Muhammad Ali once said, “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym and beyond, long before I dance under those lights.” Whether the event is a fight, a game, or a contest of strength, that truth remains. Ali never set foot inside the Bobcat Fitness Center […]
The United States Army was founded on June 3, 1784, following the dissolution of the original Continental Army which was formed in 1775 and played a major role in the independence of the United States in the Revolutionary War. In the more than 240 years since then, a lot of history has been written, which […]
Muscle & Fitness has been reaching and inspiring many people to focus on fitness for decades. Whether it’s on social media or our digital content today or the print magazines that have helped build the brand’s legacy, chances are that someone who has made health a priority will come across M&F at some point. For […]
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan spoke at a proclamation for what was called “The Year of the Flag,” when he shared what he believed were symbolic meanings for each color of the Stars and Stripes. “The colors of our flag symbolize the qualities of the human spirit that we Americans cherish,” Reagan said. “Red for […]
If you were to tour the Capitol Building in Washington DC, you can expect to walk thousands of steps during that event. Now imagine that as a member of Congress or their staff, you have to take so many steps every day to go back and forth from their various offices to one of the […]
In August 2025, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to establish what they call the Pete and Bobby Challenge. The challenge called for Americans to perform 50 pullups and 100 pushups in any order in 10 minutes or less. Hegseth said the goal was […]
Many people who are the first to do something important in history are rarely taken seriously when they begin their quest. Only after this feat is accomplished and proven to be historically accurate will they get what they deserve. From a very young age, Nicole Malachowski knew what she wanted to do when she grew […]
November is recognized as National Military Fitness and Wellness Month, an initiative founded by M&F’s Senior Military Editor, the Honorable Rob Wilkins. The mission for this month is to raise awareness of the importance of fitness and wellness for all military personnel, veterans and their families and supporters. Fitness has always been a priority for […]
Brigadier General Craig McPike is the deputy commander of the U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force Recruiting Service employs a total of 3,700 people, including pilots and civilians. During his more than thirty years in service, McPike developed himself into a leader whose impact has benefited many Americans as well as the country […]
The Marine Corps of the United States celebrate their 250 -year anniversary on November 10, 2025. “The few and the proud” have seen many changes over the years. Such a change came in 1801 when Archibald Sommers became the first sergeant -Major. 20 men have held that position, including the 20th and sitting, sergeant -Major […]