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Pregnancy is such a beautiful, miraculous experience. At the same time, as a mom-to-be that is into fitness, pregnancy is an interesting time that can require quite the lifestyle adjustment. Not only is every woman different when it comes to pregnancy, each pregnancy for an individual can greatly vary as well.... Read More

In 2018, I took a much-needed break from the competition platform.  Since I hadn’t competed since the Arnold in March 2018, I needed to find a meet to help me gain some focus in my training. I found out 22nd Street Barbell was hosting a powerlifting meet in Des Moines, Iowa.  I... Read More

Utilize these muscle-building techniques to get the most out of your workouts. Building muscle isn’t as easy as stepping into a gym and throwing some heavy weight around. But focusing on the three primary mechanisms of hypertrophy (metabolic stress, muscle damage, and mechanical tension) during your training splits, can make it... Read More

WBFF Pro & Fit Mom Carissa Johnson shares how to use ball slams as a great finisher to burn some extra calories and get your heart-rate up.        Read More

Vacations, parties, traveling, and large family dinners can have a big impact on your health, stress level, and fitness level. Fortunately, a little bit of planning and some last-minute maneuvering can make this time of year a little easier. I want to share my favorite tips with you, in hopes... Read More

The holidays can be a challenging time of year when it comes to eating healthy and training. Our schedules are jammed with events, travel, and long to-do lists. Family gatherings and parties offer meals that could easily rack up more calories than your total daily allowance. But, with a few... Read More

Beautifully developed triceps tie the rear delts into the arms. They also add curves to the arm, which makes the physique look more impressive. Aside from looking nice, strong triceps help with stabilization and strength. Do you want to increase your bench press or military press? Then work the triceps.... Read More

In this 'fit tip' video Master's Bodybuilder Tim Nassen demos an adductor movement to help round out your quad development.  Read More

In this 'fit tip' video WBFF Pro & fit mom Carissa Johnson demos how to incorporate negatives to increase your upper-body strength and improve your pull-ups.  Read More

With any workout, it’s important to pay attention to the overall quality of the workout rather than the quantity. There are a few reasons why it can be beneficial to keep your training sessions to an hour or less for example. With any training advice, this isn’t a “must do”... Read More