Shonda Rhimes Lost 117 Pounds Without a Crash Plan
Shonda Rhimes says her 117-pound weight loss came through a long process, not a quick fix. Here is the practical lesson in that slower approach.
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.
7 Minute Workout for Seniors: Exact Standing Routine and Evidence
Follow an exact seven-minute standing workout for seniors with supported and seated options. See which short-bout studies are relevant and what they cannot prove about this routine.
823 Pounds at 203 Pounds: Chance Mitchell’s 2022 IPF Deadlift Record
Chance Mitchell pulled 373.5 kilograms at 92.1 kilograms bodyweight to win the 2022 IPF World Classic. His 93 kg record stood until 2025.
The Long Climb to 585 Pounds: Devin Williams’s Raw Bench Press World Record
Devin Williams's 265.5kg (585.33lb) raw bench press world record in the 120kg class did not happen overnight. It was built across four meets and small, deliberate jumps, and it has since been broken.
Tae Bo Benefits: What Studies Show and How to Try It
Tae Bo can be an enjoyable aerobic option, but evidence for its unique benefits is limited. See the direct studies and try a five-minute no-contact beginner movement sample.
Does Vaping Affect Athletic Performance? What Exercise Tests Show
Exercise tests find lower average aerobic fitness in some vaping groups, while acute nicotine changes heart rate and pressure. See which findings are associations and what remains unknown.
Amanda Lawrence Set Two 84-Kilogram Records at Sheffield but Finished Seventh Overall
Amanda Lawrence set 84 kg squat and total records at Sheffield 2026. The official result also shows why the viral claim that she won is false.
Steve Reeves Used Protein Drinks, So the Bread Myth Needs Context
Steve Reeves favored a food-first bodybuilding diet, but the claim that he avoided supplements entirely does not match the historical record.
How Bruce Springsteen Trains for Three-Hour Concerts
Bruce Springsteen has used treadmill running and weight training for decades. Here is how those basics support the real demands of a long concert.
Joe Wicks Turned the London Marathon Into a Charity Mission
Joe Wicks returned to the London Marathon for The Body Coach Foundation. His repeat race and run-walk approach offer a practical endurance lesson.