Alyssa Ritchey started out as a hyperactive farm girl, then traveled through the gamut of sports including gymnastics, track and field, skateboarding, bikini, and CrossFit. Now sheâs a record-setting weightlifter with the Olympic team in her sights. She shares her story and her blow-by-blow account of her most triumphant lifts!
May 07, 2019
•45 min read
Meet slam dunk specialist and new Team Bodybuilding.com athlete Myree Bowden. This wide-ranging interview includes the training secrets that have allowed him to keep growing his vertical jump even as he gets older.
April 26, 2019
•46 min read
From banging barbells in his basement as a teenager to famously sneaking onto a Texas high school field for a workout, the fitness exploits of Rob Gronkowski have been anything but boring. Here's how he turned his training on its head to focus on longevity in football and life.
October 15, 2018
•5 min read
UK-based athletic adventurer Ross Edgley talks with Nick and Heather just days before undertaking an unbelievable feat: swimming all the way around Great Britain at a very muscular 220-plus pounds. This is a true deep-dive into the limits of human training and performance, philosophy, and "strongman swimming," all of which come together in Edgley's new best-seller, "The World's Fittest Book."
June 01, 2018
•54 min read
Our favorite bodybuilder-turned-triathlete stops by to discuss his latest challenge and triumph, a 50-kilometer high-desert ultramarathon in the middle of winter. The man who has famously "never missed a meal in 19 years" also talks about his recent experiment with intermittent fasting, and his next adventure: an unsupported ultra-triathlon in Yellowstone National Park!
April 16, 2018
•35 min read
Mind, body, spirit; Jens Pulver aims to perfect them all, even though his competitive fighting days are over. Now, his training camp has to last a lifetime. Now, it's about forever.
January 30, 2018
•6 min read
You may know Kris Gethin the bodybuilder, but Kris Gethin the ultra-endurance athlete? That's a new one. But not only is the master of pain training to do an Ironman triathlon, he's doing it in a fraction of the time that athletes usually take. In this episode, Kris talks with us about what will surely be a wild ride.
April 30, 2017
•27 min read
Too many promising talents have seen their careers end on the surgeon's table. Don't be another cautionary tale! Take a proactive approach now to your self-care and training, and watch it pay off for years to come.
April 17, 2017
•6 min read
Low levels of testosterone can lead to reduced muscle mass, poor athletic performance, and a lackluster libido. Learn how to raise your T levels without testosterone therapy.
March 07, 2017
•4 min read
NYC-based coach and Performix athlete Andy Speer talks about his unique approach to training and coaching, and why he likes to compete in sports ranging from Olympic lifting to martial arts into his 30s.
January 08, 2017
•35 min read
If you've played a sport or worked out, you've slapped an ice pack on a sore knee or shoulder at some point. Learn why cold isn't always the best way to treat an injury.
November 29, 2016
•4 min read
He may be the fastest human to walk the earth, but competing in the Olympics is as much a mental feat as it is a physical one. Learn how "The Lightning Bolt" keeps his head in the game.
August 04, 2016
Get to know the four remarkable weightlifters representing the United States in the 2016 Olympics, and discover what makes each one worth cheering for over the next two weeks in Rio!
August 04, 2016
Obviously, improving your 40-yard dash is one of the best things you can do to improve your performance in almost any sport. The workout program below will help you get faster in record time!
July 23, 2016
•1 min read
Conquering a heavy kettlebell strict press is a puzzle that many strong people struggle to figure out. Here's your plan to crank through the sticking points and power a big weight overhead!
June 21, 2016
Once upon a time, golfers were considered anything but athletic. Nowadays, the top pros fill out a golf shirt while dazzling on the green. Are they setting themselves up to fail?
February 21, 2016
So it's your first day out, and you have all your cool new gear and look like a pro. But if you haven't been working out, boy are you going to be in for a surprise. Well don't be ... Use some simple exercises right here!
December 31, 2015
A little variety might be just the thing you need to jack up your strength. All you need is one heavy kettlebell and your body.
