Diets would normally vary and this would depend on how a person would react to them. Of course this would mean countless times of trying to figure out which would work but thanks to DNA technology, you can now perhaps identify the best diet to suit your body. A simple DNA test to identify the three main genes that regulate metabolism has made identifying the proper diet for people a whole lot easier. According to a study presented at the annual... 

Bahrain bodybuilders Hussain Jassim and Sami Al bagged a gold and silver medal respectively after taking part at the Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding Championships in the U.S. The event featured 24 different categories for men and women and was organized in co-operation with the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB). The event wrapped up last Sunday in Ohio. Read  Read More →

People today are cutting their expenses and sadly health and fitness routines are among them. However, a new fitness concept from EduFit may just come to the rescue as they are working out an affordable, convenient and appointment-based personal training service. EduFit’s model allows clients to benefit from more affordable and flexible fitness options while studio owners maximize client volume, retention rates and potential revenue. EduFit’s... 

You have to tip your hat off to the triathletes for being able to keep in pace and show off their endurance and strength. However, tragedies will happen and that is what happened to Renee Nicholls, a world champion triathlete from the Australian Defence Force who died in a cycling accident. Nicholls was only 27 years old. She died at Gold Coast Hospital in the early hours of Sunday morning after her accident over at northern NSW. Nicholls joined... 

The 8th annual Hawaii high school bench press contest will be held on March 12 at Ward warehouse where lightweight, middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions for males and females will be contested. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. while another event, the Mr. High School and Miss High School bodybuilding and physique championships, will commence at around 7:30 p.m. Read  Read More →

Remember Chris Harmon , the guy who had a freak accident when a 250 pound weight fell on his face? We reported him last to be on life support but now it seems he has to undergo a complicated surgery procedure for his critical condition over at the Grant Medical Center. Harmon might be blind while already having a broken jaw, broken cheekbone and very little of his nose left. While it all does seem disheartening, his father is thankful since the... 

After making some insulting remarks to former pro wrestler and current UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir has issued an apology to the latter. Mir said over WXDX-FM radio that he wanted Lesnar to be the first person to die due to Octagon-related injuries. Mir’s comments disappointed a lot of people including UFC President, Dana White. The 30-year-old Mir lost to the UFC heavyweight champ via technical knockout at 1:48 of Round 2... 

Weightlifting has been known to be a good way to build muscles and tone your body. However, it can also be dangerous if you are not careful like having someone to watch over you while you lift heavy weights. Such was the case for this 20 year old bodybuilder of Granville, Chris Harmon, who was lifting weights equivalent to hundreds of pounds when the bar accidentally slipped. The impact shattered his cheekbones and jaw, crushed an eye socket and... 

By participating in HERA Climb4Life, you can help save lives. Climb4Life participants have educated thousands of people about ovarian cancer symptoms and have enabled women to be proactive about their own health. Named after the Greek Goddess who gave women a voice and as an acronym for Health, Empowerment, Research and Awareness, our mission is to stop the loss of mothers, daughters, wives, partners and girl friends from ovarian cancer. The 2010... 

Actor and fitness junkie Salma Khan has agreed to be among the judges for the Mr. Mumbai bodybuilding competition to be held on March 6, 2010. The controversial actor who is infamous for his wild antics when it comes to bodybuilding, aims to promote bodybuilding as he becomes part of seeking who is the best among the fitness experts that will participate at the Mumbai bodybuilding event. Read  Read More →

Former bodybuilder and now actor and governor Arnold Schwarzenegger adds another feather to his cap after being chosen as the Olympic torch carrier. Though not a native of Canada, Schwarzenegger will share the spotlight with Canadian greats like Steve Nash, Walter Gretzky and Michael Buble. This was a result of a forged relationship with British Columbia’s “green premier” Gordon Campbell and Vancouver’s “green mayor”... 

Jean-Claude Van Damme is best known for his martial arts action movies but now he may be going back to his roots, sort of. The Muscles of Brussels is set to get back into the ring against a 37 year old Thai kickboxer champion for a reality TV show. Van Damme will be turning 50 this year and has not been in the ring ever since he went into showbiz. And at his age, he knows that it may be dangerous but then again, this is all related to where he... 

Here is something fitness buffs may want to consider. The 5-Hour Energy Workout Challenge aims to push participants to do away with their negative attitude and apply a “ Can’t Stop Me ” attitude, the same regimen that their energy shot is preaching. For the Workout Challenge, you will warm up by learning the benefits of 5-Hour Energy. Your motivation will get  Read More →

Isaac Hall has been given a 2 year sports ban by the International Natural Bodybuilding Association for failing to submit a sample for testing purposes. Hall eventually retired from sporting competition and the 2 year ban will not commence until he rejoins a sport. For now, he is banned from taking part in any national and international sport that makes use of the World Anti-Doping Code. Read  Read More →

If you are wondering who Jenny Craig is, well she is responsible for running an ad campaign which compares Weight Watchers current weight-loss program with her pre-packed meals system. Weight Watchers International has filed a complaint into what they call deceptive advertising for making claims and studies regarding the said pre-packed meal system versus the Weight Watchers current weight-loss program. According to them, the studies being claimed...