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Olympia weekend is fast approaching, and thousands of bodybuilding enthusiasts are flocking to Las Vegas to be part of the action. With the top names in professional bodybuilding competing for the chance to be named champion, this year’s Olympia event looks to be bigger and better than ever. https://youtube.com/watch?v=u0ldV2lQla0%3Frel%3D0%26controls%3D0%26showinfo%3D0 To capture all the excitement throughout Olympia weekend, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions will present the annual bodybuilding extravaganza from a variety of unique perspectives....

We know that timing plays a huge role when it comes to fitness. In fact, you should schedule your gym time differently based upon whether your goal is primarily weight loss or gaining muscle. But it turns out that minding the clock is also key when it comes to eating—and not just as it relates to cutting fat or bulking up. While fueling properly is essential for just about everything, it turns out that being hungry does have its advantages....

Already ready for some football? Buy a personalized NFL Gillette Fusion5 ProShield razor before March 15 and you can win a trip to the 2019 NFL Draft! The Fusion5 ProShield is Gillette’s razor that automatically lubricates your beard before and after the blades sweep your face. It features five anti-friction blades, FlexBall technology to respond to contours, and a precision trimmer for hard-to-reach areas. Now Gillette will personalize the handle of your Fusion5 with your favorite NFL team for just $25....

One of our favorite flash-deal sites, Woot!, is having its first Wellness and Nutrition Event. Starting today, you can pick up supplements, protein powders, keto powders, and much more at amazing discounts. Many items are marked down more than half off! But this sale only runs through midnight on September 21 or until they sell out, so hurry. We’re talking major markdowns on some of our favorite health and wellness products, like MCT oil, BCAAs, greens powders, cleanses and digestive enzymes, Omega 3 supplements, multivitamins, and much more....

Back in 1963, Henry Ford II wanted Ford Motor Company to have a champion race team. The problem? No viable sports cars for racing. But Enzo Ferrari’s pedigreed steeds constantly took checkered flags. Ford struck a tentative deal to acquire Ferrari for $10 million, but everything fell apart when Ferrari, dubbed “Il Commendatore,” found a clause in the contract that gave Ford control of the race budgets. Ferrari stormed away from the bargaining table, leaving Ford II, also known as “the Deuce,” seething....

Last weekend, February Men’s Journal cover star James McAvoy hosted Saturday Night Live, and things got wild—half man, half goat wild. As a part of his hosting duties, he showed off his acting chops in five different sketches with the SNL cast, including a reprise of his role as Mr. Tumnus from The Chronicles of Narnia. Of course, he knocked it out of the park in each one. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s 5 Best ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketches...

You slathered on your organic sunscreen, you wore your hat and you made sure to bring an umbrella, but somehow you still ended up with a painful sunburn. The pleasure of summer is also its peril: Sunshine and the damage it does to skin are no joke. Photo: Federico Giampieri/Unsplash If you’re looking to avoid rubbing a cocktail of chemicals onto your skin and then subsequently washing them into the environment, don’t worry — we’ve got some natural remedies that will do the trick next time you come back from vacation looking like a lobster....

The problem with outdoor gear is that it can sometimes be expensive, and there’s so much of it that—even after you’ve laid down hard-earned cash and begun using it on your adventures—it can be hard to distinguish whether you have a really top-notch product, or just an also-ran with similar features and a better marketing plan. ReddyYeti is a new online club and marketplace that’s seeking to change all that for gear-hungry outdoor enthusiasts....

Riding a motorcycle requires good balance and coordination—especially if you’re riding it while doing a headstand… facing backwards. Over the weekend, British stunt rider Marco George set a new record for the fastest headstand on a motorcycle: He hit 76 miles per hour, The Irish News reports. Mark Your Calendar: Elvis Presley’s Last Motorcycle Is Going Up for Auction Read article George is a robotics engineer and a semi-pro stunt rider, according to The Irish News....

There’s two new paddlers who can officially add “World Champion” to their SUP resumé. Arthur Arutkin and Shae Foudy had a weekend to remember at the Paris SUP Open, where each turned in strong performances to claim their first APP World Titles. Indoor sprint racing in Paris. Photo courtesy of: APP World Tour While the atmosphere in the streets of Paris was fraught with political protests, paddlers had to block out the distractions to compete with a championship on line....

