The strongman legend has been in the sport’s highest competition 18 times. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on April 25, 2023 57-year old strongman legend Mark Felix has competed in his final World’s Strongest Man contest. The Grenadian-born, British competitor announced in February 2023 that the most recent edition of the contest would be […]
As the number of people conscious about their health increases, the search for alternatives to sugar is increasing. Jaggery, a traditional sweetener, has been gaining popularity as a healthier substitute. For people on a weight loss journey, jaggery is a joyful treat as they feel it would not hinder their progress. However, some are sceptical, […]
Pregnancy brings up a lot of questions in almost every aspect of life, fitness included. For example, if you’re an avid exerciser who’s expecting, are there any safe prenatal workouts? It’s only natural that your protective parenting kicks in well before you get to meet your little one. But how much of your fitness routine […]
The new champ shared a summary of what would become a victorious day. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on April 24, 2023 Less than 24 hours after winning the 2023 World’s Strongest Man title in Myrtle Beach, SC, Mitchell Hooper gave his fans insight on what Sunday, Apr. 23, 2023 looked like from his […]
A raucous last day of the World’s Strongest Man ends with a first-time title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 23, 2023 The sport of strongman has a new king, and now he gets to sit on his throne in Myrtle Beach, SC. After the wild gauntlet that was the 2023 World’s Strongest […]
Hooper rises to the top of strongman in one of the more meteoric rises in the sport’s history. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 23, 2023 Mitchell Hooper is the champion of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). The athlete is the first Canadian victor in the contest’s illustrious 46-year history. After an […]
With Brian Shaw’s run seemingly coming to an end, Mitchell Hooper looks to cement himself as strongman’s king. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 22, 2023 Just one day remains in the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). One day to determine who has the privilege to become ultimate strongman royalty. One day to […]
Henderson is predictably excelling with her deadlift progress. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 21, 2023 On Apr. 20, 2023, powerlifter Hunter Henderson shared an Instagram clip of herself capturing a 227.2-kilogram (501-pound) raw deadlift from a conventional stance. According to the caption of the athlete’s post, it’s the first time Henderson has […]
Lace up: The 2023 SELF Sneaker Awards are coming soon! We can’t wait to share the best kicks of the year with our readers later this summer. SELF editors are regularly testing the newest pairs of sneakers on the market, but we want to make sure we aren’t missing a thing for our awards. So, brands, […]
I can’t stand cold weather. And as much as I love running, once temperatures drop, the days get short, and there’s ice on the ground, I’ll do whatever I can to avoid running outside, and simply hit the treadmill instead. So each year, after months of exercising indoors, I find myself anxiously awaiting the first […]