Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Avengers: Endgame premiered in Los Angeles this week, and the long-awaited 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe seemingly didn't disappoint. Disney and Marvel have been building up this juggernaut of a franchise since 2007, with three phases of films leaving hoards of loyal fans clamoring for more.
But before you can get yourself to your local theater for the film's April 26 release date, check out some of the (spoiler-free!) first reactions to the film and highlights from the LA premiere's purple carpet. Based on these reactions, you'll definitely need to bring a box of tissues to the theater with you.
Imagine the best possible version of #AvengersEndgame and somehow the film still surpasses all expectations. I cried 5-6 times. It’s the most emotional, most epic, MCU film. A tribute to ten years of this universe and holy shit the great fan service in this movie. Soooo good.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 23, 2019
#AvengersEndgame is every bit the masterpiece it deserves to be. It’s extraordinary. It is a conclusion worthy of the greatest cinematic saga of all time! Congratulations to everyone who had anything to do with this film, or the 21 films before it. I am emotionally spent. pic.twitter.com/2Yiu3ZIimC
— Sean Gerber (@MrSeanGerber) April 23, 2019
It has been speculated that since stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Hemsworth’s contracts are all ending after this installment, their fates in their next fight with Thanos are up in the air. That said, Hemsworth has expressed interest in another Thor movie.
What an absolutely perfect ending to the journey that began over a decade ago. #AvengersEndgame is everything & yet nothing you expect. I cannot wait to see where the MCU.
Bravo Russo bros and Kevin Feige. Thank you for giving us and our kids heroes to dream of.— Yolanda Machado (@SassyMamainLA) April 23, 2019
I just can’t remember a cinematic experience like the one I just had with #AvengersEndgame. Simply blown away. I feel like that movie was made for every Marvel fan, everywhere.
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) April 23, 2019
Apparently, even Chris Evans is getting emotional.
Chris Evans’ review of #AvengersEndgame: “I cried like six times.”
— Aaron Couch (@AaronCouch) April 23, 2019
Brie Larson and Scarlett Johansson rolled up to the purple carpet to remind Thanos who really runs the MCU, each sporting Infinity Stone-inspired rings and bracelets.
Black Widow touches down on the #AvengersEndgame red carpet. Find out Scarlett Johansson's (likely) fate in the final #Avengers: https://t.co/juXy3P5suI pic.twitter.com/RFuE5WKpqp
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 23, 2019
thanos found dead in a ditch pic.twitter.com/uVIRYcHPGf
— becca (@timischalamet) April 23, 2019
But if all of this talk of the Avengers' final stand is getting you a little down, you can check out Jimmy Fallon’s music video, with the cast singing an Avengers-themed cover of Billy Joel's 1989 hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
In the name of letting you watch the film, select AMC locations are even staying open longer hours to accommodate the three-hour-long movie and the expected crowds.
As of now, 17 AMC locations will be open for four days straight — or 96 hours https://t.co/Yg6vAhDGdG #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/u28nLLpycU
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 22, 2019
Seriously, we've got your movie checklist right here: water, snacks, and tissues.
#AvengersEndgame is a masterful epic - a true culmination of 22 films that not only concludes the story, but expands upon it. You’ll learn more about the other movies while this one unfolds. If Infinity War is the brawn, Endgame is the brains. And wow, what an ending! pic.twitter.com/94ttBUQKJ0
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 23, 2019
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This High Schooler Benched 525 Pounds, and Now We Feel Weak
It’s no secret that a lot of crazy stuff goes down in Florida, but this 525-pound bench press, performed by high school junior Agelu Nunu, might just be the craziest.
The feat went down at the Florida High School Athletic Association Boys' Weightlifting State Championship, which took place over the weekend of March 13, and the students were competing for the best total between the bench press and clean and jerk. (Yeah, we think that’s a weird combo, too.) The lift was a state record, according to USA Today.
At 6’0” and 285 pounds, the Panama City Beach Arnold High student also managed to clean 300 pounds. And his size and strength aren't reserved for just lifting weights. Nunu is also a defensive tackle for the school’s football team and, according to the Gainesville Sun, already has offers from Arizona, Southern Mississippi, and Florida. We're not sure if football will work out for Nunu but, if it doesn't, he may definitely have a future in powerlifting.
