Inhaling the scent of dark chocolate before and during a workout may enhance physical performance and suppress appetite, according to research published in Frontiers in Physiology. The study found that athletes who smelled high-cocoa scents completed more repetitions during weightlifting sets without reporting increased perceived exertion. Performance Gains Linked to Olfactory Stimulation Research led by … Read more
Calisthenics is shifting from a niche street-workout culture into a rigorous, competitive sport characterized by high-volume endurance battles and standardized “streetlifting.” According to industry figures like Abu Asada and pioneer Zef Zakaveli, the movement is gaining mainstream momentum through viral social media content, organized event circuits, and a growing emphasis on functional, body-weight strength over … Read more
Ng Bee Kia, a former national weightlifter and core member of the elderly fitness group Team Strong Silvers, died on July 3 at age 80. According to an obituary posted by Team Strong Silvers on July 4, Ng was a mainstay of the group since its 2013 founding, promoting the philosophy that seniors can improve … Read more
Former Mister USA Nick Trigili, 39, reports that the most common mistake in bodybuilding is overtraining, recommending a maximum of 45 to 60 minutes in the gym per session. According to Trigili, who won the Mister USA title in 2014, optimal results come from a rotation of one day on and one day off to … Read more
A study published in Neurology has identified a rare cohort of older adults, known as “super movers,” who maintain high cognitive function despite showing Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. These individuals, representing only 6% to 10% of the older population, exhibit walking speeds typical of people 30 years their junior, suggesting that physical mobility may serve as … Read more