Article was provided by Sheila Olson. She has been a personal trainer for five years. She believes the best way to achieve physical fitness and good health is to set and tackle small goals. There’s a unique kind of burnout that introverts know all too well — the kind that builds up not from doing too...
What Are Common Workout Goals & How Do You Set the Right One? For newcomers to the gym environment (or gym-goers returning from a long sabbatical), setting workout goals can be daunting. After all, workout goals are highly personal: What we do inside the gym often reflects our lives outside the gym. Whether you want...
Learning how to improve stamina and endurance can seem intimidating—especially if you’re new to fitness. But whether you’re considering joining a gym for the first time or you’ve been running on the treadmill three times a week for years, improving stamina and endurance are practical goals. That’s why we’re devoting a whole guide to stamina...
You’ve got the new workout gear, your playlist is ready to go, and maybe you’ve even been scrolling through some fitness inspiration (we’ve all been there). But one big question is still bouncing around in your head: How long until I start seeing results? It’s a great question—and you’re not alone in wondering. Many people...
The Chinese weightlifting team has dominated the global stage, with five of their six athletes clinching gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Their remarkable performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw eight Chinese weightlifters acquire seven golds and one silver. In mid-April 2025, Shenzhen Weightlifting, a training association for elite weightlifters, shared the Chinese weightlifting team’s updated...
On April 4, 2025, the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) banned stiff knee sleeves from their sanctioned competitions. Banned Knee Sleeves The IPF Executive Commission convened in Luxembourg and determined that the following knee sleeves would be disallowed from sanctioned meets: The above sleeves were “removed from the IPF ‘Approved List of Apparel and Equipment for...
Walking into the right gym should feel like walking into a place where you belong—where friendly faces, encouraging energy, and endless opportunities to move and grow surround you. But with so many ways to work out, you might be wondering, “Should I get a gym membership?” A gym is more than just a room full...
Kettlebell swings are one of the most powerful, dynamic exercises for building strength, endurance, and explosive power—all in one simple movement. Mastering proper form is essential to get the most out of the movement and reduce the risk of injury. But honing your kettlebell technique? Well, you have to get the swing of it. By...
Fitness classes offer far more than a thorough workout. Entering a sparkling clean, bright workout studio is a portal into positivity, motivation, and community. If you’ve ever wished for a way to socialize, exercise, and have some fun all at the same time, you’re in the right place. If you’re struggling to find the right...
Bodybuilding and Olympic weightlifting are two distinct disciplines, each with unique training methods and goals. Bodybuilding prioritizes aesthetics, focusing on muscle mass and definition through high-rep, high-volume training. Conversely, competitive weightlifting prioritizes maximum strength and power in two technical lifts: snatch and clean & jerk. Bulgarian weightlifting prodigy Karlos Nasar burst onto the international stage in 2021 and became a dominant force in the sport. At...