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The Two-Part Plan to Get Ripped Abs in 4 Weeks
Look, getting abs ain’t rocket science, and it’s easier for most guys than getting big or putting pounds on their bench press. You have to eat right, and you have to lift weights. That’s it. Commit to being consistent with the following program—which outlines exactly how to go from “fat gut” to “lookin’ cut”—and you’ll have abs to celebrate before summer comes to a close.
Step 1: Fix Your Diet
No amount of ab training or cardio or fat-burning supplements will reveal your abs if you’re eating too much food or eating the wrong proportions of macronutrients. Start by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 12 to find the number of calories you should consume daily. You should take in 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight, 1 gram of carbohydrates per pound, and 0.4 grams of fat per pound. Follow the guidelines in the Muscle & Fitness Food Pyramid for the particulars on setting up a fat-loss diet, including which foods to eat.
It may be tempting to remove carbohydrates altogether, as much has been written about the effectiveness of low-carb diets. But cutting carbs too much and too soon can send your energy levels into the tank and can cost you the muscle you need to keep your metabolism burning bright.
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Step 2: Train Like a Bodybuilder
You’ve probably tried a CrossFit class and have been led to believe that your workouts must be “functional.” And you may have no interest in ever competing in a bodybuilding contest. (It’s the skimpy underwear, isn’t it?) But put these hang-ups aside for the next month, and understand that snatches and box jumps won’t give you the beach-ready physique you crave. Moves like the bench press and crunch aren’t flashy, but they will build muscle and give you the shape and definition that make the body impressive—in and out of a shirt. Focus on the basic lifts, body part by body part, and avoid the temptation to break WOD PRs for a bit.
Concentrate on how you perform each rep, too. For maximum muscle gain, slow and steady wins the race. Using a full range of motion for 12 situp reps will produce deeper ab cuts than repping out 50 fast, sloppy ones. Take at least four seconds to perform each rep on your ab exercises. You’ll train abs directly three days per week, followed by interval cardio activity to burn excess fat.
The Fast-Abs Training Plan
Perform each workout (Day 1 through Day 6) once per week. Rest on Day 7. Repeat for 4 weeks.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
This High Schooler Benched 525 Pounds, and Now We Feel Weak
It’s no secret that a lot of crazy stuff goes down in Florida, but this 525-pound bench press, performed by high school junior Agelu Nunu, might just be the craziest.
The feat went down at the Florida High School Athletic Association Boys' Weightlifting State Championship, which took place over the weekend of March 13, and the students were competing for the best total between the bench press and clean and jerk. (Yeah, we think that’s a weird combo, too.) The lift was a state record, according to USA Today.
At 6’0” and 285 pounds, the Panama City Beach Arnold High student also managed to clean 300 pounds. And his size and strength aren't reserved for just lifting weights. Nunu is also a defensive tackle for the school’s football team and, according to the Gainesville Sun, already has offers from Arizona, Southern Mississippi, and Florida. We're not sure if football will work out for Nunu but, if it doesn't, he may definitely have a future in powerlifting.
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Look, getting abs ain’t rocket science, and it’s easier for most guys than getting big or putting pounds on their bench press. You have to eat right, and you have to lift weights. That’s it. Commit to being consistent with the following program—which outlines exactly how to go from “fat gut” to “lookin’ cut”—and you’ll have abs to celebrate before summer comes to a close.
Step 1: Fix Your Diet
No amount of ab training or cardio or fat-burning supplements will reveal your abs if you’re eating too much food or eating the wrong proportions of macronutrients. Start by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 12 to find the number of calories you should consume daily. You should take in 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight, 1 gram of carbohydrates per pound, and 0.4 grams of fat per pound. Follow the guidelines in the Muscle & Fitness Food Pyramid for the particulars on setting up a fat-loss diet, including which foods to eat.
It may be tempting to remove carbohydrates altogether, as much has been written about the effectiveness of low-carb diets. But cutting carbs too much and too soon can send your energy levels into the tank and can cost you the muscle you need to keep your metabolism burning bright.
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Step 2: Train Like a Bodybuilder
You’ve probably tried a CrossFit class and have been led to believe that your workouts must be “functional.” And you may have no interest in ever competing in a bodybuilding contest. (It’s the skimpy underwear, isn’t it?) But put these hang-ups aside for the next month, and understand that snatches and box jumps won’t give you the beach-ready physique you crave. Moves like the bench press and crunch aren’t flashy, but they will build muscle and give you the shape and definition that make the body impressive—in and out of a shirt. Focus on the basic lifts, body part by body part, and avoid the temptation to break WOD PRs for a bit.
