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Tested on 200s and 5Ks, the Hyperion Elite 6 Is the Fastest Brooks Shoe Yet
Running

Tested on 200s and 5Ks, the Hyperion Elite 6 Is the Fastest Brooks Shoe Yet

Brooks’s latest racer gets softer PEBA foam, a sharper rocker, and high marks from testers.

8/27/2026 • 5 min

How To Improve Your Mobility For Maximum Gains and Functionality
Bodybuilding

How To Improve Your Mobility For Maximum Gains and Functionality

Take Your Gains To The Next Level With Better Mobility Have you ever noticed almost every single person has a different way of performing the same exercise? Let’s take squats for example. While John might be able... The post How To Improve Your Mobility For Maximum Gains and Functionality appeared first on Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network.

8/27/2026 • 6 min

Jesse James West’s Profile, Workout, Diet, & Stats
Bodybuilding

Jesse James West’s Profile, Workout, Diet, & Stats

The life, biography, and workouts of fitness influencer Jesse James West.  Jesse James West has established himself as a prominent bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition figure. His relentless drive to improve physically and mentally while entertaining his audience... The post Jesse James West’s Profile, Workout, Diet, & Stats appeared first on Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network.

8/27/2026 • 3 min

How to Watch the 2026 Sydney Marathon
Running

How to Watch the 2026 Sydney Marathon

Around 40,000 runners will be out on the course, with some of the fastest marathoners in the world leading the elite fields.

8/27/2026 • 4 min

Rachel Entrekin Is Ready to Take What’s Hers
Running

Rachel Entrekin Is Ready to Take What’s Hers

Ultrarunning’s newest star broke out by beating the entire field at this year’s Cocodona 250. But she’s been winning races outright for nearly a decade. Why are we only now learning her name?

8/27/2026 • 25 min

The Secret to the Ultimate Hip Stretch? Learning to Surrender.
Yoga & Mobility

The Secret to the Ultimate Hip Stretch? Learning to Surrender.

Let go of self-judgment and expectations. The post The Secret to the Ultimate Hip Stretch? Learning to Surrender. appeared first on Yoga Journal.

8/27/2026 • 7 min

How to Strengthen Your Core in (Almost) Any Yoga Pose
Yoga & Mobility

How to Strengthen Your Core in (Almost) Any Yoga Pose

Small tweaks. Strong results. The post How to Strengthen Your Core in (Almost) Any Yoga Pose appeared first on Yoga Journal.

8/27/2026 • 6 min

Hip Abductor Machine: Glute Benefits, Myths, Research & Programming Guide
Bodybuilding

Hip Abductor Machine: Glute Benefits, Myths, Research & Programming Guide

It’s easy to make fun of the hip abductor machine. It involves sitting down, pressing your knees against the pad, and pushing the legs apart. It’s the ultimate “don’t you dare maintain eye contact” kind of exercise. There is no barbell bending, no plates crashing, and that is enough for some to label it a […]

8/27/2026 • 8 min

How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis: Jake Blundell’s 3 Best Stretches for Lasting Heel Pain Relief
Bodybuilding

How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis: Jake Blundell’s 3 Best Stretches for Lasting Heel Pain Relief

Plantar Fasciitis is a common ailment that slows us down and stalls our ability to complete physical exercise, but while many people reach for pain killers, or rely on massage to mute their predicament, Jake Blundell, known to his millions of social media followers as “Elastaboy” suggests stretching for greater success. What is Plantar Fasciitis? […]

8/27/2026 • 4 min

Tested on 200s and 5Ks, the Hyperion Elite 6 Is the Fastest Brooks Shoe Yet

Tested on 200s and 5Ks, the Hyperion Elite 6 Is the Fastest Brooks Shoe Yet

Brooks’s latest racer gets softer PEBA foam, a sharper rocker, and high marks from testers.

8/27/2026 • 5 min

How to Watch the 2026 Sydney Marathon

How to Watch the 2026 Sydney Marathon

Around 40,000 runners will be out on the course, with some of the fastest marathoners in the world leading the elite fields.

8/27/2026 • 4 min

Rachel Entrekin Is Ready to Take What’s Hers

Rachel Entrekin Is Ready to Take What’s Hers

Ultrarunning’s newest star broke out by beating the entire field at this year’s Cocodona 250. But she’s been winning races outright for nearly a decade. Why are we only now learning her name?

