BoxLife Magazine

In 2009, I thought I was in shape. Played bball 2x a week. Went to the gym 3x a week. But my nutrition was off. + Too many beers. Now I train the same 5 hours a week. But, I know what I'm doing. And I understand nutrition. Small changes + consistency = Big Results

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A new study in Sensors used polysomnography to test whether lower-body compression tights improve post-exercise sleep

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Hyrox has expanded from a German fitness event into a global indoor race with over a million yearly participants

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Accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) applies heavier loads during the lowering phase than lifting, aiming to maximize muscle tension

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Google’s acquisition of Fitbit has birthed diverse wearables blending fitness tracking and smartwatch features

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Debate over whether pre‐competition sexual activity hinders athletes has long been based on tradition rather than data

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Poor sleep can hamper recovery and performance in athletes, but a systematic review in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests probiotics and synbiotics may help via the gut–brain axis

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Livvy Dunne showcased athletic versatility beyond gymnastics at Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York’s Javits Center

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landmark study from UT Southwestern showed that previously sedentary adults in their 50s significantly improved heart health by following a structured five-hour-per-week exercise program for two years. The routine combined zone 2 cardio, resistance training, and high-inte

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uilding an elite physique isn't about finding secret exercises—it's about mastering the fundamentals that most people overlook. Prioritizing progressive overload, tracking your nutrition, getting enough quality sleep, staying active outside the gym, and following a sustain

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mily Rolfe proves that chasing world-class athletic performance doesn't require putting the rest of your life on hold. While building a demanding career as a medical radiologist, she simultaneously rose to the top of CrossFit, earning multiple trips to the CrossFit Games t