Structured mobility training for endurance athletes: the recovery strategy that improves performance – Muscle and fitness

For endurance athletes and HYROX participants, building up a higher training volume often feels like the obvious path to better performance: more kilometers, more intensity, more strength work. But over time, even well-constructed hybrid training programs run into the same limiting factor: the body’s tolerance for the workload. That’s where smart recovery habits start to […]

Chari Hawkins Talks Olympic Endurance, Mental Toughness and Elite Fitness Mindset for ‘The Trainer Games’ – Muscle & Fitness

The Trainer Games, presented by iFIT, has pitted seasoned athletes and promising newcomers to the field of endurance sports against each other ahead of the fever pitch finals on February 5, where a $250,000 cash prize and the chance to join the iFIT coaching team await the winner. In this spoiler-free interview M&F spoke to […]

2026 American Pro Powerlifting Meet: Dates, Athletes, Prize Money and Why Fans Are Watching – Muscle & Fitness

The 2026 fitness calendar is already underway and fans are already marking dates for the big events. For bodybuilding fans, there’s Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, and strongman supporters always look forward to seeing the world’s strongest man. If you’re paying attention to powerlifting, August 7-8 should also be reserved as the Henrico Sports and […]

How Luke Ambler and Jonny Mason are turning IRONMAN into a mental health movement – Muscle & Fitness

Luke Ambler and Jonny Mason are the guys who want you to find your ‘Mission Possible’, to make small changes that ultimately lead to big wins. While participating in IRONMAN demonstrates the boy’s dedication to endurance sports, and is an impressive undertaking in itself, the ‘why’ behind their tenacity runs deep. Luke has always found […]