A shoulder injury put Mitch Wagner out of commission when he was knocking at the door of elite CrossFit competition. Now, as he works his way back, his training methods, recovery techniques, and supplementation are more important than ever.
May 28, 2021
•3 min read
It's one of the major NPC bodybuilding competitions of the Pacific Northwest, made even more significant this year as competitors emerge from the cancellations of 2020 to step onstage for the first time in over a year.
April 23, 2021
•14 min read
It's one of the major NPC bodybuilding competitions of the Pacific Northwest, made even more significant this year as competitors emerge from the cancellations of 2020 to step onstage for the first time in over a year.
April 22, 2021
•2 min read
The Emerald Cup is a premier bodybuilding show known for attracting serious competitors from across the northwest. Here's what to expect in its return!
April 22, 2021
•3 min read
The Rock and Dany Garcia's health and fitness summit will feature elite physique competition as well as music, education, and group fitness and wellness events.
February 18, 2020
•1 min read
Dany Garcia has had a lifelong passion for bodybuilding and fitness. Learn how that devotion has underpinned her spectacularly successful career and what prompted her to prep for a bodybuilding contest herself.
October 02, 2019
•7 min read
The biggest event in bodybuilding is almost here: the crowning of this year's Mr. Olympia! We've got the lowdown and predictions on all the men's Olympia divisions for the 2019 best-in-the-world competition.
September 03, 2019
•7 min read
The 2019 CrossFit Games are days away, so we're spotlighting this sport and celebrating our Team Bodybuilding.com Games athletes: Kelsey Kiel and Saxon Panchik!
July 24, 2019
•5 min read
These Team Bodybuilding.com athletes and USA Olympic weightlifters describe their journey to winning gold at the 2019 Pan American Championships and offer tips on making the most of a competition prep.
May 24, 2019
•9 min read
"Weight gain" and "weight loss" tend to dominate fitness and nutrition conversations. But what if you wantâor your sport demandsâthat the number on the scale doesnât change all that much? Doug Kalman, PhD, RD, a researcher and dietician who has also competed in boxing, talks with Nick and gives him a no-BS lesson about how to eat for maximum strength gains and body re-composition. Listen up if you participate in a weight-classed sport, or just want to change your body without having to buy a whole new wardrobe!
March 20, 2019
•47 min read
You already know who won the Arnold Classic, but did you know there's a whole amateur division as well? Check out the list of amateur winners who've now earned their spot on the IFBB Pro League main stage!
March 20, 2019
•1 min read
After his shape-over-size victory at the 2019 Arnold Classic, does long-time competitor and comeback hero Brandon Curry finally have what it takes to win it all in Vegas this September?
March 08, 2019
•2 min read
The official IFBB Arnold final results scorecards, courtesy of the Arnold Sports Festival. Congratulations to Brandon Curry, winner of the 2019 Arnold Classic!
March 04, 2019
•2 min read
Jackson Bliton, better known as Bajheera, has built a unique dual following online. He's a pro bodybuilder, but also a pro gamer, and streams both to tens of thousands daily. He shares his story, his nutritional approach, and takes live questions from his Twitch followers.
October 29, 2018
•58 min read
On the verge of her fourth go-round in the USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, Meg Squats talks with us about her prep, how she used her program Uplifted to great effect in the offseason, and what she'd tell herself if she had it all to do over again.
October 15, 2018
•32 min read
Look him up, and you'll see a researcher who has been involved in many foundational studies in strength and supplement research. But this Ph.D. is also a bodybuilder with three decades of competition under his belt.
October 01, 2018
•32 min read
The official 2018 IFBB Olympia final results scorecards, courtesy of IFBBpro.com. Congratulations to Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden, the new 2018 bodybuilding world champion!
September 14, 2018
•5 min read
Phil Heath, who has his collection of haters hoping annually for a new Mr. O, should disappoint the naysayers once more with his eighth consecutive victory.
September 07, 2018
•7 min read
Why is the 2018 Olympia weekend like a Las Vegas casino? Because the stakes are high, and every physique sport is a different game of chance.