Concentrate on how you perform each rep, too. For maximum muscle gain, slow and steady wins the race. Using a full range of motion for 12 situp reps will produce deeper ab cuts than repping out 50 fast, sloppy ones. Take at least four seconds to perform each rep on your ab exercises. You’ll train abs directly three days per week, followed by interval cardio activity to burn excess fat.
The Fast-Abs Training Plan
Perform each workout (Day 1 through Day 6) once per week. Rest on Day 7. Repeat for 4 weeks.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
This High Schooler Benched 525 Pounds, and Now We Feel Weak
It’s no secret that a lot of crazy stuff goes down in Florida, but this 525-pound bench press, performed by high school junior Agelu Nunu, might just be the craziest.
The feat went down at the Florida High School Athletic Association Boys' Weightlifting State Championship, which took place over the weekend of March 13, and the students were competing for the best total between the bench press and clean and jerk. (Yeah, we think that’s a weird combo, too.) The lift was a state record, according to USA Today.
At 6’0” and 285 pounds, the Panama City Beach Arnold High student also managed to clean 300 pounds. And his size and strength aren't reserved for just lifting weights. Nunu is also a defensive tackle for the school’s football team and, according to the Gainesville Sun, already has offers from Arizona, Southern Mississippi, and Florida. We're not sure if football will work out for Nunu but, if it doesn't, he may definitely have a future in powerlifting.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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The Two-Part Plan to Get Ripped Abs in 4 Weeks
Look, getting abs ain’t rocket science, and it’s easier for most guys than getting big or putting pounds on their bench press. You have to eat right, and you have to lift weights. That’s it. Commit to being consistent with the following program—which outlines exactly how to go from “fat gut” to “lookin’ cut”—and you’ll have abs to celebrate before summer comes to a close.
Step 1: Fix Your Diet
No amount of ab training or cardio or fat-burning supplements will reveal your abs if you’re eating too much food or eating the wrong proportions of macronutrients. Start by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 12 to find the number of calories you should consume daily. You should take in 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight, 1 gram of carbohydrates per pound, and 0.4 grams of fat per pound. Follow the guidelines in the Muscle & Fitness Food Pyramid for the particulars on setting up a fat-loss diet, including which foods to eat.
It may be tempting to remove carbohydrates altogether, as much has been written about the effectiveness of low-carb diets. But cutting carbs too much and too soon can send your energy levels into the tank and can cost you the muscle you need to keep your metabolism burning bright.
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Step 2: Train Like a Bodybuilder
You’ve probably tried a CrossFit class and have been led to believe that your workouts must be “functional.” And you may have no interest in ever competing in a bodybuilding contest. (It’s the skimpy underwear, isn’t it?) But put these hang-ups aside for the next month, and understand that snatches and box jumps won’t give you the beach-ready physique you crave. Moves like the bench press and crunch aren’t flashy, but they will build muscle and give you the shape and definition that make the body impressive—in and out of a shirt. Focus on the basic lifts, body part by body part, and avoid the temptation to break WOD PRs for a bit.
Concentrate on how you perform each rep, too. For maximum muscle gain, slow and steady wins the race. Using a full range of motion for 12 situp reps will produce deeper ab cuts than repping out 50 fast, sloppy ones. Take at least four seconds to perform each rep on your ab exercises. You’ll train abs directly three days per week, followed by interval cardio activity to burn excess fat.
The Fast-Abs Training Plan
Perform each workout (Day 1 through Day 6) once per week. Rest on Day 7. Repeat for 4 weeks.
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Monday, April 15, 2019
Is a Nonmotorized Treadmill Worth the Investment?
Over time, the treadmill has received upgrades such as built-in monitors, science-backed training programming, and borderline-AI (artificial intelligence) coaching. Sometimes, however, the greatest leaps (or strides) forward come as a result of taking a calculated step back. Enter the motorless treadmill.
Strange as it may sound, running sans electricity on a treadmill has its perks.
Mainly, you’re running on “you” power. The nonmotorized treadmill belt essentially functions on inertia—each stride powers the next. The good news is that the energy you conserve on your electricity bill comes at the real cost of actual energy expenditure (read: calories).
How much more do you burn running on a nonmotorized curved treadmill versus the electric version? About 30%, according to a study by researchers at the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory at High Point University in North Carolina.
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Also, you won’t have to worry about face-planting if you hit the wall during a sprint. When you stop, the belt stops.