Bethany Hamilton is a household name in the world of surfing. When she lost left her arm to a tiger shark in 2003, she gained worldwide recognition for her tenacity and determination to get back on a surfboard. Although she is often recognized as a shark-attack survivor, she is much more – a mother, wife, daughter, a friend and a world-class surfer. Through her upcoming film “Unstoppable,” we get a deeper look into Hamilton’s life and the details that make her an inspiring athlete....

At mid-morning on May 29, 2018, Andy Cochrane, Wyatt Roscoe and Luke Walker landed on Stock Island, Florida, after some 27 hours at sea, making them the first documented unsupported single kayakers to successfully finish the 120-mile crossing of the Florida Straits between Havana and Key West. The Straits span more than one hundred miles of exposed and dangerous ocean. Over the past five decades, thousands of Cuban migrants have attempted the same crossing – often in makeshift vessels – in search of political asylum and economic opportunity....

Forget about counting calories or buying the newest fat-burner (or at least forget about them for now). Top nutrition experts agree that the best and most effective steps you can take to lose fat and recover your abs are all things you can do today with little effort and at low cost. Here are three fat loss tips from Robert Yang, a strength and conditioning and nutrition coach to pro athletes....

Gennadiy ‘Triple G’ Golovkin is ready to get back in the ring. Following his last fight with Canelo Alvarez—the first loss of his career—the boxer is set to take on Steve Rolls on Saturday, June 8 at Madison Square Garden. It’s his return fight, the first in a three-year, six-fight deal with DAZN. Boxer Canelo Álvarez on Training for His Next Fight and What It’s Like to Win a World Title...

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the best days of the year. You have the two best teams in the NFL going head-to-head, funny commercials, good food, and great beer all day. But if you’re the one planning the party, things can be a bit stressful. But there’s something you can snag to make things a bit easier. This year Blue Apron has a new Game Day Party Eats box that you can order to help make the day stress free, all while giving you and your guests some awesome food....

If you’re serious about losing weight and getting into better shape, you need to start supplementing your diet with protein. But which one? With all the protein powders, bars, diets, and other protein-enhanced items on the market, it’s hard to know which is right for you. Especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan. Developed with vegan athletes and trainers in mind, IdealRaw Organic Protein utilizes plant protein exclusively. It’s great for those who want a protein supplement but want to stay vegan....

Productivity isn’t just about crossing items off your to-do list at the office. That’s part of it, to be sure. But any truly productive, successful person also knows when to call it a day and chill, so that they don’t turn into a super-stressed, workaholic nightmare. Because, in the long run, that benefits neither you nor your family nor your boss. We asked six successful guys at the top of their game to share how they structure their lives and work to reach their goals while avoiding burnout....

Incorporating olives is a great way to add healthy monounsaturated fats (not to mention a whole lot of flavor) to dishes like steak. And while this recipe calls for pimiento-stuffed green olives, you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment with Kalamata or other different types of olives. (Editor’s note: While this recipe is already relatively low in carbs, you may choose to reduce or omit the brown sugar from the recipe.) Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 315, Protein: 26 grams, Fat: 18 grams, Carbs: 9 grams Recipe and photo from Chef Dave Zino, Executive Chef, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association on behalf of the Beef Checkoff....

Almost there! Photo: Jon Perino There’s something magical about springtime in the mountains. You get to shed those layers, slather on the sunblock, and just wallow in the warm, soft spring snow conditions. Despite the ski season slowly shutting down across the country, California’s Mammoth Mountain is still set to spin its lifts until at least Memorial Day (May 28). So, for those of us with some vacation time in the bank, it’s time to plan one last springtime getaway....

Lobster isn’t cheap, so you may be inclined to eat every last bit to get the most bang for your buck. Well, before you do, consider the health risks associated with one part in particular: the tomalley. Though it has a creamy texture and adds flavor, the tomalley raises concerns, says Barton Seaver, director Of Harvard’s Sustainable Seafood and Health Initiative. The soft, green mass acts as the lobster’s liver and pancreas, so you can contract paralytic shellfish poisoning if the lobster ingested an infected bivalve, he says....