Petroleum Engineer to Body Engineer: Meet Bhuwan Chauhan | Max Swahn
Born in Delhi, India on January 7, 1994, Bhuwan Chauhan is the first Indian International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro and the youngest Canadian Men’s Physique Pro. But he wasn’t always set out to become a championship bodybuilder. Raised in...
The Arnold Sports Festival
Founded in 1989 in Columbus, Ohio as a 1-day bodybuilding competition named The Arnold Classic, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) has grown to become the largest 4-day multi-sport event in the world. Held not...
3D Printing a Custom Protein Bar: Not That Crazy After All
Every bodybuilder knows the challenges of getting the proper nutrition at the appropriate/desired times of the day based on their individual fitness routine. No doubt, most have done their own meal prep, and have resorted to protein bars and snacks for convenience....
3D Printing: The New Super-Hero
Also called additive manufacturing (AM), the term 3D printing is a widely recognized and ‘relatively new’ technology. With less waste, no tooling or machining and the ability to uniquely customize each product through digital modeling, it is very much differentiated...
Are All Nuts Created Equal: A Fit-Friendly Guide
All bodybuilders know a key factor in building muscle mass is protein. There are a number of great natural protein sources like chicken, beans, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and oats. But when you need a quick and easy protein boost on-the-go, nuts are an...
Tips for Incorporating Everyday Fitness into Your Routine
The road to routine can be a little rocky, especially when transferring from student to professional. As a recent engineering graduate, the regimented world of adulthood can feel pretty daunting and hobbies that previously fit seamlessly in between classes and your...
4 Ways to Get Fit in Pittsburgh this Summer
As the summer rapidly approaches, many have begun to shift their fitness focus out of hibernation and into summer-readiness goals. That being said, it can be hard to bounce back from a winter hiatus. Luckily, you can gain some added motivation from fitness classes and...
How to Pick the Right Diet or Nutrition Plan for You
DASH, the South Beach Diet, Low Carb, Weight Watchers, after a while - the options all run together. That being said these plans cover vastly different needs. In the midst of marketing ploys and selling to customers though, the specifics get lost in the mix. As a...
Lessons I Learned Through Bodybuilding
Over my time pursuing fitness and bodybuilding, I met my fair share of people who turn their noses or don’t understand the why in why people commit to such major lifestyle changes and rigorous workout regiments. In fact, I probably was one of those people back when I...
Misunderstood: Bodybuilding as a Pursuit
There’s a certain stigma attached to the term bodybuilding. For example, if I were to say I am passionate about personal fitness as opposed to bodybuilding, people seem to get very different ideas. For the first, I’m seen as a health conscious individual, but the...