December 30, 2015
•6 min read
Here are four of my favorite reactive agility drills. The best part about these is that they're fun... Most athletes will prefer these over getting in a straight line and running through an obstacle course of cones.
October 08, 2015
Whether you're an amateur athlete or a weekend warrior, our list of the top 5 supplements for improved athletic performance can help you get the most out of every workout, game, or run!
April 09, 2015
•5 min read
You don't have to be preparing for the Olympics to train for more athleticism. Take what you're doing now and make it more explosive, powerful, and effective!
January 20, 2014
UFC fighter Chris Weidman wins matches because he out-works everyone. Here's the hard-core training protocol that helped him defeat Anderson Silva.
December 19, 2013
•7 min read
If you're not one to set, spike, or dig on the court, but still aim for an athletic lower body, integrate these volleyball-based exercises into your routine!
November 24, 2013
It's easy to get caught up in sport-specific training, but sometimes athletes can benefit from a little time training under the rubric of another sport. Meet strongman, your key to increased power, endurance, and muscular control!
June 04, 2013
•6 min read
Train with Atlas stones to get stronger, more explosive, and more powerful. Whether you're a fighter or just want a fit physique, you can train like a Titan.
February 21, 2013
•4 min read
Explosive strength creates champions. The players you will see in Super Bowl XLVII use these exercises to shine when the game is on the line. Learn their secrets!
January 31, 2013
•4 min read
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has heard it all. He isn't an elite quarterback. He doesn't win big games. Whatever happens in Super Bowl XLVII, it's clear that the naysayers were wrong.
January 30, 2013
•6 min read
Step into the ring with IFBB Figure Pro Nicole Wilkins for a powerful, high-intensity workout that will get you lean and ripped in just minutes a day.
November 25, 2012
•4 min read
When the extreme need to feed their fix, they will get it, even at the cost of their bodies, their lives. Check out our list. Can you handle these sports? Would you even want to?
October 31, 2012
•3 min read
Watch NFL games during the week; play on the weekends. Leave the stadium seats and hit the field with NFL-caliber workouts, nutrition, and recovery techniques.
October 16, 2012
•3 min read
From hyperbaric chambers, to infrared saunas, to vibrating foam rollers, meet the latest and greatest recovery tools in NFL players' arsenals.
October 03, 2012
•10 min read
Are you in the game rather than watching it? Then nachos and wings don't cut it. Learn how to fuel up, and you'll last longer and play stronger.
October 02, 2012
Every athlete has a story, but Lolo Jonesâs is especially inspiring. Learn how sheâs overcome a lifetime of adversity to become one of the USAâs most celebrated hurdlers.
July 30, 2012
•3 min read
Brick workouts are a staple for any triathlete. Learn how to fuel your body for intense workouts and finish the race happy, rather than hurling!
June 05, 2012
•4 min read
Proper supplementation and a pristine diet make perfect fuel for the high-performance athlete. Ingest MuscleTech's best to trounce the rest.
January 31, 2012
•2 min read
NFL scouts love speed. Recent speed increases have changed the way football is played. Get with the times, blaze through the 3-cone drill and finish ahead of the rest.
January 31, 2012
Think of your body as a high performance engine, and don't pump it full of regular gas. It needs high octane fuel to open up and perform at its peak - on and off the gridiron.
January 31, 2012
Many athletes think they are fast, but are they NFL fast? The 40-yard dash measures pure athleticism. Fractions of seconds separate first-round talent from the undrafted.
January 31, 2012
The vertical jump doesn't impress NFL scouts. They look at an athlete's power potential to put them in a superior class. The pros want a reason to put you in that class. This could be it.
January 31, 2012
Elite athleticism comes naturally for few football players. NFL scouts understand this and respect less-gifted players who put in extra work to compete against and beat the complacent elite.
January 31, 2012
The 225 bench test provides NFL scouts with a look in an athlete's training past. Let's roll under the bar. It's time to put up or shut up.
January 31, 2012
Vertical jump is important, but it doesn't express true power potential in the eyes of NFL scouts. Make them salivate over your broad jump and pure athletic power.
January 31, 2012