8/27/2026 • 25 min

2026 OCC Results: FrĂŠdĂŠric Tranchand and Lauren Gregory Win Dramatic Races

2026 OCC Results: FrĂŠdĂŠric Tranchand and Lauren Gregory Win Dramatic Races

The post 2026 OCC Results: FrĂŠdĂŠric Tranchand and Lauren Gregory Win Dramatic Races appeared first on iRunFar. Results from the 2026 OCC, won by FrĂŠdĂŠric Tranchand of France and Lauren Gregory of the U.S. 2026 OCC Results: FrĂŠdĂŠric Tranchand and Lauren Gregory Win Dramatic Races by Justin Mock.

8/27/2026 • 9 min

Ask the Pro: Running Joy, Toenails, Plyometrics, and Night Runs

Ask the Pro: Running Joy, Toenails, Plyometrics, and Night Runs

The post Ask the Pro: Running Joy, Toenails, Plyometrics, and Night Runs appeared first on iRunFar. Pro runner and coach Gabe Joyes answers questions about all things trail running. Ask the Pro: Running Joy, Toenails, Plyometrics, and Night Runs by Gabe Joyes.

8/27/2026 • 7 min

Here for the Adventure: Anna Carlsson’s Pre-2026 UTMB Interview

Here for the Adventure: Anna Carlsson’s Pre-2026 UTMB Interview

The post Here for the Adventure: Anna Carlsson’s Pre-2026 UTMB Interview appeared first on iRunFar. A video interview (with transcript) with Anna Carlsson before the 2026 UTMB. Here for the Adventure: Anna Carlsson’s Pre-2026 UTMB Interview by Gabe Joyes.

8/26/2026 • 8 min

How To Improve Your Mobility For Maximum Gains and Functionality

How To Improve Your Mobility For Maximum Gains and Functionality

Take Your Gains To The Next Level With Better Mobility Have you ever noticed almost every single person has a different way of performing the same exercise? Let’s take squats for example. While John might be able... The post How To Improve Your Mobility For Maximum Gains and Functionality appeared first on Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network.

8/27/2026 • 6 min

Jesse James West’s Profile, Workout, Diet, & Stats

Jesse James West’s Profile, Workout, Diet, & Stats

The life, biography, and workouts of fitness influencer Jesse James West.  Jesse James West has established himself as a prominent bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition figure. His relentless drive to improve physically and mentally while entertaining his audience... The post Jesse James West’s Profile, Workout, Diet, & Stats appeared first on Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network.

8/27/2026 • 3 min

Hip Abductor Machine: Glute Benefits, Myths, Research & Programming Guide

Hip Abductor Machine: Glute Benefits, Myths, Research & Programming Guide

It’s easy to make fun of the hip abductor machine. It involves sitting down, pressing your knees against the pad, and pushing the legs apart. It’s the ultimate “don’t you dare maintain eye contact” kind of exercise. There is no barbell bending, no plates crashing, and that is enough for some to label it a […]

8/27/2026 • 8 min

How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis: Jake Blundell’s 3 Best Stretches for Lasting Heel Pain Relief

How to Fix Plantar Fasciitis: Jake Blundell’s 3 Best Stretches for Lasting Heel Pain Relief

Plantar Fasciitis is a common ailment that slows us down and stalls our ability to complete physical exercise, but while many people reach for pain killers, or rely on massage to mute their predicament, Jake Blundell, known to his millions of social media followers as “Elastaboy” suggests stretching for greater success. What is Plantar Fasciitis? […]

8/27/2026 • 4 min

MMA & Fitness Coach Leroy Saunders Dies at 41 After Collapsing During HYROX Bangkok Event

MMA & Fitness Coach Leroy Saunders Dies at 41 After Collapsing During HYROX Bangkok Event

Popular MMA and fitness coach, Leroy Saunders has passed away while competing at the BYD HYROX event in Bangkok, Thailand. Saunders, a 41-year-old South African coach and MMA trainer, who had worked with athletes like ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion, Tawanchai PK.Saenchai, was competing at the BYD HYROX event held in Bangkok between August 13 […]

8/27/2026 • 3 min

How To Build Serious Mass For A Huge Physique

How To Build Serious Mass For A Huge Physique

Building real mass requires hard work and sheer will but the right approach can give you the best benefits. So you want to build mass. You’ve been working hard, eating right, and taking the best approach when... The post How To Build Serious Mass For A Huge Physique appeared first on Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network.

8/26/2026 • 6 min