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Remembering Bill Dobbins: The Legendary Bodybuilding Photographer Who Shaped an Era

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By now, enough has been written about Bill Dobbins’ passing to firmly establish that our community has lost a legend . And we did. I’ve had a few different kinds of relationships with Bill over the decades, some contentious. That can happen when women have any influence at all on any particular situation. At the time, I was in the girls’ corner, which can sometimes—ultimately, as it did in this case—prove unfortunate. Over the years, things cooled, and one night in Columbus, at the Arnold, long after said females were out of the picture, Bill came up to me and said, “You know, you and I should really start talking to each other.” That was fine with me, so we did. And I’ll be forever grateful Bill stuck out the olive branch. As Greg Valentino would say, Bill was a good guy. Bill Dobbins During the ’90s, while male bodybuilders were setting the world on fire, producing icons that still, to this very day, have not been eclipsed, female bodybuilders were setting their own course—and B...
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10 Strength Exercises That Build Explosive Power Without High-Impact Training

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Olympic lifts, box jumps, and medicine ball slams are synonymous with power, but they are not the whole story. Power isn’t only about lifting or moving weights fast; it’s about how quickly and efficiently you can apply force when you train. Many of the exercises you’re already doing build explosive power, whether you realize it or not. If you accelerate a barbell from a deadstop, push a sled, snap your hips through a swing, or attack a row, you’re training power. Not the boom-boom kind—but the type that carries over to heavier lifts, faster sprints, harder hits, and better athleticism. These 10 strength exercises also double as power training when performed with proper intent. If you want to move weight faster, feel more athletic, and build strength that shows up outside the gym, these moves are for you. But first, I will explain why I chose them. Workout Routines The Power Principles Workout Routine Five powerful principles, one power-building program. Read article How Th...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Makes Pump Club Fitness App Free for the Unemployed

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced that he was offering totally free access to his wildly popular Pump Club Fitness App for the unemployed , but it’s sure to be some kind of gimmicky free trial or have some other catch, right? Apparently not, as M&F explains. With many of us resolving to make 2026 a year for personal change, a limiting factor that often stalls our fitness goals is the sticky issue of finances, and with unemployment accounting for lower levels of physical exercise , a battered budget can get in the way of joining a gym or accessing motivational resources. Fortunately, lifetime fitness enthusiast and the world’s most famous bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking to redress the balance — by opening up his Pump Club Fitness App and making it free for the unemployed. Arnold’s Free ‘Pump Club’ Access for the Unemployed Explained This week, Arnold used his second home, the gym, to announce the generous plans. “I came up with a new idea,” he announced via s...
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Just 10 Minutes of Exercise May Help Slow Cancer Growth, New Study Suggests

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Exercise has long been known for its muscle building, heart saving, and mind stimulating benefits, but more and more research is beginning to shed light on how being active can inhibit the spread of cancer, with a new study suggesting that just 10 minutes of exercise can switch off the signals that lead to cancer growth. The study, undertaken by researchers at England’s Newcastle University and published by the JAMA Network, showed that even short burst of energetic exercise can trigger quick molecular changes within the bloodstream that can halt cancer growth and accelerate DNA repair. News This SoulCycle instructor Battled and Beat Cancer Stacey Griffith shares how she practiced what she preached in order to fight cancer and get her life... Read article How Was the Study Carried Out? 30 overweight or obese male and female volunteers aged between 50 and 78 (risk factors associated with cancer) who were otherwise healthy, were asked to complete cycling sessions for around te...
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Ramón Colón-López Shares the Importance of Being Fit to Serve

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The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) is the highest-ranking enlisted position in the United States Armed Forces. As the principal advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), the SEAC oversees joint integration, readiness, and the health of the entire enlisted force. That position wasn’t even in place when Ramón Colón-López joined the United States Air Force in 1990. It was created in 2005. However, by the time the man known as “CZ” retired from service in November 2023, he had become the fourth to serve in that role. He was not only the first Airman but also the first of Hispanic descent to sit in that seat. Colón-López was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Connecticut when he was a teenager. Throughout his entire childhood, he was active in sports and enjoyed the benefits that came from both competition and activity. He found that fitness and performance as an anchor served him in all aspects of life. “To me, fitness is about availability. If you’re he...
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The Truth About Oatmeal: Which Oats Are Actually the Healthiest?