As good as it sounds, not everyone is a believer. Josh Cox, the American record holder in the 50K and former USA Track and Field national teamer (joshcox.com), isn’t convinced. He says nonmotorized treadmills lack the cushioning of their motorized counterparts, which can lead to wear and tear on your body. And Cox sees another big drawback for serious runners: The pace is set by the runner, rather than the treadmill.
“One of the big benefits of a motorized treadmill is being able to lock in a pace and learn how that feels,” Cox explains.
When it comes to the motorized treadmill, Don Saladino, a celebrity trainer and owner of Drive 495 in New York City, thinks that having the belt work for you—instead of with you—will cause more issues than not.
“When you run on a belt, what's happening? Your leg's just getting snapped back and it's throwing you into an extension,” Saladino says. “That's why you see a lot of these runners after running on treadmills, they're always like, ‘My back hurts, my hip's tight, my back hurts, my hip's tight.’
In a nutshell, the nonmotorized treadmill will make your body work harder, an ideal trait in exercise equipment for those looking to lose fat. It also enables the user to be in more control of their movement.
If you’re interested in purchasing a motorless treadmill, just be wary of the cost. Some will cost upwards of $5,000, but there are also more affordable brands like the Xebex Runner, which comes in at just over $3,500.
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Watch: First Unsettling and Intense 'Joker' Trailer Unveiled
Even if the Joker is one of the most recognizable villains in comic book history, the terrorizing clown has never starred in his own, solo film—until now. The first trailer for the Joaquin Phoenix-led Joker was finally released, and it looks as dark and grim as you’d expect. Throughout the comics, the Joker has had a varying backstory, but this film focuses on a man named Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), and his transformation into the villain we know best. In the trailer, we see an emaciated Phoenix taking a beating until he finally cracks. This trailer may look action packed, but it's ultimately a character piece and will more likely play like a thriller or drama.
Yes, Phoenix is the protagonist of the Martin Scorsese-produced project, but Joker features a handful of other standouts to round out the cast, including Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, and Brian Tyree Henry. Todd Phillips of the Hangover films takes the helm as director of Joker, which hits theaters October 4.
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British Boxer Disqualified After Biting Opponent Several Times
Mike Tyson took a chunk out of Evander Holyfield’s ear back in 1997, but it's never common to see professionals, who are paid to use their hands, resort to such measures in the boxing ring. On March 30, when boxer "Animal" Kash Ali entered the ring against David Price, biting ultimately became part of their fight. According to reports, Ali bit Price up to four times in the third round, and again in the fifth after tackling him to the ground, which caused him to be disqualified by the referee.
“I don’t want to share the ring again with an animal like that,” said Price. “He did a couple early on, and I thought he had lost his head completely. I hurt him to the body just before the final bite he took.”
Ali, who seemed regretful following the incident, called for a rematch, which seems unlikely at this time. "There’s no excuses for it, I think just the build-up to the fight, it was my first time I’ve boxed on the big stage, I was so pumped up, I was ready to fight, the street stupid mentality just kicked in," he said. "It was stupid.”
Price’s victory by disqualification at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena improved his record to 24-6 and was Ali's first career lost. Ali’s actions won’t go unpunished as he’s expected to meet with the British Boxing Board of Control's central area council at a later date and could see discipline ranging from a fine to a ban.
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Don’t be fooled by her beauty. Pro bikini competitor Raphaela Milagres can be very dangerous if the need arises. Of late, the 26-year-old has been practicing “the art of eight limbs,” Muay Thai, the devastating combat discipline that makes ample use of the fists, elbows, shins, and knees as weapons. Consider it an aggressive evolution of all her athletic pursuits growing up in Minas Gerais, Brazil, an array that included gymnastics, jazz dance, and ballet.
Meanwhile, she’s been hard at work in the weight room since she was 16, developing the 5'4", 105-pound physique that has been helping her knock out the competition (figuratively, at least) on the bikini circuit. After winning her pro card at the 2013 Arnold Classic South America, she launched her own personal training business a year later and then made the decision to take a huge step in 2016.
“I moved to Winter Garden, FL, to focus on my athletic career,” Milagres says. Stateside, she was much more available for opportunities in the fitness industry and could more readily travel for competition. The change of venue helped almost immediately, as 2018 proved to be a watershed year for Milagres in the IFBB Professional League. She collected two titles—the 2018 Governors Cup Pro and the 2018 Fit World Pro—as well as a runner-up medal at the 2018 Salt City Showdown, capping the year with an eighth-place finish at the Bikini Olympia in Las Vegas.
