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Parker McCollum Has Rebuilt His Mental Edge for Longevity and a Long 2026 Tour

From the moment Parker McCollum strikes the first chord on opening night of his 2026 tour this Friday in El Paso, fans will be floored—or more likely, dancing and singing along on the arena floor—by a flawlessly crafted, 90-minute country music spectacle. And every moment, from now until the final curtain falls in September, was built by design. Not that the “Burn It Down” singer’s current blazing-hot run needed many tweaks. The hit single became his fourth consecutive No. 1, building on his 2022 ACM New Artist of the Year honor. His 41-date Burn It Down Tour in 2024, followed by 2025’s What Kinda Man Tour, were both smashing successes. Yet before the finale even came to a close this past October, McCollum already began drawing up X’s and O’s to make this year’s version of himself even more showstopping. A short celebration and much-needed family time quickly gave way to setlist selection, vocal warmups, and a regimen to reset both physically and mentally. “You have to go back like...
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Drew McIntyre’s WWE Workout: How the Undisputed Champion Trains for Power

WWE’s Undisputed Champion, Drew McIntyre is chiseled like a Greek god, but he’s agile too. At 6’5”, and 275 pounds plus, he can just as easily clobber you with one of his huge fists as blast you with a flying “Claymore Kick.” Indeed, when wrestling in a different town every night, against the larger-than-life superstars of WWE, a special set of tools is required. You need to be strong yet flexible, lean yet full of stamina and, of course, totally unwilling to quit. So, when I was given the opportunity to get into the gym with the big man from Ayr, Scotland, I jumped at the chance, feeling excitement and trepidation in equal measure. In the end, McIntyre proved to be that perfect combination of a dream gym coach who is also willing to be your worst nightmare, but mercifully, there were some serious belly laughs along the way. With WWE bodyslamming its way through England as part of the “Road to Royal Rumble” tour, I packed up my gym bag and headed to boxing legend, Anthony Joshua’s BXR...
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Why Reebok’s FloatZig Tread and Double Hit Different PRs

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In an era where many bands are taking a ‘one shoe fits all’ approach to work, training, and leisure, Reebok are running in an opposite direction with the new FloatZig Tread and Double sneakers. To find out more, M&F sat down for a short break with Chris Stone, who is the company’s Director of Product — Running, to discuss the two new offerings, and how they will help hit different PRs, depending on your preferred type of running. We’re all busy, and the opportunity to wear a shoe that will serve us all day long seems like a convenient step, but when it comes to running, not all journeys require the same technicalities. “In our conversations with athletes, running arose as an area that demanded innovation,” Stone told M&F. Of course, one of the brand’s biggest innovations of late is the FloatZig Tread. “There’s been a rise in people attending treadmill-based classes, and using treadmills as intervals for Hyrox style training,” explained Stone of a need fulfilled. What Reebok ...
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How Solbasium Put Red-Light Recovery on the Sidelines of the NFL

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For years, athletic recovery lived in the background of performance culture—important, but rarely headline-worthy. Training programs focused on strength, speed, and strategy, while recovery was treated as an afterthought, something addressed only once the body broke down. That paradigm has been flipped over the last 20 years, driven by a new generation of athletes—and technologists—who understand that availability, durability, and marginal gains often decide championships, and the next contract. Bradley Carden didn’t set out to become a disruptor in recovery technology . In fact, when he first encountered red-light therapy, he dismissed it outright. It sounded too simple, too fringe, too disconnected from the rigor of science and engineering that had shaped his career. “I thought it was BS,” Carden says plainly. “I didn’t believe it worked at all.” Today, his company, Solbasium, is trusted by multiple NFL franchises, its technology visible on the sidelines of nationally televised ga...
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Chris Cormier Shares the Workout That Took Him From 19 to 20-Inch Arms

In Episode 268 of “The Menace Podcast,” class was in session as host Dennis James and Milos ‘The Mind’ Sarcev asked Chris ‘The Real Deal’ Cormier to explain one of his favorite arm-growing workouts. IFBB Pro legend Chris Cormier kicked his bodybuilding career off in 1987, winning the teenage division of the NPC California Championships and during his twenty-year run, The Real Deal competed in multiple Arnold’s, placing second for six-straight years. He was also a Mr Olympia final regular, making the top 3 in 1999 and 2002. In his prime , Cormier’s conditioning was complimented by full, round muscles that came as a result of pounding it out in the gym. So, with the panel reminiscing about some of the workouts they executed in their heyday, the focus turned to Chris Cormier’s brutal but brilliant arm session, designed to add muscle and separate the biceps, triceps, and the brachialis muscle (under the bicep, connecting to the elbow).  Cormier shared that this particular routine was...
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2026 American Pro Powerlifting Meet: Dates, Athletes, Prize Money, and Why Fans Are Watching

