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Jelly Roll, Grammy-nominated singer, has lost approximately 200 pounds naturally, avoiding GLP-1 medications to protect his vocal cords. His wife Bunnie Xo has supported his journey while openly discussing her own microdosing experience. By April 2025 he was down to 357 pounds, with a target to feature on Men’s Health by March 2026. Beyond weight loss, he’s overcome legal troubles and addiction, testifying on drug reform. His transformation highlights goal setting, supportive...

Fit runner Jeff collapsed mid-race, revealing a silent 50–60% blockage in his “widowmaker” artery. This near–fatal event was triggered by atrial fibrillation, not exercise, exposing how undetected plaque can lurk without symptoms. The article unpacks the stages of atherosclerosis, how plaque ruptures, and why collateral vessels from training can mask serious occlusions. It also highlights essential screenings—like lipid panels, calcium scans, and CT angiograms—to catch risks...

At 70, Michael Kish shattered masters track expectations with a 100m dash in 13.47 seconds, outpacing younger age groups and leaving rivals in his wake. Beginning competitive sprinting at age 40, he built decades of strength, speed, and mobility to defy age-related decline. His performance underscores the power of consistent training, strategic speed sessions, and prioritizing recovery. Using age-grading, his time rivals elite younger sprinters, proving it’s never too late to chase...

The article presents a practical, sustainable strategy to fight heart disease by emphasizing specific research-backed foods over restrictive diets. Key foods include lycopene-rich produce, phytosterol-packed nuts and seeds, flavonoids from berries and tea, extra virgin olive oil, and omega-3 fatty fish. It warns against marketed “heart-healthy” items like flavored yogurts, granola bars, and juices due to their high sugar content. Complementary interventions such as high-intensity...

Powerlifter Anatoli Malykhin disguised as a gym cleaner and stunned lifters by deadlifting massive weights with a “heaviest mop in the world,” all while juggling fake calls from his mom. He even won a spontaneous $200 bet and shared his periodization-based training method combined with high-collagen nutrition and efficient workouts. The prank blends authentic reactions and practical strength advice, challenging biases about appearances and highlighting smart programming over brute...

Margot Robbie stunned the Barbie cast by holding a 4:10 plank, outlasting Ryan Gosling by over a minute. Under celebrity trainer David Higgins, the cast combined Pilates and strength workouts up to six days a week, always ending sessions with core exercises. Beyond aesthetics, planks emerged as a benchmark for full-body stability, mental grit and functional strength. The article outlines time-based goal setting, plank variations, balanced strength work, Pilates integration and social...

Mike Tyson’s rise from troubled youth to boxing icon was shaped by Cus D’Amato’s rigorous, psychological training system. Before breakfast, teen Tyson ran 3–5 miles at 4 a.m., performed 2,000 sit-ups and 500 push-ups, and then tackled heavy bag rounds and sparring at fight intensity. His regimen fused physical brutality and mental warfare, using visualization, weaponized anger, and ceaseless repetition to build fearsome power, speed, and conditioning. Recovery and nutrition were equally...

Consumers often treat protein bars like inherently healthy foods, but their calorie density and ingredient quality can derail weight-loss efforts. Dr. Mike Israetel highlights five key factors—protein-to-calorie ratio, palatability, total calories per bar, dietary context, and composition—to determine which bars support fitness goals. Mindlessly eating high-calorie, tasty bars can create surplus calories, while tracking macros and choosing high-protein, lower-calorie options ensures they...

Skull crushers are an often overlooked triceps isolation move that can drive serious arm growth when performed correctly. This article breaks down the key triceps anatomy, offers a detailed step-by-step on bench setup and movement patterns, covers five equipment-based variations from EZ-bar to kettlebell and incline, and warns against common pitfalls like short range, excessive weight, poor warm-ups and sloppy tempo. Practical FAQs explain why skull crushers target the long head and...

Fitness coach Menno Henselmans warns that generic “back day” routines leave gains on the table, advocating muscle-specific exercises instead. He breaks down back anatomy—from erector spinae foundations to traps and rear delts—showing why tension in stretched positions drives superior growth. Henselmans highlights lat prayers: a constant-tension exercise that beats traditional pullovers and rows for lat engagement. He also recommends targeted row variations and cable reverse flys for rear...

Bodybuilding icon Dexter Jackson, 2008 Mr. Olympia winner, still trains intensively at 55 and boasts a physique rivaling men half his age. In recent footage he demolishes an arm session with preacher curls, spider curls, pushdowns, and diamond push-ups, proving smart, high-volume training retains his edge. Rather than plotting a return to competition, Jackson focuses on longevity, health, and consistent performance without chasing trophies. His unmatched legacy includes five Arnold...

Lucy Davis, a former competitive swimmer turned ultrarunner and Hyrox record-holder, combines data-driven training with rigorous recovery. Logging two workouts daily, she tracks HRV, VO2 max, heart rate, and sleep with a Whoop tracker to optimize performance. Her recovery playbook features consistent bedtime routines, diverse aerobic and anaerobic workouts, and mental tools like journaling and gratitude. After overcoming an eating disorder, she now consumes 3,000+ calories per day...

David Laid transformed from a skinny teen into a global fitness icon, driven by a tragic loss and YouTube inspiration. His training blends powerlifting with hypertrophy and mobility work to build both strength and aesthetics. He follows a bulking-cutting diet rich in lean proteins, complex carbs, and key supplements, while publicly addressing natural bodybuilding debates. Transparent about mental health struggles and body image, he fosters authenticity across YouTube and Instagram...