M+F MagazineIn the powerlifting community, there aren’t many athletes who have had to overcome the same obstacles as bench-pressing behemoth Julius Maddox. The Kentuckyian set two bench world records in 2019, including a 744-pound raw bench press—meaning he didn’t use any gear other than wrist wraps. But to get his name into the record books, the 32-year-old had to first...
Courtesy of PFL / ShutterstockNew Year’s Eve is becoming an annual “Garden Party” for Lance Palmer, as the featherweight will throw down in his second straight Professional Fighters League tournament finals on Dec. 31 at Madison Square Garden. Winning a PFL tournament is no easy feat, as competitors must fight twice in one day should they...
"It’s 2019, We Need to Update the F—ing Fitness Software,” Powerlifter Jordan Shallow isn’t your typical personal trainer; He's a fitness educator on a mission to update the antiquated information that has been passed around for decades. [RELATED1] function videoLoadCallback () { var...
Tracey Nearmy/EPA/ShutterstockDave Bautista, a former WWE champion and Muscle & Fitness cover model, will be recognized for his countless accomplishments next year when he's inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Avengers star told People magazine it was WWE CEO Vince McMahon who asked if he’d accept the honor. “I wasn’t surprised, but I was...
Marian Weyo / ShutterstockWhat It Is Followers of mindful eating strive to recognize feelings of hunger and desires, listening to what their bodies want to eat while keeping in mind basic nutrition tenets like protein intake. The Pros There’s no calorie counting, no banned foods, and a lot less obsessing. “Counting calories, macros, or points is not only...
New York’s biggest charity fitness festival, Strong New York, and sat down with the guy behind it all.New York’s biggest charity fitness festival, Strong New York, is officially back, and will feature a blend of industry leaders holding group fitness classes, keynote speeches, workshops, and more. Event curator Kenny Santucci discusses why he chose speakers like...
Lisovskaya Natalia / ShutterstockWith keto and paleo diets grabbing headlines and pushing more protein onto plates across the country, it’s easy to think that an extra helping of meat (or other protein-rich foods) is good for you. But current guidelines suggest you only need .8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight daily. So what’s...