Looking ahead, Milagres has a new goal set firmly in her sights: a top-five finish at the 2019 Bikini O. “I’m working on improvements to my physique, more muscle roundness and maturity,” she says. “I think I’m a hard worker, and I have great guidance from my coach, Kim Oddo. There are a lot of good girls with amazing potential in this sport—what makes the difference is the commitment and consistency to push yourself further.”
Tim Howard Talks Training, Diet, and His Tourette's Syndrome
Tim Howard has had a storied career in Major League Soccer. The 6'3" New Jersey native is the most capped goalkeeper of all time for the United States National Team, with 122 appearances between 2002 and 2017. He also set a record in the 2014 World Cup for most saves in a match. But with March 6 marking his 40th birthday, Howard announced on Twitter that this season would be his last. We talked with the goalkeeper to find out how he trains and eats to stay in top shape and how he’s managed his Tourette’s syndrome to become one of the most successful American soccer players ever.
Fun Fact: As of this writing, Howard has logged 699 saves in MLS over the course of his entire career.
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“As a goalkeeper, power and agility are key focal points of my training,” Howard says. “I work with the team’s sport science and training staff, who make me a program that combines cardio, flexibility, stabilization, and strength and power.” Howard trains three days per week, with one day dedicated to recovery and two off days.
Calculated Gains
As with his training, Howard takes a calculated approach to his diet. “I do three days of no carbs—eating six meals of protein and green vegetables only. Then I have two high-fat days with avocado and coconut oils. On the sixth day, I add a sweet potato to lunch and quinoa in meal No. 4,” he explains. Pregame, he munches on salmon, quinoa, and veggies, and postgame he has a protein shake and a steak dinner.
What Makes Him Tick
At age 10, Howard was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological disorder defined by having both motor and vocal tics. He’s used his platform to give back to the TS community—in 2001 he was named the MLS Humanitarian of the Year, and he received the first-ever Champion of Hope Award by the Tourette Syndrome Association in 2014. “TS is something I’ve thrived with and have never let it get me down,” Howard says. “I’ve made it one of my life’s missions to be a voice for those living with TS who feel too alone to stand up and speak for themselves.”
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Be sure to warm up with five minutes of cardio followed by foam rolling and dynamic stretches before taking on this workout designed by Howard’s trainer, Chris Collins, M.S., NASM.
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The Basic Bodyweight Workout Routine for More Muscle
When to Do It
After any workout when you're feeling particularly enegeric. Or if you're on the clock, this workout is intense enough to be a stand-alone training sessions.
Why Do It
Easy: You're accumulating more volume for all your major muscle groups: legs, back, chest, and core.
Get It Done
Do 10 reps of each exercise as a circut, descending by two reps until you reach two. If you're more advance, rest less after each round.
Brian Shaw Devours Nearly Everything on the Taco Bell Menu
Coming off of his miraculous 25,000-calorie cheat day from 2018, former World's Strongest Man, Brian Shaw, decided to bring another bowel-busting eating challenge to his YouTube page—and this time, the professional strongman decided to get a bit more dangerous by attempting to eat everything the Taco Bell menu has to offer. And by everything, we mean everything (outside of some vegetarian options he claims would be a "waste of space.") Shaw even ordered the weird, obscure items, like empanadas, that most people don’t even know Taco Bell makes.
For those willing to try (don't), the price was just a hair over $120, which is a reminder that Taco Bell is still the best value in fast food. However, the real price was the toll that the food took on Shaw’s stomach. He stumbled pretty early in the challenge when he got hit by some mystery sauce that didn't agree with his stomach. Like the competitor he is, he still powered through most of the food in front of him, but had to tap out before devouring everything. As you’d imagine, he doesn’t finish in good shape—we just hope that the Shaw household has a very strong plumbing system.
Take a look for yourself.
The last time we saw the Colorado Native he was recovering from a torn hamstring he suffered at the 2019 Arnold. Shaw is clearly a resilient man, but even the strongest bodies have their limits. His is apparently $120 worth of fast food tacos.
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Kofi Kingston is currently enjoying a renewed wave of support from the WWE Universe, with millions of SmackDown Live viewers hoping that the scintillating high-flyer from Ghana will finally get a fair shot at the WWE Championship on April 7 when he squares off against Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 35.
