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Editor’s Letter – Starting the Season Strong
To Our Fitness Friends, Allies, and Supporters The calendar flips from February to March, and that means one thing in our universe – the Arnold is here! Next weekend, Columbus, Ohio becomes the epicenter of the industry as athletes, fans, and insiders gather to celebrate community, fitness, and standards of excellence at the Arnold Sports Festival. We’ll obviously be bringing you everything you need to know before and after the big weekend, but I want to take a
The Hidden Cost of Chronic Pain: How Athletes Can Protect Their Tissues for Long-Term Function
Written by: Dr. Nicole Rakowski and Dr. Andrew Dold Pain is part of sport. Chronic pain doesn’t have to be. Acute pain is protective. It signals injury and demands respect. Chronic pain, however, is different. When pain persists beyond normal healing timelines (typically beyond three months), it is no longer just a tissue issue. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines chronic pain as a complex experience shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors, not
Editor’s Letter – Future Focused with a Strong Foundation
To the Muscle Insider Community From the first time I flipped through the pages of Muscle Insider in 2010, I have been a fan and supporter of their commitment to the bodybuilding community. That evolved into a contributing role thanks to founder Scott Welch and Dominic Mauro, which led to the honor of being named Senior Writer in 2022. While many in the industry know me as a freelance journalist, it’s also known that I do my best
Editor’s Letter – Starting the Season Strong
To Our Fitness Friends, Allies, and Supporters The calendar flips from February to March, and that means one thing in our universe – the Arnold is here! Next weekend, Columbus, Ohio becomes the epicenter of the industry as athletes, fans, and insiders gather to celebrate
The Hidden Cost of Chronic Pain: How Athletes Can Protect Their Tissues for Long-Term Function
Written by: Dr. Nicole Rakowski and Dr. Andrew Dold Pain is part of sport. Chronic pain doesn’t have to be. Acute pain is protective. It signals injury and demands respect. Chronic pain, however, is different. When pain persists beyond normal healing timelines (typically beyond three
Editor’s Letter – Future Focused with a Strong Foundation
To the Muscle Insider Community From the first time I flipped through the pages of Muscle Insider in 2010, I have been a fan and supporter of their commitment to the bodybuilding community. That evolved into a contributing role thanks to founder Scott Welch and