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2 Weeks of Fasted Cardio Mornings and Evening Lifts Deliver Mindblowing Results
Plus, Eddie Hall’s trading strongman glory for MMA bruises, while Alan Ritchson’s disciplined dawn routine keeps him Reacher-ready.
One fitness guinea pig tackled fasted cardio at dawn and weightlifting at dusk for 14 days, and the payoff was wild—fat torched, muscles spared. The split schedule juiced metabolism and recovery, hinting that meal timing’s less sacred than we thought. Data showed energy levels held steady despite the empty stomach. Advocates say it’s a game-changer for stubborn fat loss without sacrificing gains. Looks like breakfast’s getting ghosted for good. [Fasted and furious results.]
Reacher’s Alan Ritchson opened up about his aesthetic-focused training, rigid 5 a.m. routine, and diet that keeps him shredded. He swears by controlled lifts and a high-protein regimen, crediting discipline over shortcuts for his physique. Years of grind have him looking like he could flex through a brick wall. He even tweaks macros seasonally to stay lean year-round. His morning alarm’s basically a personal trainer with no chill. [Ritchson’s gains decoded.]
Charles Glass, the godfather of gains, shared a glute-boosting trick that’s all about slow, deliberate reps to max out tension. The technique’s rooted in his decades of sculpting champs, and lifters swear it’s like lighter fluid for posterior growth. Focus is on form, not ego—sorry, gym bros with wobbly stacks. Clients report feeling the difference in just a few sessions. Time to make your glutes the main character. [Glass’s glute gospel.]
Eddie Hall’s stepping from strongman to MMA, booking a cage fight with five-time World’s Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowsk at KSW 105. Both bring Herculean strength, but Pudzianowsk’s fight IQ could test Hall’s newbie fists. Training clips show Hall’s power adapting to punches—scary stuff. Fans are already buzzing about this clash of titans shaking up the MMA scene. Someone’s about to eat mat like it’s a protein bar. [Strongman slugfest ahead.]
Dr. Mike Israetel unveiled a two-hour-per-week workout that keeps muscle intact while carving off fat. It blends heavy lifts with smart cardio bursts, proven to outshine crash diets in lab tests. Ideal for those juggling life but still chasing gains. Studies back its efficiency, showing better body comp shifts than longer routines. Your “no time” excuse just got bench-pressed into oblivion. [Lean gains, minimal clock.]
Bodybuilding royalty Milos Sarcev and Jay Cutler hailed Derek Lunsford as the “all-time best” after his 2025 Arnold Classic domination. His freakish proportions and polish flipped their doubts into praise, with Cutler eating his earlier skepticism. Lunsford’s prep turned heads and rewrote expectations. Judges agreed, handing him a win that’s still echoing online. Someone’s flexing straight into the history books. [Lunsford’s legacy lift-off.]
Joshua “Gym Reaper” Baker smashed Britain’s raw bench record with a 282.5-kg (622.8-lb) lockout, cementing his spot atop the powerlifting pantheon. Years of relentless pressing turned him into a human hydraulic press. The lift’s precision was as stunning as its weight. Video of the feat’s racking up views, inspiring benchers everywhere. His pecs just filed for their own zip code. [Bench beast unleashed.]
Nick Walker attacked leg day like a man possessed, building a pump that screams “Pittsburgh Pro 2025” 11 weeks out. His savage squats and leg presses are forging tree-trunk quads for a triumphant return. Intensity’s his middle name, and the weights are feeling it. He’s eyeing a podium spot after last year’s near-miss. Better reinforce that stage before he stomps through. [Leg day reckoning.]
Phillip Herndon (125KG) rewrote powerlifting history with a 420-kg (925.9-lb) raw squat at the 2025 WPPL Pro Invitational. His ironclad focus and leg power obliterated the old world record, leaving onlookers speechless. Years of brutal training fueled the feat. Competitors tipped their hats as the bar hit the rack. Gravity’s still sulking in the corner. [Squat supremacy secured.]
This no-equipment forearm guide delivers grip strength and growth using just your body and a towel or two. Moves like knuckle push-ups and wrist curls hit hard, building forearms that could crush walnuts. It’s practical, portable, and punishingly effective. Beginners can scale it, but pros will still sweat. Your high-five game’s about to get weaponized. [Forearm fortress DIY.]
Julius Maddox owned the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival, pressing a silky-smooth 760-lb (345-kg) raw bench like it was a warm-up. His blend of raw power and finesse keeps him atop the benching elite. Years of chasing PRs made this look effortless. The crowd roared as he racked it, cementing his fan-favorite status. Someone get his arms a cape already. [Maddox masters the bar.]
Fitness Volt’s Fitness Age Calculator sizes up your lifts, runs, and bends to spit out your physical age—no guesswork, just cold data. It’s a reality check that could spark your next PR or a midlife gym crisis. Users say it’s scarily accurate. One tester dropped 10 “years” after tweaking their routine. Time to flex your way back to 25. [Youth in the numbers.]
Advance Recovery Tip of the Day: Spicy Muscle Bath
Sore from crushing it like Nick Walker on leg day? Fill your tub with warm water, toss in a handful of Epsom salt, and—here’s the kicker—add a dash of cayenne pepper extract. The heat boosts circulation, easing those screaming muscles, while the salt pulls out the ache. It’s like a sauna and a massage had a budget-friendly baby. Just don’t overdo the spice unless you want your bath to double as a hot wings challenge—recover, don’t roast!
The Strength Bulletin
A fresh meta-study shuts down the myth—your menstrual cycle’s got zero sway over your strength gains, so lift heavy anytime. [Science says flex on.]
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