Bulking up? Don’t believe all the hype. There are plenty of popular theories about how to get the best boost from lifting weights — but just because you heard it from a gym bro doesn’t mean it’s true. A narrative published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science has taken on three common beliefs about … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son is following in his jacked footsteps. Joseph Baena, 25, took on bodybuilding like his father and has now officially earned professional status in just his second show ever, he revealed in an interview posted on Instagram. “I’m really excited to be a part of the INBA and to experience this wonderful program,” … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been helping train his 28-year-old love child Joseph Baena for his son’s bodybuilding debut at a competition in Colorado this Saturday. The 78-year-old former Governor of California and Hollywood action star has been hands on helping as Baena works out at Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, ahead of his first bodybuilding competition. … Read more
Swole — without the serious side effects. For generations, gym rats have turned to illicit steroid use for bigger muscles, despite the numerous side effects and dangerous risks, from roid rage and infertility to, in some cases, death. But the landscape of muscle-building is being reshaped as a growing number of fitness bros ditch the … Read more
It’s a growing problem that’s long been overlooked. For decades, body image issues have been pegged as primarily a female struggle, with one study finding that 53% of American girls are “unhappy with their bodies” by age 13. Now, experts say the epidemic is increasingly reaching boys and young men — and while their female … Read more
Pump the brakes! As fitfluencers push powerlifting, weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods. Research suggests that about 4% of women have used anabolic steroids at least once, up from 1.6% a decade ago. There are certainly benefits of strength training for … Read more
Keira Williams is milking motherhood for all it’s worth. The money-making mama is among the rising number of postnatal parents vending their natural nectar by the ounce — allowing them to pocket a tidy profit of as much as $1,000 a day. And while the bounty of their bosoms is often destined for other moms in … Read more
Your love of steak could make you prematurely meat your maker. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, eating too much protein — especially at a certain age — could be shaving years off your life. “Animal proteins are rich in arginine, leucine and contain specific sequences of amino acids that stimulate … Read more
A bodybuilder who spent over $46,483.50 (£35k) on a steroid addiction, which left him in a coma fighting for his life, has ditched the sport for good after having to learn to walk again. Zak Wilkinson, 32, spent more than two years abusing steroids and adopting extreme eating habits – like weighing syrups in his … Read more
Adam Katz always dreamed of being larger than life. “I knew I wanted to be bigger than what was naturally possible for most guys,” the Arizona-based online fitness coach, who began bodybuilding at 14, told The Post. After not seeing any results from his natural approach, the 24-year-old turned to testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, … Read more
A bodybuilder died suddenly at the gym after going into cardiac arrest. José Mateus Correia Silva, 28, was reportedly working out with his friends when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to a nearby fire station to receive aid. However, the attempts to resuscitate him were futile. On Friday, Nov. 22, the … Read more
Meet the super fit 52-year-old online star who went from an overweight middle-aged lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years. Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a dramatic change to her lifestyle when she got tired of being sad and having low self-esteem. Claudia Oliveira lost over 66 pounds … Read more
They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ones on social media isn’t the only way apps like Instagram and TikTok can mess with body image. A University of South Australia study found that another social media habit among men is an indicator that they may obsess … Read more
A bodybuilder mom fears she won’t live to 50 — after being diagnosed with a rare joint condition. Tracy Kiss, 36, always put her flexibility and high energy levels down to being fit and healthy. When she started bodybuilding at the age of 29, she “didn’t think much” of dislocating her joints — as it … Read more
He was a magnetic man of steel. Doctors at a New Delhi hospital removed 39 coins and 37 magnets from a man’s intestine after he swallowed the metals under the assumption that ”zinc helps in bodybuilding.” X-rays taken before the surgery inside Sir Ganga Ram Hospital show massive metal clots forming in the 26-year-old’s intestines … Read more
A Texas bodybuilder has been hospitalized over 20 times due to a rare heart condition that’s brought on by drinking a cold glass of water. “I’d take a gulp of cold water. As I’m settling back down, I feel the double thud,” Franklin Aribeana, 35, told ABC News of his apparent heart-related hydrophobia. “I’d never … Read more
He’s on a roll. A British bodybuilder is doubling down on his decision to eat a daily “brick” of butter to improve his body’s “function” and subsequently avoid being hangry. And butter is only one part of 28-year-old Jonathan Griffiths’ aggressive eating plan. The Dorset, England, man puts Rocky Balboa to shame by scarfing down … Read more
Rihanna’s song “We Found Love” could be about the film “Love Lies Blooding,” for there are few places more hopeless than the sleazy desert setting of Kristen Stewart’s twisted romance. The A24 movie premiered Saturday night at Sundance, which is the perfect launching spot for the grungy story of two lesbians who meet during a … Read more
An Australian paramedic and bodybuilder facing multiple charges of possessing steroids and cocaine is facing strict new rules imposed by the health regulator. Marlette Le-Feuvre has had her registration as a paramedic in Queensland’s Ambulance Service (QAS) restricted by the Office of Health Ombudsman (OHO) pending the resolution of a raft of drug charges. Police … Read more
Talk about massive flex appeal. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Joseph Baena went viral on Instagram Monday after the 22-year-old bodybuilder shared a video of himself flexing for his 564,000 followers. In the video, Baena is seen wearing a black tank top, gray sweatpants, white socks and slip-on Vans before ripping off his shirt and giving viewers … Read more