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Beta-alanine is a popular supp in pre-workout blends (it's what gives you the tingly feeling), but should you be taking it throughout the day? And does it boost strength and growth? We investigate.

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REST-PAUSE TRAINING: How to best use brief rests to keep your sets going.

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@NickDrendel SPHR is the one I own. Longterm hold.

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THE 1976 MR. OLYMPIA

50 years ago, Franco Columbu won the 1976 Mr. Olympia after defeating Frank Zane in the under-200 division by a single point. Did the right bodybuilder win? We tell the full story.

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We're experiencing a protein boom and a whey shortage. The cost of whey has increased nearly 50% over the past three years, and it's climbing fast. We investigate.

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@DannyDrinksWine

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@CourtneyRCronin Meh. About 10% of 5th rounders become starters. Hit on 1 in 10 and you're at the average.

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@8Keyshaun @ChicagoBears 🐻⬇️

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THE 1999 MR. OLYMPIA

The 1st in Vegas, the 2nd win for Coleman, the debuts of Cutler & Jackson, peak Cormier, Wheeler turning his back to the results, and maybe the best bodybuilding lineup ever. We cover it all.

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@Criminalsimpson Hugh Jass

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RECORD GYM MEMBERSHIP

Some good news! Total USA gym membership hit a record high in 2025: 26% of the population. We examine the numbers.

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10 Strongest Baseball Power Hitters

A new baseball season has begun, and we look at the 10 strongest power hitters of all time, from Josh Gibson to Giancarlo Stanton.

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@SeanFennessey April fools, I guess.

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@LeifSoreide This is why I follow you (typed between sets). 🤙

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@ChiRuxinBGO What about another son of a former Bear: Josh Kreutz?

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@jacobinfante24 Manti Te’o played 1 game: He started in a playoff game!

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The 2010 Mr. Olympia

We look back at Jay Cutler's last Olympia win, a close call between him and Phil Heath.

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And here it is!! Arnold offered next Predator Film, King Conan and Commando 2! https://t.co/DOcgcrjkOa

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FITTEST STATES IN THE USA

All 50 states are ranked for fitness metrics like diet, aerobic activity, and gym density. Where does your state rank?

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