fitness

In 1965, former bodybuilder and US Marine Joe Gold opened up a gym in Venice, California, as a place for himself and his friends to train. Charging $60 a year, Joe kept costs down by making his own gym equipment, skimping on the heating, and recruiting every bodybuilder worth his salt as a...

Let's say you want to get in the best shape of your life - and stay that way. You're tired of losing the same 15 pounds over again every year and you want to put an end to the drastic ups and downs of your fitness journey. You're informed and equipped with the knowledge on what to do. You've...

Alex Roberts Reach Your Fitness Goals Using These 3 Tips When it comes to training and dieting, there are a variety of components that come into play when seeking optimal body composition and strength. Your training frequency. Your training style. Your macronutrient (fats, carbs, and proteins)...

You don’t need expensive tools or a lab to assess your fitness—just innovative, science-backed tests. Whether you’re looking to boost your strength, endurance, or mobility, these DIY fitness tests will give you clear benchmarks and help set you on the right path to your fitness goals. As a...

Life gets busy, and finding time for fitness can feel like an impossible task. But staying active doesn’t have to mean long, grueling workouts. In fact, short, efficient training sessions can be a game-changer for those with packed schedules. Whether you’re looking to build, maintain, or improve...

Lauren Buglioli’s star is on the rise. After her recent turns in Florida Man and Bad Monkey, the actor is set to make her soap debut in Beyond the Gates. But while Buglioli has been chasing her Hollywood dreams since childhood, health issues such as debilitating migraines almost put paid to her...

If you’ve seen recent images of Jennifer Aniston looking fitter than ever at 55-years-young, then you may be wondering how the popular Hollywood star maintains her ageless beauty. Apparently, it’s all about “breaking a sweat without breaking your body,” explains her coach, Dani Coleman, talking...

Being a force as an athlete while captivating thousands onstage as a music star is a dream some of us strive for in our lives. Alex Reade of Australian metalcore band Make Them Suffer is trying to be a weightroom replica of Damian Lillard and Deion Sanders—two sports stars who’ve attempted to...

If you plan to set health and fitness goals for 2025, it’s best to leave the “go big or go home” mentality behind. Setting excessively high goals may seem beneficial, but it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated. (Raise your hand if this sounds familiar!) “This time of the year is...

Carrie Minter Ebers was aware of the importance of looking good as a young model gracing the covers of glossy magazines like Playboy, Maxim, and Esquire, but her successful foray into the fitness world taught her the value of feeling great on the inside too. M&F caught up with this changemaker...

Andrea Laing’s latest movie, Yule Log 2 was a surprise release from the Adult Swim channel, but her dedication to staying in shape is far less spontaneous. The star recently say down with M&F to discuss her love of fitness, food, and getting out of her comfort zone. Before acting, Andrea Laing...

esGunnar Peterson may call himself “prehistoric,” but this coach, who has gained results from both celebrities and the general public keeps his own energy levels high as a motivated trainer, an ambassador for MitoQ, and a member of The Vitamin Shoppe’s Wellness Council. Searching for some...

The 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV was about much more than bodybuilding. It was a celebration of fitness and community. The folks that gathered to take part in the annual extravaganza saw and created memories that will last a lifetime. One of those people was Tony Saxby of W.O.L.F...

On Thanksgiving day, gyms around the nation receive lighter footfall while missing members work on getting heavier, but in a classic Instagram clip, this husband-and-wife fitness coaching duo demonstrate that it’s still possible to stay fit without leaving the house this holiday. If you’re brave...

Bobby Rich competed in Judo for Team GB and is a BJJ Blackbelt, but he’s also been gaining headlines as the coach that’s been helping David and Victoria Beckham crush their own PRs. As a fitness and wellness consultant, Rich continues to teach martial arts and has also collaborated with David...

Not everyone who is fat is unfit. But to what extend does staying active protect your life when you are losing the battle of the bulge? Research in this area continues to show that carrying extra pounds can lead to health problems, but no matter your BMI, those that exercise will live longer. A...

Burnout has become an all-too-familiar term, especially among professionals juggling demanding jobs, tight schedules, and personal responsibilities. The constant pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and manage both career and personal life often leads to exhaustion, anxiety, and a feeling of...

From those who are starting their muscle building journey, to those who have been aimlessly coasting along for years, the subject of eating for muscle growth is definitely a conversation starter. There’s a lot of information to digest before you can even think about digesting your food, and then...

United States Army Major David Nixon is a man of many talents and skills. He is also very passionate about the work he does and the difference he can make. One specific focus has stood out for him, though, sleep. He has been devoted to increasing awareness of its importance in general, and...

Ishmael Sandiford, widely known as “The Black Superman” and “The King of Calisthenics,” made history by becoming the first athlete in the world to win both a National Qualifying NPC Bodybuilding show and a Pro Qualifying Calisthenics competition on the same day. This unprecedented achievement...