IFBB Pro Eric Janicki’s ‘Perfect Volume’ Chest and Triceps Workout for Mass – Muscle & Fitness

Eric Janicki, competitor in the Men’s Open division earned his IFBB Pro Card in May 2025and is now in the hunt for an Olympia qualification. To get himself into the mix, the big man has varied his volume to find the sweet spot when working his chest and triceps, while protecting himself from injury by […]

Milos Sarcev praises the current state of men’s physique on ‘TMP’ – Muscle & Fitness

Episode 255 of The Threat Podcast saw host Dennis James with regulars Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev as they judged the 2025 Olympia event. While the gang didn’t feel like the Open division quite lived up to the night’s hype, Sarcev had high praise for the Men’s Physique group. During the show, Dennis “The Menace” […]

What we learned from the Mr. Olympia 2025 – Muscle and fitness

It’s been more than a week since Derek Lunsford became Mr. Olympia was crowned. And since things have settled since bodybuilding’s biggest event, there’s still plenty to talk about. I have to say that this year’s event was reminiscent of a real, live, old-fashioned bodybuilding show as a spectacle. Gone were the distractions of smoke, […]

Reebok partners with F45 Training to launch Smart Ring and Next-Gen Performance Gear – Muscle & Fitness

Reebok has officially teamed up with F45 Training to become the official partner for performance footwear, apparel and wearables, including the brand’s new Smart Ring. The partnership, announced this month, hopes to set a “new standard for how fitness looks, feels and connects people worldwide,” according to a release from the popular footwear franchise. “At […]

5 Bulgarian Split Squat Alternatives to Build Stronger Legs Without the Balance Struggle

The Bulgarian split squat is an exercise that many lifters love to hate. The love comes from the single-sided strength and the quad and glute goodness. The hate part is simple: they suck and expose every lower body weakness you have. If you’re like me, you do them anyway because the love trumps the hate […]

Recovery is the real MVP of the holidays – VASA Fitness

The holidays are packed with exercise, both inside and outside the gym. Between family plans, work deadlines, shopping, travel, and staying on top of your training, your body and brain are working overtime. Therefore, recovery is not optional, but essential. The good news? Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to mean doing less. It just […]

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Assistant Health Editor Assistant Health Editor Ava Durgin is an assistant health editor at mindbodygreen. She recently graduated from Duke University, where she received a BA in Global Health and Psychology. In her previous work, Ava was the Patient Education Lead for Duke Hospital affiliated programs, focusing on combating food insecurity and childhood obesity. Image […]