The top of the mountain may finally be in sight for Kofi, but his career in the turbulent world of pro wrestling has been anything but an easy ride since joining the company 12 years ago. The first obstacle on the road to wrestling stardom was dealing with people that still clung on to an archaic view of what a sports entertainer should look like.
Silencing the detractors, he signed with the WWE in 2006 and impressed critics with his stellar work ethic, while training in Deep South Wrestling, which was a developmental territory at the time. Once added to the main roster, Kingston shined on the big stage when he defeated Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship in 2008, then gave us a stirring performance during the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 25. “There were people who told me that I wasn’t big enough, or strong enough,” Kingston told us. “I may not have been the biggest, or the strongest, but no one is faster than me."
Ready to Rumble
Despite consistent popularity with fans and innovative performances in Royal Rumble matches—where he would escape elimination with elements of parkour using the ringside barriers and steps to avoid having his feet touch the floor—Kingston often found himself lost in the shuffle. A 2009 feud with Randy Orton highlighted a more intense side to Kofi, and critics began to feel that a World Championship could not be far away, but the feud was abruptly scrapped and Kingston had to once again rely on his exciting performances just to stay in the mix.
As a kid, Kingston had looked up to the smaller athletes, and clung on to the examples that his predecessors set. “I’d see Rey Mysterio, he was very influential and inspiring for me,” said Kingston. Mysterio eventually broke through the preconceived notions of the "small guy" and went on to win gold at WrestleMania 22.
The New Day
It was in a backstage conversation that Kingston connected with Big E Langston and Xavier Woods, two fellow competitors that were also rarely being used on TV, and The New Day was soon formed. After a shaky start, The New Day found their footing when they were allowed to let their natural humor and charisma come through. As one third of The New Day, Kofi reignited his career. The popular team hosted WrestleMania 33 and made an unforgettable entrance on a flying carpet at the Crown Jewel event. They're more than just flash, though: Professionally, The New Day holds a WWE record by defending the Tag Team Championship for a whopping 483 days—the longest run in history.
Having found his groove with The New Day, Kingston seemed happy to have transitioned to tag team wrestling, but that also meant that a World Championship reign as a singles competitor seemed to be further away than ever. That notion was given an about-turn in February when he was brought into a gauntlet match as a last-minute replacement for the injured Mustafa Ali.
At 37 years of age, Kingston not only impressed in the gauntlet, but he almost won the whole thing, wrestling for more than an hour and only falling to a fresh AJ Styles. Following this history-making performance, the WWE Universe, and his New Day partners, campaigned passionately for Kofi to get a World title opportunity. While a Kofi/Bryan title match hasn't been officially announced for 'Mania just yet, it's only a matter of time before this WWE veteran is giving his time in the spotlight.
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School of Hard Knocks
So how has Kingston managed to maintain his health and hold on to his status as a regular performer in WWE for more than 12 years?
“There’s no real secret," Kingston said. "I think it’s a mindset. People are always looking for the next big diet, like let me get on this diet, or let me get on that diet. I think you have to have a mindset where it's not about being on a diet. You just need to make changes in your life to where you are always thinking about what you are putting into your body, you know?" He added, "For me, I’ve been pretty consistent about the things that I put into my body."
“The main thing with my training is that I have a personal trainer, Rob McIntyre, from Hard Knocks Gym," Kingston said. It doesn't hurt that McIntyre is also the man who trains John Cena, another decade-plus WWE veteran who has only gotten better as the years have gone by.
"He comes up with all the workouts that I do and over the past, like, eight years or so he’s always switching things up," he said. "I’ve done Olympic lifts and I’ve done power lifts. I’ve done high rep stuff, and then I’ll do heavy, low rep stuff."
As Kingston has matured, he’s been keen to avoid the latest trends and fads, instead opting for traditional routines, but rotating them to keep things fresh. “I think the key for me has always been to switch it up, because then our bodies are always guessing," he said. "You don’t want your body to get used to one particular program. Otherwise you will find yourself getting into a plateau."
He added, “Direct your workouts towards whatever your goal is, at that point in time. For me, that’s been key in terms of being able to maintain a level of fitness and athleticism, it’s the fact that my body is always guessing because of the different workouts that I do.”
This focused and sensible approach to health and fitness is why, after 12 years on the road, taking thousands of bumps along the way, Kingston may be in the best shape of his life as he strives to finally lift the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35 on April 7.
