2024 Olympics Weightlifting Results: Live Updates + Schedule
The 2024 Olympics beckon the world’s best weightlifters to Paris, France. This year’s summer Games, which begin on Jul. 26 and run until Aug. 11, showcase five Women’s events and five Men’s events. Weightlifting results from the 2024 Olympics will start rolling in on Aug. 7, when the lightest athletes take to the lifting platform […]
200LB Squats at 7 Years Old: How 3X Olympic Champion Pyrros Dimas Was Chosen for Weightlifting
For many athletes, the journey to the Olympic podium begins decades before the opening ceremonies. In some cases, countries will spend millions to scout, select, and develop future medalists. Others are found by happenstance, as was the case for Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas. By Olympic pedigree, Dimas is widely regarded as the most accomplished Olympic […]
Stronger Than China? Alexey Churkin (73KG) Snatches 170KG Unofficial World Record
Many of the strongest weightlifters in the world are gathered in Paris, France, for the 2024 Olympics — but not Kazakh weightlifter Alexey Churkin. Yet Churkin, 20, may just be one of the strongest 73-kilogram weightlifters on the planet. On Saturday, Jul. 27, 2024, Churkin posted a video to his personal Instagram account of what […]
11-Year-Old Weightlifter Rory van Ulft Zercher Squats 120 Kilograms (264 Pounds) in Training
Pre-teen sensation Aurora “Rory” van Ulft has captivated the strength world. At 11 years old, van Ulft took to her Instagram page on July 17, 2024, to showcase her latest achievement: a 120-kilogram (264-pound) Zercher squat — that’s more than three times her body weight. Known for her incredible strength, such as squatting three times her body weight, the […]
Sauna Before or After Gym: What’s Best for You?
For hundreds of years, people have enjoyed the physical and mental benefits of saunas. They’ve become especially popular in the fitness world because of their perceived advantages when it comes to promoting heart and muscle health. If you’d like to make the sauna part of your fitness journey, you might wonder which is better: sauna […]
How to Train for a Triathlon: A Complete Guide
You could say the triathlon is the ultimate expression of athletic endurance. A three-fold race that includes swimming, cycling, and running, this style of competition rose to popularity in the 1970s and was unveiled at the Olympics 30 years later. Training for a triathlon can seem like a heroic undertaking, but it’s by no means […]
How to Stay Consistent with Working Out: Tips and Strategies
While the first step is often the hardest, your fitness journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Even still, keeping a consistent pace as you run in the direction of your goals can be a challenge, especially when faced with life’s hurdles. Fortunately, with a few key strategies, you can reach your personal best in […]
Gym Bag Essentials: What to Pack for Your Workout
If you’re a newbie at the gym (or simply looking to streamline your routine), you might’ve invested in a dedicated bag for workout essentials. But beyond a water bottle and an extra set of clothes, what exactly goes into a gym bag? And can keeping one on hand really make your workout more effective? Read […]
Best Thing to Eat Before Gym: Top Pre-Workout Foods
Experts call nutrition “the cornerstone of an athlete’s life,” so it stands to reason that everyone from gym newbies to fitness pros can gain from prioritizing it. But when it comes to the specifics of your pre-workout snacks and meals, it’s not always clear how to balance your plate. The secret lies in the “macros,” […]
Benefits of Going to the Gym: Why Regular Workouts Matter
There’s no question that regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and well-being. Besides strengthening your muscles and heart, exercise boosts your mood and elevates your energy levels. All these factors working together can fuel a host of positive changes. To that end, let’s break down the […]