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The 2026 fitness calendar is already underway, and fans are already marking dates for the big events. There is the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas for bodybuilding fans, and strongman supporters always look forward to the World’s Strongest Man. If you pay attention to powerlifting, then Aug. 7-8 should be reserved as well because that is when the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Richmond, VA will host the 2026 American Pro meet. This event, sanctioned by Powerlifting United, has only been around for a few years, but it already has the reputation for being an event where history will be made and world records will fall. “The American Pro represents the highest level of competitive powerlifting and one of the premier stages in the world for the sport,” said PLU President Ana Perez. “It brings together many of the strongest men and women on the planet.” The fans and powerlifting community in Richmond is just as excited about serving as the host city, according to Dennis Bickmeier, Exec...
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New Year, Stronger You: Evidence-Based Tips to Get in Shape and Stay There

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Every January, motivation runs high—and by February, many people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out. The problem usually isn’t effort; it’s strategy. Sustainable fitness isn’t about extreme cleanses or punishing workouts. It’s about mastering a few high-impact habits that compound over time. If your goal this year is to get leaner, stronger, and healthier—and actually maintain it—this guide focuses on five evidence-based pillars: daily movement, resistance training, protein intake, produce consumption, hydration, and accurate nutrition tracking. Together, these habits create a realistic, science-backed roadmap to success. Start With Steps: The Most Underrated Fat-Loss Tool Before worrying about perfect workouts, start with something far simpler: how much you move each day. Daily step count is a powerful marker of overall activity and energy expenditure. Research consistently shows that higher daily movement is associated with improved cardiovascular health, better body composit...
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Australian Strength Coach Sebastian Oreb Fixes a Common Squat Mistake That Can Wreck Your Back

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Sebastian Oreb, better known as “The Australian Strength Coach” to his more than half a million followers on Instagram, knows the importance of lifting heavy while staying injury free. And, as the mentor of Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson , the results speak for themselves. So, when Oreb took to social media in order to correct the common flaw of over-arching during squats, it was clear that he had our backs… literally. Finding the perfect form during traditional back squats can be especially difficult. There are a number of factors to consider, such as foot placement and keeping the barbell stable while resting on the shoulders, but one area that is often confused is how much the back should be arched. Oreb shared that the reason for excessive arching is often caused by the lifter trying to avoid a rounded upper back and shoulders. The problem here is that arching too much creates an extended spine, whereas squats require flexion and range of motion. “So, a lot of people, to avoid going in...
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Sam Sulek Explains Why He’s Coaching Himself for the 2026 Arnold Classic

Sam Sulek has grinded alone for almost eight years, to grow both his YouTube channel and his physique, ahead of a highly anticipated IFBB Pro debut at the 2026 Arnold Classic, but despite his bulging bank balance, the 23-year-old has no intention of hiring a professional coach. Here’s why. Sulek’s motivations for being the master of his own destiny were laid bare during a Jan. 13, 2026, Q&A, when the star revealed that his current status as one of the world’s most popular bodybuilders is a “best case scenario” result, thanks to his blood, sweat, and tears. Sulek says that creating inspiring content never feels like work however, because he gets to do what he loves. “It’s probably making me a little bit spoiled,” he admitted. But who can blame him? Sulek’s charting of his own course is what led him to an IFBB Pro card during his first competitive year in 2025.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BTSTV (@beyondthestagetv_...
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Brandon Curry’s Pullover Machine Chest Workout Build Bigger, Safer Barrel Chest

Two-time Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry loves to maximize his muscle by getting the most out of any machine, and in a recent Instagram post, “The Prodigy” shared the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ as relates to building a barrel chest with pullovers. Here’s what you need to know. The pullover machine is a staple exercise used by many bodybuilders, and legends like Dorian Yates have praised its ability to build the back and shoulders, but the pullover is also perfect for building the pecs, if you know how. “Do you do pullovers for chest?” asked Curry in a recent Instagram post for his 1.2 million Instagram followers. “Well maybe after this video you’ll give it a shot.” View this post on Instagram Why Brandon Curry Uses the Pullover Machine for Chest “Now, I like to use a pullover machine to target the chest because I don’t want to fool with dumbbells,” joked the jacked bodybuilder, noting that machines allow an individual to train heavy without the same risk of...
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