August 31, 2018
•6 min read
It may be the furthest thing from your mind, or something you can't stop thinking about. Either way, if you've been diligently bodybuilding for any length of time, entering a contest is one thing you should experience at least once in your life!
April 30, 2018
•6 min read
IFBB pro Branch Warren has been a world-class bodybuilder for so long, it's easy to forget he's still just 42 years oldâand still as huge and shredded as ever. "The Texas Rattlesnake" opens up about his history, his favorite game meats, and how he trains todayâincluding his personal "strongman biathlon."
February 07, 2018
•27 min read
If youâve thought that itâs impossible for you to lose weight and carve the body youâve dreamed about, youâve joined the right challenge. Possible Pat is here to guide you through the next 16 weeks and open your eyes to how you can transform your life â forever.
January 01, 2018
•12 min read
The 2016 Mr. Olympia Classic Physique runner-up puts his hood on to discuss his role in the new movie "Bigger," hustling to survive, and the version of training he calls "blunt force trauma."
December 27, 2017
•6 min read
IFBB Bikini Pro and fitness model Amy Updike talks tats, nursing, implants, and how CrossFit inspired her to take up bikini competitions.
November 01, 2017
•19 min read
Just days after the dramatic climax of his six-month Man of Iron video series and training protocol, Kris stops by to share the amazing story, and the wisdom he earned along the way. If you haven't watched Episode 25, watch that first, and then listen to this!
October 16, 2017
•29 min read
Chiseled abs and a jaw-dropping physique make you feel good when you look in the mirror, but it's easy to go off the rails when you continue to chase aesthetic results.
October 11, 2017
•4 min read
Ever wonder what it would be like to go behind the scenes at the Olympia? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia take you there in an amazing new documentary film.
October 06, 2017
•1 min read
He's a highly popular trainer and bodybuilder who also happens to have one of the most impressive sets of wheels out there. But Julian Smith doesn't keep his training secret! He shares plenty that you can use right away in this in-depth conversation.
October 02, 2017
•48 min read
In his second visit to the podcast, the weight-loss icon Pat Brocco tells us about his first time competing onstage after losing over 300 pounds. He's also helping lead a unique new weightloss challenge for Bodybuilding.com that his fans need to know about!
September 18, 2017
•18 min read
On the eve of yet another title defense, the three-time IFBB Olympia Fitness champion traces her path from a small Russian town to the top of the fitness world.
September 10, 2017
•6 min read
Can anybody derail the Phil Heath Express at this season's Mr. Olympia? Although anything's possible, this is one train that shows no signs of stopping!
August 29, 2017
•11 min read
Making predictions about the Olympia is like a Vegas crapshoot: You can take odds that the champ is on a hot roll, but there's always a new shooter coming out.
August 29, 2017
•6 min read
WBFF pro bodybuilder Lee Constantinou went from lean martial artist to competitive bodybuilder in a matter of months, and has never looked back. He's taken to the stage 10 times in the past six years, and he shared his plan for how to get there, feel good doing it, and develop your crucial plan for afterward.
July 09, 2017
•33 min read
Are you getting ready for your first show? Make sure you've nailed down these necessities before your big debut. Miss just one and you'll regret it!
June 13, 2017
Heather Eastman, a former NPC competitor, coach, and judge, as well as a content editor for Bodybuilding.com, joins the show as co-host and digs deep into show prep. Are you thinking about aiming for the stage and wondering if it's the right for you? Start here, and then decide.
June 11, 2017
•20 min read
When a competitor undergoes a dramatic weight-loss transformation but lacks the chiseled physique and symmetrical perfection to win, do they still have a place on the bodybuilding stage?
June 08, 2017
Figure, physique, or bikini? What about bodybuilding or fitness? These can seem like crucial, irreversible decisions, but not if you start your journey by learning all your options. Here's what you need to know before you aim for the stage!
May 22, 2017
Ever wonder what bikini competitors do to prepare for competition? NPC competitor and fitness coach Taylor Chamberlain takes you through a full day of eating as she prepares for her next event.
May 15, 2017
Think you have what it takes to compete in bodybuilding? A former NPC competitor and bodybuilding judge shares her insight on what you should ask yourself before preparing to step onstage.
May 04, 2017
•4 min read