Watch WrestleMania 35 on the WWE Network. For more information, and to get your first month FREE, visit wwe.com
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Cubs Star Anthony Rizzo Talks the One Exercise That Helped Build His All-Star Swing
Anthony Rizzo isn’t even 30 yet, but the Chicago Cubs first baseman is already flexing the same level of accomplishments as a veteran entering the end of their career. The 29-year-old is a three-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove winner, a Silver Slugger winner, and has one World Series championship to his name. The secret to Rizzo’s success? Training for durability—he has played in at least 153 games in each of the Cubs’ past four seasons.
Stretching and Listening to His Body
The rigors of a 162-game season break down many baseball players. Entering his ninth season, Anthony says his value on stretching has only appreciated over time. “I think it’s just knowing my body more and the importance of stretching now as opposed to a few years ago,” Rizzo says. “It’s all about prevention. You want to play, you want to be healthy and you don’t want to be injured. You want to be on the field playing, so you can produce.”
Part of his process during the season is knowing when to push himself to the limit in the gym and knowing when to listen to the signs of fatigue and take it easy. “On days when we hit the gym and we’re not feeling it, we’ll take a lighter workout,” says Rizzo, who’s also an athlete investor in BodyArmor sports drinks. “On some days, we’ll go and just do cardio. On some days, we’ll not go at all, just get more rest. It all depends on the schedule and what’s going on, but you have to be in tune with your body. There's days where you can get good workouts in, there’s days you can’t. To play a long time in baseball, you’ve got to really make sure you’re taking care of yourself and doing it the right way.”
Cable Chops Help Simulate His Swing
There’s no better substitute for swinging a bat than getting in the cage or better yet, stepping up to the plate and taking live pitches with movement. But Rizzo has relied on one gym exercise to help simulate his swing on the field throughout his Major League Baseball career: the cable chop.
“That’s really the closest you could get to emulating the swing in that exact moment,” Anthony says about the exercise. “The core movement that you get out of it is similar to when you swing normally. It’s pretty accurate and spot on, because you’re using the same muscles as you would when you swing.” Cable chops have helped Anthony hit for contact and power—the slugger has recorded at least 156 hits, 25 home runs and 101 RBI in each of his past four seasons.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Sword Guy is Training to Defeat Thanos
By now, most of us know Instragram's @apiecebyguy and his sword-wielding workout antics at Don Saladino's Drive 495 gym. Lately, he's been upping his sword fighting workouts, but this week he went into comic territory by battling “Thanos.”
In the latest video, the sword fighting trainee defended himself against a Thanos-armed Saladino. At one point, sword guy was held by Thanos’ mighty grip as his hands pulled freemotion cables forward. Then he tries to defend himself with his sword, only to be taken down by Thanos, before eventually “defeating” the “villain.”
In the past, we've seen sword guy wielding his weapon on an elliptical, treadmill, and bench. Most recently, he was undergoing some type of torture defense training while his mouth was taped shut. Of course, it makes perfect sense that he's battling Marvel villains now.
As cool as it is to see a fake Thanos arm incorporated into training, we’re still a bit perplexed by these unique workout methods and still want to know: What is he training for?
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6 Two-Move Workouts to Save You Time and Get You Shredded
We've got some great news: It doesn’t take a laundry list of exercises and an hour-plus to tone your body and build strength. Not when your program is intelligently designed, that is.
In this case, it takes only two moves, thanks to the programming chops of renowned trainer Zach Even-Esh, the founder of the Underground Strength Gym, the head strength and conditioning coach of the Rutgers University wrestling team, and the author of the best-selling book The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning.
The two-exercise concept is a shining example of quality over quantity. “This is called training economics,” Even-Esh says. “We take the exercises that deliver a high return of results on a short investment of time. This type of approach will always deliver results.”
Even-Esh has designed six, two-move workouts. The first four sessions alternate between upper-body (Workouts 1 and 3) and lower-body (Workouts 2 and 4) training, and each of the last two (Workouts 5 and 6) incorporates one upper and one lower for more full-body stimulus. And each move for a workout should last only 30 minutes.
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The exercise menu includes familiar moves—squats, lunges, presses, cleans, pullups, deadlifts, pushups, and rows—done with high set counts and relatively heavy weights. Isolation moves are nonexistent, except for a few optional moves that can be tacked on for those who have an extra five minutes or so to spare.
