As an avid marathon runner, I’ve learned that long distance runners and sprinters are two very different kinds of people. To run a marathon successfully, you have to build your body up to 26.2 miles, which means focusing on longer, slower runs for 16 to 20 weeks. But for sprinters, it’s all about building up […] Continue Reading »
How Many Reps? That people still ask this question confounds me as much today as it did when it was first asked of me by one of my very first training clients, way back in the day. Back then, one of the biggest hurdles the newfangled personal trainers—who, at the dawn of the fitness boom, […] Continue Reading »
On Episode 278 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis “The Menace” James was joined by regular panelists Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, and the gang made their predictions ahead of the 2026 Arnold UK. Despite their differing views, the crew all agreed on who would be the most successful bodybuilder in Birmingham. There’s a lot […] Continue Reading »
Over the past few years, HYROX has rapidly grown from a niche competition into one of the fastest-rising events in the global fitness scene. The race format blends endurance running with demanding strength stations, creating a hybrid test that challenges everything from aerobic capacity to muscular stamina. With the 2026 season kicking off, athletes across […] Continue Reading »
With Samson Dauda currently in a rebuilding phase, there’s only one Englishman who will make the short journey to Birmingham for the 2026 Arnold UK, and he hopes to make a statement in the process. Here’s what you need to know about rising star, Abou Konate. The official lineup for the 2026 Arnold UK Classic […] Continue Reading »
Kyle Kirkwood likes to travel light. Give him a percussion gun to stay loose during the week and a single pair of sunglasses he may or may not lose by the post-race press conference, and the IndyCar driver says pretty much good to go. On the track, though, when he climbs into his No. 27 […] Continue Reading »
The Bulgarian split squat is one exercise many lifters love to hate. It burns, and it exposes every weakness from your hips to your ankles. But some of these challenges may just come from improper setup. If you’ve ever felt wobbly, not getting enough depth, or like your front knee is taking a beating, it […] Continue Reading »
Eight-time Mr Olympia Lee Haney has taken to Instagram in the hopes of finding a living kidney donor after son Joshua created a post to try and save his dad’s life. Who Is Lee Haney? Haney is a hero in the world of bodybuilding and shares the record for most Mr Olympia trophies won, matching […] Continue Reading »
Sam Sulek is in England for the 2026 Arnold UK, and while he’s in the West Midlands, the social media star turned competitive bodybuilder made a pilgrimage to the famous Dino’s Gym in Solihull England. While there, he took his followers through an old-school workout to tax both bis biceps and triceps ahead of the […] Continue Reading »
Police have concluded that there will be no legal action taken in the aftermath of a chaotic brawl that saw Hollywood star Alan Ritchson embroiled in a violent altercation with his neighbor, Ronnie Taylor, after bodycam footage appears to suggest an element of self-defence. What Happened in the Alan Ritchson Fight? The incident occurred on […] Continue Reading »
When it comes to regrets, even the greatest athletes have a few. For some of the GOATs of the sports world, those moments of self-reflection have helped shape the trajectory of their impressive careers. Just ask U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan. “Yeah!” Donovan, who opened up about his life in his latest work, “How much […] Continue Reading »
Elite endurance athlete, Hidde Weersma has been crowned the 2026 HYROX EMEA champion after an inspiring performance in London in which the Netherland’s born competitor became the first man to complete the race in less than 53 minutes. With an official time of 52 minutes and 42 seconds, Weersma cemented a stunning HYROX season that […] Continue Reading »
Shocking scenes went viral on March 22, 2026, when Reacher and War Machine star Alan Ritchson was seen brawling with a man in his neighborhood. Now, that other guy, whose name is Ronnie Taylor has explained what went down, from his point of view. What Happened Between Alan Ritchson and His Neighbor? During the melee, […] Continue Reading »
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabigerol (CBG) are the non-psychoactive compounds found in cannabis that have been associated with lowering anxiety and the potential for pain relief, but new research suggests that CBD and CBG may have another important use—cleaning up and combatting fatty liver, the most widely suffered liver condition. What Is Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD)? […] Continue Reading »
You step up to the bar, lock in your deadlift setup, and let it rip from the floor. But something doesn’t feel right. Your grip loosens, and your lower back says, “No, thank you.” You could grind through it, but heavy deadlifts don’t leave much margin for error. Some days, your body has second thoughts, […] Continue Reading »
As an avid marathon runner, I’ve learned that long distance runners and sprinters are two very different kinds of people. To run a marathon successfully, you have to build your body up to 26.2 miles, which means focusing on longer, slower runs for 16 to 20 weeks. But for sprinters, it’s all about building up […] 
How Many Reps? That people still ask this question confounds me as much today as it did when it was first asked of me by one of my very first training clients, way back in the day. Back then, one of the biggest hurdles the newfangled personal trainers—who, at the dawn of the fitness boom, […] 
Over the past few years, HYROX has rapidly grown from a niche competition into one of the fastest-rising events in the global fitness scene. The race format blends endurance running with demanding strength stations, creating a hybrid test that challenges everything from aerobic capacity to muscular stamina. With the 2026 season kicking off, athletes across […] 
Kyle Kirkwood likes to travel light. Give him a percussion gun to stay loose during the week and a single pair of sunglasses he may or may not lose by the post-race press conference, and the IndyCar driver says pretty much good to go. On the track, though, when he climbs into his No. 27 […] 
The Bulgarian split squat is one exercise many lifters love to hate. It burns, and it exposes every weakness from your hips to your ankles. But some of these challenges may just come from improper setup. If you’ve ever felt wobbly, not getting enough depth, or like your front knee is taking a beating, it […] 
Police have concluded that there will be no legal action taken in the aftermath of a chaotic brawl that saw Hollywood star Alan Ritchson embroiled in a violent altercation with his neighbor, Ronnie Taylor, after bodycam footage appears to suggest an element of self-defence. What Happened in the Alan Ritchson Fight? The incident occurred on […] 
When it comes to regrets, even the greatest athletes have a few. For some of the GOATs of the sports world, those moments of self-reflection have helped shape the trajectory of their impressive careers. Just ask U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan. “Yeah!” Donovan, who opened up about his life in his latest work, “How much […] 
Elite endurance athlete, Hidde Weersma has been crowned the 2026 HYROX EMEA champion after an inspiring performance in London in which the Netherland’s born competitor became the first man to complete the race in less than 53 minutes. With an official time of 52 minutes and 42 seconds, Weersma cemented a stunning HYROX season that […] 
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabigerol (CBG) are the non-psychoactive compounds found in cannabis that have been associated with lowering anxiety and the potential for pain relief, but new research suggests that CBD and CBG may have another important use—cleaning up and combatting fatty liver, the most widely suffered liver condition. What Is Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD)? […] 
You step up to the bar, lock in your deadlift setup, and let it rip from the floor. But something doesn’t feel right. Your grip loosens, and your lower back says, “No, thank you.” You could grind through it, but heavy deadlifts don’t leave much margin for error. Some days, your body has second thoughts, […]