The ability to build muscle in response to training is a part of our physiology. It’s deeply encoded in our DNA and persists throughout our lifespan. Meaning, lifters of any age and experience level should be able to add noticeable muscle to their frames. Credit: MDV Edwards / Shutterstock If you’re deliberately and dedicatedly hitting […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all learned to work, live and play in a new normal wherein virtual connections have become more prevalent. However, a 2022 study from Tourism Economics for the U.S. Travel Association and J.D. Power’s Travel and Hospitality Intelligence found that the average business traveler expects to take around 1.6 business […]
Collagen has been a staple in my supplement routine for several years and has made a difference in how strong my hair and nails feel. I also believe it’s one of the reasons why I rarely experience significant joint pain, despite being in my late thirties and working out hard four to five days a […]
When most people think of a gym, they usually picture a room filled with heavy barbells, a range of dumbbells, and maybe a variety of machines. But, one iron jewel has been dug out of the past and has become increasingly popular over the last 20 years — the kettlebell. This simple-looking “cannonball with a […]
I was recently interviewing for a new gig as a freelance content marketing writer and journalist, chatting with a potential new client. We were almost finished with the interview when one of her questions took me by surprise, a huge topic she brought up almost as an afterthought. But I knew immediately my response would […]
Vacations often include tight schedules, crowds and non-stop stimulation. Many people return to work feeling more exhausted than when they left. Travel fatigue is real. That’s why vacation time might be better utilized at an affordable meditation retreat. After all, wellness destinations shouldn’t be expensive. Affordable meditation retreats provide opportunities to develop mindful, daily routines, […]
There are no shortage of World Records falling at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships. In fact, it almost appears as if the contest has multiple new stars every day during the week of June 11-18. Singaporean powerlifter Farhanna Farid is the latest to throw her hat into the ring. During […]
On a sunny March day in his hometown of Chicago, Chance the Rapper makes his way to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for our interview and his SUCCESS photo shoot. Students there on field trips watch with palpable excitement as Chance emerges from his car in his signature snapback with an embroidered […]
The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships have featured a variety of jaw-dropping performances from a few household names like Chapon and Connor. The latest record stunner in Valletta, Malta, belongs to young star powerlifter Brian Le. During the global contest taking place on June 11-18, 2023, Le successfully deadlifted 300.5 kilograms […]
On June 11, 2023, teenage powerlifter Morgan Nicholls shared an Instagram clip of himself scoring a raw 238.1-kilogram (525-pound) bench press during a training session. According to the caption of the 16-year-old athlete’s post, the upper body feat marked a personal record (PR) for the competitor. Nicholls wore wrist wraps for his press — which […]