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PHIL HEATH: A MR. OLYMPIA GIFT

Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath is one of the few living icons in our sport.

REDCONT BLESSING VS.THE WORLD!

The Boogieman Is Ready to Take the Mr. Olympia Stage by Storm

SUSTANON 250: ALL OF THE ABOVE

Arguments over the "ultimate test" can become quite heated, perhaps due in part to the testosterone-driven aggression of the users.

THE BEAST IS BACK!

AKIM WILLIAMS IS ON TRACK FOR THE MR. OLYMPIA

KETO DIETS LOWER GH AND IGF-1

Growth hormone (GH) has been touted as the miracle sought by Ponce de León in his quest for the Fountain of Youth.

CAN TESTOSTERONE TURN DEMOCRATS RED?

Might administering testosterone influence self-described Democrats to shift to the political 'Right' and be more likely to support Republican candidates?

SUPER FREAK MICHAL KRIZO: FUTURE MR.OLYMPIA THREAT?

I know, I know, "that" title; bit of a double-edged sword, isn't it? How many times have we heard this said about exciting newcomers to the pro ranks? BUT! (A BIG "but," not in the "Wellness" sense, ahem) Michal Krizo Krizanek, 31 years old and from Slovakia, believe it or not, isn't even pro yet.

Bahama House, Harbour Island, Bahamas

“We have three guys who have learned how to sneak up on the bonefish and get them to come onto the lures, so you really have an experience,” says Antoine Brown, Bahama House’s general manager and resident cigar aficionado.

A TALE OF 2 CIGAR FAMILIES

Fuente and Padrón, two of the most lauded cigar companies in the world, have joined together on a special project

Fresh White Truffles

Every year around the end of September, gastronomes and epicures start to pick up on a scent that emanates from Italy and wafts its way to every major food city around the world—the intoxicating smell of white truffles.

Sea Ray Sundancer 370

Walking down the dock of a marina, your eyes can’t help but linger on the craft that perches proudly on the water with its sweeping, sensuous lines, a shape that’s been wowing the boating world since 1959. It’s a Sea Ray.

Stadium VIP Suites

Sports fans who love the energy of live games face a few downsides: being stuffed into a folding seat, exposure to the elements, having beer spilled on their shoulders from the lummoxes sitting behind them. There’s a better way. Luxury boxes across the sporting spectrum offer all manner of pampering advancements.

Cuban Cigar Prices Soar

Cuban cigars—particularly Cohibas and Trinidads—are suddenly more expensive, with some prices approaching $100 or more

My Favorite Cigar

Cigar aficionados describe their smoke of choice

FAMILY TIES

Fifteen family-owned cigar companies

NFL PREVIEW

THE 2022 FOOTBALL SEASON FEATURES THE RETURN OF TOM BRADY, AARON RODGERS AND MANY MORE BIG NAMES

Battle of the Pumped SUVs

In an era when SUVs rule the road and drivers are rapidly abandoning sedans, coupes, and sports cars, Aston Martin's DBX 707 and the Cadillac Escalade-V offer serious performance fans two promising alternatives-albeit with very different characters.

Muscle dysmorphia – "The Day You Start Lifting is the Day You Become Forever Small."

Muscle dysmorphia a psychological disorder marked by a negative body image and an obsessive desire for a jacked physique-is on the rise. Social media may be exacerbating the problem, but it may also offer new solutions.

6 A.M. With... The Hot-Take Champ

As he enters his 70s, Skip Bayless, cohost of Fox Sports’ Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, ensures he’s ready to keep up with every pro who appears on his show (including LeBron).

Carve Unreal Quad Separation With Barbell Lunges

Outstanding quadriceps separation demands freakish thigh mass that dives into deep canyons etched on either side of the muscle bellies. When it comes to the best thighs in bodybuilding, it is hard not to think about legends such as eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, with ripped-to-the-bone size and shape, or the mass and cross-striations of a shredded four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler.

Ultimate Back in 8 Weeks!

Your keys to building it thick and wide

FLEX LEWIS THE GREATEST 212 PRO OF ALL TIME

James "Flex" Lewis was known as "The Welsh Dragon," a phenom who burst on to the pro bodybuilding scene 14 years ago in a new division called "202," which eventually became the 212. He dominated the Olympia stage from 2012 until walking away with seven consecutive titles in 2018. While planning a move to the Open ranks to vie for the Mr. Olympia title, he opened up The Dragon's Lair Gym in Las Vegas, which has become a mecca for top bodybuilders the world over. Lewis is also sponsored by both Monster Energy and Yamamoto Nutrition as well as being part owner of Arsenal Strength equipment. He recently had his second child, a son, and shocked the bodybuilding world when he announced he was retiring and would not be pursuing the Mr. Olympia title. I spoke with this humble champion about that difficult decision as well as the current state of the 212 division and a variety of other topics.

THE TEXAS OAK

'Those extra 8 pounds if I can weigh 230 would make a huge difference in my physique. I am doing my best to give them what they want to see!'

THE FACTS ON AGMATINE SULFATE: A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW

Does agmatine enhance pumps? Improve workouts? Improve strength? Build muscle? Burn fat? None of these questions can be answered in the affirmative. Show me the science!

Rest Periods Between Sets to Increase 1RM Squat

BODYBUILDING SCIENCE

THE TESTOSTERONE CRISIS!

5 Reasons It’s Happening and 5 Ways to Fight It

THE Boogieman

'I work my ass off in the gym and I don't skip meals. Patience is a must. Building a physique happens one step at a time.'

JAY CUTLER REFLECTIONS OF AN ICON

The word "icon" is often thrown out casually these days, but the few who truly embody that label have earned it. Jay Cutler is most definitely an icon in the bodybuilding and fitness industry. His competitive record speaks for itself with four Mr. Olympia titles and three consecutive wins at the Arnold Classic from 2002 to 2004. He also remains the only man to have ever lost his Mr. Olympia title and get it back. But his accomplishments on the stage are only a small fraction of what makes Jay a living legend. His business acumen is unmatched in bodybuilding. In his younger years, Cutler already landed lucrative endorsement deals, invested in real estate, and ran a thriving mail-order business. Since then, he's gone on to own his own supplement and apparel companies and branched off into NPC contest promotion. Jay is also a force on social media, with 4.2 million followers on Instagram, well over 6 million on Facebook, and 548,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, Jay Cutler TV. I caught up with Jay recently to discuss a wide variety of topics that ranged from his past PED use, why he sat out the 2002 Mr. Olympia, and his opinions on the current states of both Classic Physique and Open bodybuilding.

GH Decreases ABDOMINAL FAT and Increases Lean Mass

The Internet is overwhelmed with articles citing research about human growth hormone (HGH) and its effects on body composition. Many times, the population studied is a group suffering from a chronic disease or metabolic disorder; more relevant studies examining GH’s effects on essentially normal, healthy people are relatively few and far between.1,2 Nonetheless, several studies have looked at the use of GH in healthy people who are overweight, obese or abdominally obese to reduce body fat or more specifically, visceral fat.

mTOR: BEYOND LEUCINE?

If you are a regular reader of MD, you have certainly seen the acronym “mTOR” thrown around in many different instances because of its biological role in regulating muscle growth. “mTOR” stands for “m”ammalian or “m”echanistic Target Of Rapamycin. To understand the importance of the supplements discussed in this article, I will give you a little background on mTOR.