Bodybuilding
Photos Inside the Bronzed World of Professional Bodybuilders
Photographer Nikolas-Petros Androbik documents the competition smiles, snacks and muscle flexes of some seriously hench people.
I Studied the Lives of Gym Trainers and Bodybuilders for 12 Years. This Is What I Learned.
“When his wife and family found out that he was shooting gay porn, he knew they couldn’t do anything. It was a question of sustenance over reputation.”
What Is ‘Mid-Size,’ and Should I Want to Be It?
Addressing a grab bag of health and body things people are confused about from the depths of social media.
Here's the Big Secret to Looking More Like Your Instagram Fitness Crush
Some of them are more honest about their lives than others.
Is It Possible to Tell From a Photo if Someone Is Using Steroids?
When photos of a new, muscle-bound physique spark rumors, bodybuilding coaches and personal trainers say a few signs are more telling than any Instagram post.
Kumail Nanjiani Says He's Buff for a Role—But Movie Muscles Are Mostly CGI
We know the bodies we're seeing on the big screen aren’t real because the people who make superhero movies already told us.
Shirtless Bodybuilders Are Here to Save This Sushi Restaurant in Japan
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they don’t even wear shirts.
Can Lifting Heavy Weights 'Tone Me Up' Without Making Me Big?
Bodybuilding, strength sports, and weight training for fun all have things in common, but one of them is not being ripped for the gods against your will.
How a Bodybuilder in Myanmar Overcame War and Poverty to Be ‘Like Van Damme’
After watching Jean-Claude Van Damme action films at the local video hall, he vowed that one day, he too would be ripped like the Belgian martial arts actor.
Bodybuilding Is Cashing in on All the Women Doing Squats at the Gym
One of the biggest amateur competitions in the world will feature a "wellness division" that focuses on the lower body.
The Evolution of Beauty in the Bikie Scene
Givenchy, tanning beds, and human growth hormones—we talked to bikies about aesthetics in the underworld.
How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
Everything you need to know about how to train, what and when you should eat, and the importance of a better night's sleep.