Dorian Yates After 60: Why His Fitness Goals Changed
Dorian Yates says health, function, and longevity now matter more than maximum size. Here is what his shift means for fitness after 60.
Chris Pruitt
Chris Pruitt is a certified ASFA personal trainer and the founder of WorkoutHealthy, a fitness equipment retailer serving customers since 2007. He has more than 16 years in the fitness business, and he writes and fact checks everything published on Insider.
Michael Beach at 62: What His Fitness Photos Show
Michael Beach shared two months of weekly progress photos at 62. Here is what his routine claims, what the pictures cannot prove, and a better way to track progress.
How Aaron Pierre Trained for the Physical Demands of Rebel Ridge
Aaron Pierre spent most of his screen time in Rebel Ridge either running, fighting, or absorbing hits, and the role asked for a body that could hold up to all three. The 2024 Netflix action thriller, directed by Jeremy Saulnier,…
Ziana Azariah’s World Record Deadlift: The Rise Behind 269.5 kg
Ziana Azariah pulled 269.5 kg to set an IPF world record in the deep women's 84kg class. Here is her five year climb, verified meet by meet, and what happened to the record since.
Damien Rooney’s 499 Weighted Chin-Up World Record
Damien Rooney completed 499 chin-ups in one hour with a 20-pound pack. Here is the verified record, pace math and what his failed attempts reveal.
Archibald MacLaren’s Before and After Records for Army Instructors
In the early 1860s, Archibald MacLaren photographed and measured army instructor candidates before and after his gymnastics course. Here is what the record shows and what research says about tracking progress.
Lily Rabe on Respecting What Your Body Can Do
Lily Rabe shares a personal perspective on fitness and daily movement. The quote comes from one person’s experience, but it can invite a useful reflection on the choices that make activity feel relevant in your own life. “I had such…
Mark Rippetoe’s Novice Linear Progression: Why Beginners Gain Fast
Mark Rippetoe tells beginners to add weight to the bar nearly every session. Here is what he actually teaches, why novices gain so quickly, and how long that window lasts.
Oliver Phelps Ran His First Marathon While Working Full Time. Here’s the Training Math.
Oliver Phelps spent a decade on movie sets playing George Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. He worked alongside his identical twin brother James, who played George’s fictional twin, Fred. Since the franchise wrapped, Phelps has kept a full…
629 Pounds and Counting: Natalie Laalaai’s Heaviest-Ever Raw Deadlift
Natalie Laalaai pulled 285.5 kilograms at the 2025 IPF World Classic Championships, a lift the federation itself called the heaviest raw deadlift any woman has completed in its history. Here is what the record actually shows, and what she has done since.