There’s no fat in this program. It has all been trimmed. “These workouts focus on getting more work done in less time,” Even-Esh says. “By working larger muscle groups, you’ll add functional muscle, which helps you build a body that can perform both in the gym and in your home life—playing with the kids, doing yard work, and having generally high energy. Longer workouts and more exercises are not always better. Better is better, and that’s exactly what these workouts do. In fact, these short workouts are often implemented for our sport athletes in-season and allow them to continue making gains in overall athletic performance.”
THE TWO-MOVE SCHEDULE
Even-Esh offers six separate two-move workouts, but the intent is not to do them all in one week, let alone on six consecutive days. Rather, he recommends doing four workouts per week, training on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. “This allows you to schedule weekends off for family activities and Wednesday off for downtime,” Even-Esh says. “And if you’re really short on time or bandwidth, you can do three days per week, training on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, taking off Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Weekends should be spent in active recovery with recreational activities or stuff with friends or family.”
If you follow Even-Esh’s recommendations, two weeks’ worth of two-move workouts could look like this:
4 DAYS PER WEEK
WEEK 1
- Monday: Workout 1
- Tuesday: Workout 2
- Wednesday: Off
- Thursday: Workout 3
- Friday: Workout 4
- Saturday: Off
- Sunday: Off
WEEK 2
- Monday: Workout 5
- Tuesday: Workout 6
- Wednesday: Off
- Thursday: Workout 1
- Friday: Workout 2
- Saturday: Off
- Sunday: Off
Repeat cycle going forward, with Workout 3 done on the next Monday.
3 DAYS PER WEEK
WEEK 1
- Monday: Workout 1
- Tuesday: Off
- Wednesday: Workout 2
- Thursday: Workout 3
- Friday: Off
- Saturday: Off
- Sunday: Off
WEEK 2
- Monday: Workout 4
- Tuesday: Off
- Wednesday: Workout 5
- Thursday: Workout 6
- Friday: Off
- Saturday: Off
- Sunday: Off
Repeat cycle going forward, with Workout 1 done on the next Monday.
THE WARMUP
Start every workout with the following circuit-based primer.
10 reps each of:
- Jumping jacks
- Alternating forward lunges
- Band pull-aparts
- Hanging knee raises
- Body-weight squats
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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This Buff Monkey Can Totally Out-Lift You
If you're looking to fill the jacked-animal-shaped-hole in your heart left by the passing of Roger the Ripped Kangaroo, or just love unusually large mammals going viral, check out this muscle-bound monkey that was spotted by Finnish photographer Santeri Oksanen, 34, at the Korkeasaari Zoo in Helsinki, Finland. This particular white-faced saki is a female, because of the brown-gray coloring of her face, whereas male sakis have white faces, making her the biggest girl in the gym by far.
Oksanen told Metro UK, “I couldn’t believe the huge muscles that the monkey had. The other monkeys were very small in comparison, they all looked a bit scared of her. The pictures make it look like it’s competing in a bodybuilding contest."
That’s one bodybuilding contest we’d pay to see. According to the New England Primate Conservancy, white-faced sakis are typically very small, with males growing to be around 4-5.3 lbs. Despite their small frame, sakis are known to be muscular from living almost their entire lives in trees (pullups, bruh).
When Oksanen posted the pictures of this massive monkey online, he was surprised to find he wasn’t the only person impressed with her size. Twitter couldn’t get enough of this swole saki.
They have monkeys in Finland? https://t.co/oKDBWLauDy
— Paul Owen (@pg_owen) March 15, 2019
Let's shave this fuckin monkey https://t.co/js9xZSZrZ8
— Dolphin Pilot, LCSW (@TheAmitie) March 15, 2019
Welcome to Finland, we have the most freakish monkeys in our zoo, I guess https://t.co/PkYaVtLNHI
— Maisie-whimsie (@RhododendronWil) March 15, 2019
BUFF MONKEY https://t.co/sAgONKgkD9
— coolbutpoorguy (@coolbutpoorguy) March 15, 2019
According to Oksanen (whose Flickr account you can see here), this monkey has a younger sister, who is also itching for the spotlight. We'll be excited to see if she continues to make gains as epic as her sister. Meanwhile, we'll just all have to sit and wonder what on earth are people feeding these monkeys in Finland.
Her little sister would have wanted her own article. As revenge she is planning to reveal ms spotlight's fake tobacco smoking habit. #buff #monkey #musclemonkey pic.twitter.com/ZbS1gWItDP
— Santeri Oksanen (@TheRealSaOk) March 16, 2019