Kailan Kalina - Profile Page

Background

Kailan Kalina is a Bodybuilding.com content editor and competitive powerlifter with a bachelor's degree in magazine journalism and communications from the University of Oregon. She is a certified personal trainer.

When not training, Kalina can be found writing for her personal blog, consuming copious amounts of sushi and tacos (not simultaneously), and exploring new hiking trails in the mountains of Idaho.

Articles

Scott Mathison's 1-to-10 Bodyweight Challenge

Fitness model and actor Scott Mathison will show you exactly where your fitness level is at with this quick and heart-pounding challenge!

Published on: Dec 10, 2018
Shana Abraham Ditched Deprivation and Fueled Her Body for Fat Loss

On her journey to shedding 85 pounds, this 42-year-old wife and mother realized that the answer to health and weight control doesn't always mean fewer calories and more cardio. A sustainable, reasonable approach to eating, lifting, and cardio gave her a new life!

Published on: Dec 7, 2018
Ryan Brock Dug Himself Out of Depression, Divorce, and 70+ Unwanted Pounds!

When a shattered relationship left his whole world in pieces, Brock turned his sadness into fuel for a new body and new life ahead of him.

Published on: Dec 5, 2018
Brandan Fokken's Full-Body Circuit Workout

Physique competitor and personal trainer Brandan Fokken delivers a circuit workout to torch ALL your muscles in one short session.

Published on: Nov 30, 2018
Jay Maryniak Went From Rock Bottom To High-Flying Fitness Star

Jay Maryniak was fighting a losing battle against drugs and alcohol. Now, the functional fitness expert blows minds daily with his strength and power.

Published on: Nov 23, 2018
Mike Vazquez's Boulder-Shoulder Workout

Get back to the basics with this high-rep workout and construct your best shoulders yet.

Published on: Nov 19, 2018
Bigger and Better Arms With James Hollingshead

This Kaged Muscle-sponsored athlete has some tricks (and massive arms) up his sleeve. Watch his high-intensity approach to arms and learn how to develop an impressive set of your own!

Published on: Nov 19, 2018
This Nurse's Rx for Weight Loss? Exercise and Healthy Eating

Bodybuilding.com's ambassadors help spread the message of fitness far and wide. This month we turn the spotlight on mother, wife, and registered nurse Courtney Hendon.

Published on: Nov 13, 2018
Heavy Bench Day? You Need Mark Bell's Self-Unrack Guide

The best bench pressers don't get by with sketchy unracks or bad spotters. Learn how to set yourself up for big numbers with simple steps from the SuperTraining king himself, Mark Bell.

Published on: Nov 8, 2018
Jay Maryniak's Impossible One-Take Workout

Ready to see what "ready for anything" fitness looks like in action? Then watch as Jay Maryniak explodes through a brutal gauntlet of fitness feats in under six minutes.

Published on: Nov 5, 2018
Ex-Gymnast Melanie Plante Went From The Balance Beam To A Balanced Diet

With the right coach and an unshakeable work ethic, Plante curbed the yo-yo dieting and replaced her leotard with a competition bikini.

Published on: Aug 23, 2018
Shantel Chiola Survived A Car Wreck, Then Kicked 157 Pounds To The Curb

When a nasty car wreck left Chiola with a broken neck, her weight also took a brutal hit, forcing her to make life-changing decisions and reclaim her health.

Published on: Jul 25, 2018
Nurse Brea Dapra Treated Her Body With Intensive Care, Shedding 120 Pounds

Dapra wanted to change her body, STAT, so she ramped up her workouts and triaged her nutrition plan.

Published on: Jul 5, 2018
Bartender James Nash Traded Drinking For Dumbbells

James Nash cut alcohol and gained a cut physique in his quest for an addiction-free lifestyle.

Published on: Jun 27, 2018
Military Man Fredrick McMillan Aims for Excellence

Tired of his unhealthy ways, this Air Force radio tech changed his frequency.

Published on: Jun 1, 2018
When Getting Swole Took Its Toll, Amir Khounani Bounced Back

After a gnarly chest tear, Khounani persevered. Now, he's aiming to build his best physique yet.

Published on: May 16, 2018
Pascal Rwabukamba Thwarted Type 2 Diabetes By Losing 266 Pounds

People say everything's bigger in Texas, and Rwabukamba was no exception until he dropped 266 pounds.

Published on: Apr 26, 2018
Police Officer Tom DuPont Put The Cuffs On His "Dad Bod"

The Air Force veteran fought against heavy drinking and a high-stress lifestyle en route to dropping 70 pounds.

Published on: Apr 17, 2018
Dani Grey Body Slammed 120 Pounds And Left It On The Canvas

This mother of two's losses in body fat are leading toward wins in the wrestling ring.

Published on: Apr 10, 2018
Christy Hare Lifted Her Way Out Of Grief

Fed up with being overweight and unhappy, Christy dug deep and shed the pounds and pain that held her back.

Published on: Mar 26, 2018