Blessing Awodibu makes hanging leg raises a breeze – Muscle and fitness

Blessing Awodibu may be known as ‘The Boogieman’ to bodybuilding fans, but the Irish powerhouse is a gentle giant when it comes to spending time with his little girl, as he recently demonstrated by performing hanging leg raises with his ‘Baby Boogie’. The Irish professional bodybuilder, who earned his IFBB Pro card in 2020 and […]

Dehydration can increase stress by 50%: new research links water intake to cortisol control – Muscle & Fitness

If you exercise regularly and sleep well, but still feel stressed by situations you know you can handle, the answer could lie in restoring your hydration levels, according to recent research. This is evident from a new study conducted by Liverpool John Moores Universityand published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that those who […]

How to Maintain Peak Performance While Traveling: Why Top Performers Choose Flykitt – Muscle Strength & Fitness

Top performance is usually achieved through dedication, precision and planning. Elite athletes understand that every variable matters – from maintaining sleep routines to nutrition and minimizing inflammation for recovery and injury prevention. Travel represents a deceptively significant disruption to human performance. Routines are thrown out the window and access to one’s preferred exercises and nutritional […]

Social media says that dipping your face in ice water calms you down. But does it actually work?

Mindfulness hack or cruel and unusual punishment? (Photo: Crysah’ Updated October 9, 2025, 7:44 AM There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the benefits of colds. Cold diving, hot-cold showers and ice rolling have been marketed as everything from “beauty secrets” that reduce puffiness to “biohacks” that promote muscle recovery and […]

Savory breakfast muffins (flourless, gluten-free)

These savory breakfast muffins contain eggs and cottage cheese for protein, and the gluten-free flourless muffins are packed with flavor! Make these nutritious muffins on the weekend and grab one or two for a quick low-carb breakfast during the week. PIN the savory breakfast muffins to make later. Savory breakfast muffins are a great option […]

Fermented foods and gut health: What science reveals

Fermented foods: from age-old tradition to modern health ally Food fermentation is one age-old practice. Long before refrigeration existed, people from different cultures used this process storing food, improve tasteand even neutralize toxins. Classic examples that are still part of our diet today are sourdough bread, beer, yogurt, sauerkraut and kefir. Thanks to technological advances, […]

7 Surprising Anti-Inflammatory Foods With a Low DII Score You Should Be Eating More Of

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to heal damaged tissue or fight infections. But if it persists, it actually damages tissues and increases the risk of heart disease, arthritis and type 2 diabetes. The good news is that adding anti-inflammatory foods to your diet helps counteract these problems and many more. Scientists measure the impact […]

Bikini Olympia 2025 Lineup Announced: Full Roster and Top Contenders – Muscle & Fitness

Eleven world championships will be decided during the 2025 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV on October 10-11. One of these is the Bikini Olympia, where 68 of the best athletes from the IFBB Professional League participate. Preliminary judging will take place on Saturday, October 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the finals […]

Legendary WNBA Nancy Lieberman will be inducted into the 2025 International Sports Hall of Fame

One of the special attractions of the 2025 Olympia Weekend is the induction ceremony of the International Sports Hall of Fame. The ISHOF will introduce six legends from multiple sports and disciplines, including Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon, soccer great Fred Biletnikoff, grandmaster Bill Wallace, noted agent Leigh Steinberg, Olympic gold medalist shot put Ryan […]