Struggling to Get Enough Protein? 5 Reasons to Try Protein Shakes
The benefits of protein shakes extend to pretty much anybody with fitness goals, whether it’s building muscle, losing weight, or ensuring you get enough protein to support overall health. There’s a reason why you see so m
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay Pulls Out of 2023 Mr. Olympia – Breaking Muscle
The former bodybuilding champion reveals his plans for the future. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on September 25, 2023 Although the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest will boast plenty of star power, one of the biggest n
I’m a Long-Distance Hiker With Ulcerative Colitis—Here’s How I Manage On and Off the Trail
Having a doctor who didn’t believe me could have made me question myself, but the truth is, no one knows your body better than you do. That’s a lesson I carry with me every single time I hit the trails, and one I always s
5 Dumbbell Exercises That’ll Target Your Back and Biceps
A back and biceps workout with dumbbells isn’t just a great way to add in some upper-body work to your strength training routine—it can also carry some serious benefits outside the gym too. That’s because a lot of us sp
The Best Magnesium Supplement of 2023
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Did you know that approximately 50 percent of Americans consume less than the Estimated Average Requirement for magnesium? (1) Occasion
The Best Treadmills for Every Kind of Run, According to Fitness Pros
If it’s too hot, cold, or wet to jog outside (or you just don’t feel like interacting with the outside world), then it doesn’t hurt to have a home treadmill. A good tread will make it a little more convenient to get in
30-Minute Treadmill Workouts for Fat Loss, Metabolic Conditioning, and More – Breaking Muscle
Let’s face it: The treadmill (unfairly) gets a bad rap. Merely mentioning it as a cardio option can quickly cause your training partner’s enthusiasm to evaporate. After all, many people associate treadmill workouts with u
The 10 Most Common Pre-Workout Side Effects – Breaking Muscle
To paraphrase the great American writer, Mark Twain, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much pre-workout is barely enough.” Twain originally chose whiskey as the beverage of choice, but there’s a good chance he’d f
10 Massage Guns to Take on Your Sore Muscles in 2023
Massage guns are a popular product to soothe muscles after a kick-butt workout. Perfect for any fitness enthusiast, a massage gun helps release pesky knots and boosts blood flow to muscles, so that you can get back to doing
Hafthor Björnsson Puts Powerlifting on Pause for Return to Strongman Competition – Breaking Muscle
The former World’s Strongest Man has a new outlook on competing. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on September 22, 2023 Hafthor Björnsson sent a clear message to the strength sports world by announcing he w