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For many of us, a hot bowl of oatmeal is a go-to way to kick off the day. And you can certainly do a lot worse than making oats a breakfast staple. All it takes is one look at the nutrition facts to see why. In addition to providing quality carbs to help energize your day, oats deliver a range of essential nutrients including magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and thiamine. It’s also a heart-boosting breakfast option. In a meta-analysis of previously research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that when people consume higher amounts of a unique type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is found in oats, they often experience drops in their LDL cholesterol, non-HDL-cholesterol and apoB levels – all markers indicating a potential improvement in heart health. More reason why spooning up oatmeal in the morning can help out your ticker: A recent investigation in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics discovered that oat consumption can help k...
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Jayne Trcka, ‘Scary Movie’ Actress and Bodybuilding Icon, Found Dead at 62

Jayne Trcka, the bodybuilder and fitness model who found fame as “Miss Mann” in the spoof-horror franchise, Scary Movie , was found dead on December 12 according to authorities , with cause of death pending. Jayne Marie Trcka was born in Saint Paul, MN, and studied gymnastics in her early years. After moving to Southern California in 1986, she fell in love with weightlifting and was entering competitive bodybuilding shows by 1988. Her passion for fitness grew and by the late 90s, she had competed in the California State Championships and NPC junior nationals. To pursue her dreams, Trcka gave up a steadily paying job in the postal service in order to get closer to the gym as a personal trainer, and her imposing physique was soon noticed by Hollywood. View this post on Instagram Trcka’s big break came when she was cast in Scary Movie in 2000, playing an androgynous physical education coach, but she also appeared in Black Magic (2022) and guested...
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Raelyn Janssen Has a New Olympia Dream For 2026

Bodybuilding is an international sport that has fans from across the globe. It has grown in popularity in Canada, and one young fan in that part of the world was Raelyn Janssen. Her father served in the military, which meant they traveled throughout the country. When asked about her childhood, she shared that she considers St. Albert her hometown. “My childhood was normal I would say, I played with my neighborhood friends outside at the park as much as I could, we didn’t have phones or iPads at the time. So, it was peaceful.” She began training at home but started going to a local gym a few months later. She discovered fitness and first connected with bodybuilding specifically within her first year. After meeting Clayton, a retired competitive bodybuilder who she referred to as her “gym dad,” she decided to give the sport a shot. “He saw the potential in me before anyone else. He definitely played a part in my decision to try bodybuilding.” Janssen was originally inspired by Whitne...
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The Most Action-Jacked Event of the Year Is Almost Here!

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Use code MUSCLE for $10 off tickets. Valid Until 1/9/26 at 8pm PT. The countdown is on. January 10–11, the LA FitExpo returns for the 22nd  year to the Los Angeles Convention Center’s South Hall, bringing two days of nonstop energy, elite competition, and fitness culture at its absolute peak. With 15+ incredible competitions (all free with your ticket),  appearances by today’s biggest fitness influencers and legendary icons, plus immersive experiences you won’t find anywhere else, the LA FitExpo is where the fitness world comes truly alive and is completely welcoming to all! TheFitExpo LA Meet the Influencers, Athletes & Legends From viral sensations to all-time greats, the LA FitExpo lineup is stacked: Influencers & Athletes: Sam Sulek, The Tren Twins, Kai Greene, Lean Beef Patty, Scotty K Fitness, Luke DePaolo, Luke Elsman, Joey Swoll, Mike O’Hearn &  SO MANY MORE. Bodybuilding Legend...
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Frank Li Says This Scale Doesn’t Have To Be Your Enemy in 2026

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The word association game is when someone gives you a word, and you’re supposed to say the first thing that comes to mind. If someone was to say, “new year resolutions,” then the first thing that many people would say is “losing weight.” It’s true that one of the most popular self-commitments every January is weight loss, and it’s also true that those goals rarely last longer than a few weeks. In most cases, it’s all but forgotten after two weeks. Some experts say that focusing too much on the scale is a reason why those plans fail, but Frank Li feels that the issue may be deeper than that. “We noticed many people trying to improve their health but lacking reliable tools to understand their bodies beyond just weight,” Li said. “This inspired us to create a smart scale that delivers clear, meaningful body insights and empowers users to go beyond the superficial and truly understand the inner workings of their bodies. RunStar A Modern Twist On a Simple Tool That inspiration was e...
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