower back than its traditional counterpart.

Sports nutrition retailers face surging whey powder prices
A two-pound jug of Optimum Nutrition’s whey protein powder, a staple for many fitness enthusiasts, increased in price from about $40 to $54.

5 Types of Resistance Bands for Strength Training
After just seven weeks of training, individuals using elastic bands have been shown to improve maximal strength and power, rivaling gains achieved with traditional weights, according to scienceforspor

Fitness: A crucial tool for military spouse well-being
Sheila Casey, wife of a retired four-star General and a prominent advocate, declares fitness isn't a luxury for military spouses—it's a crucial tool.

Dennis James regrets prioritizing size over posing
Legendary bodybuilder Dennis James, reflecting on a career of impressive physiques, now openly regrets not dedicating an hour to posing practice instead of two hours of cardio.

Special Olympics fitness models reduce blood pressure for athletes with disabilities
Participants in Special Olympics fitness programs who started at high risk for heart disease showed the strongest reductions in blood pressure readings.

Study confirms resistance training's vital role in muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.
A comprehensive review of 111 studies found that resistance training consistently adds an average of 1.

World Cup soccer training: Why a workout plan builds better players
For many recreational soccer players, a weekend match follows minimal training, creating a "load spike.

Regan Grimes' 2-set leg strategy vs. actual training
Regan Grimes publicly advocated a "2-set" leg workout strategy for the 2026 Texas Pro, emphasizing efficiency.

Rhea Ripley trains with Jesse James West in new viral session
Fitness influencer Jesse James West's chest turned a vivid red, his face contorting in pain.

Bodybuilding legend Bill Grant dies
Bodybuilding legend Bill Grant, known universally as the 'Man of Steel,' has died, leaving behind a legacy forged by Mr.

IFBB Coach Explains How Bodybuilders Ruin Physique on Show Day
Despite intense dedication, many bodybuilders overdo last-minute changes, chasing an 'even better look' that often eludes them and can degrade their physique on show day.

Milos Sarcev coaches Hadi Choopan for 2026 Mr. Olympia
Despite a recent third-place finish at the 2026 Arnold Classic, Hadi Choopan has enlisted renowned coach Milos Sarcev.

Braun Strowman's new diet fuels WWE comeback
While on a 'cutting phase', WWE star Braun Strowman consumes an astonishing 7,300 calories daily, according to Muscleandfitness .

Adjusting Bench Press Range of Motion Targets Specific Muscles
Forget just lifting heavy: a recent study on bench press technique found that even partial ranges of motion can significantly alter muscle activation patterns, challenging the conventional wisdom of '

Lou Ferrigno Shares Longevity Secrets Post-Shoulder Surgery
At 74 years old, legendary bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno underwent shoulder surgery in December 2025, where doctors reattached 95% of a damaged tendon, according to Muscle & Fitness .

Senada Greca's full body kettlebell workout uses 5 exercises for brain health.
Beyond burning fat and building muscle, Senada Greca's full-body kettlebell workout might actually be making your brain bigger.

Barbell Back Squat Alternatives Ease Knee Pain Safely
Despite common belief, over 60% of individuals with knee osteoarthritis can significantly reduce pain through targeted exercise, often without surgery, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic

Russell Dickerson's Tour Workout Plan for Peak Performance
Russell Dickerson experienced an instant physical 'shred' after quitting alcohol, a change he made almost a month before this article, according to Muscle & Fitness .

Hip Thrust Variation Boosts Glute Hypertrophy
While many lifters prioritize the barbell hip thrust for glute growth, step-up variations activate the gluteus maximus at an astonishing 125% of maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), accordi

Nate Smith Achieves 71-Pound Weight Loss with New Health Plan
Country singer Nate Smith announced on Instagram that he has lost 71 pounds.

Brendan Wayne dons 62 pounds of armor for Mandalorian transformation
In the first 11 days of a shoot, Brendan Wayne, one of the actors portraying the Mandalorian, can lose 10 pounds due to the sheer physical demands of wearing the suit.