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In the realm of bodybuilding, some names resonate louder than others, and Rich Gaspari is undoubtedly one of those iconic figures who have left an indelible mark on the industry. From his humble beginnings as a south Jersey outsider to his stellar rise in the pro ranks as the first-ever Arnold Classic champion and an entrepreneur known for innovation, Rich Gaspari's story is nothing short of extraordinary. With the 2023 Olympia weekend in Orlando, FL fast approaching, the fitness world eagerly anticipates the release of a new feature-length documentary from Generation Iron that delves into the life and career of...

There are many different types of exercise that can be effective for losing fat and improving overall health. However, recent research has suggested that short sessions of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be more effective for fat loss than long bouts of low-intensity, steady-state cardio. In this blog, we will explore the science behind this claim and discuss the benefits of HIIT for fat loss. What is High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest or low-intensity activity. For example, a HIIT workout...

The first thing you have to do when you set a goal is to determine exactly for whom you're doing it. Everyone needs goals, but we also need motivation to realize those goals. Many times, when the purpose of the goal is undetermined or ambiguous, the goal goes unrealized. Even while it may seem selfish or narcissistic, the best goals realized are those you set for yourself. Success is often measured in terms of accomplishment. But really, the accomplishment is realizing the goal. Success is just, sometimes, a side effect of reaching your goal.  The best advise I ever received...

Hard work is at the core of every single thing that's worthwhile to achieve. Everyone has their unique take on what that is, how to achieve it and their version of hard work. The only viable metric to know if you're advancing or not is competition.  Competition is good. It pushes us to do better than what we think we're capable of doing – because we all want to win. Competition lets us know where we fall short. I won plenty of hardware in my career. But I never captured the greatest prize in bodybuilding – the Mr. Olympia. In...