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July 2026 Editor’s Letter: Celebrations of Countries and Fitness
May the patriotism that swells across North America this month ignite a renewed sense of purpose and pride in our fitness journeys. By Roger “Rock” Lockridge, Managing Editor Fitness Industry Friends and Fellow Muscle Insider Supporters. July 2026 marks a historic milestone for North America. As we celebrate Canada Day on the 1st, we also cross the threshold of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence on the 4th. Concurrently, the eyes of the international
Dr. Nicole Rakowski Earns IFBB Pro Card in Figure
AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE JOURNEY BEHIND NICOLE RAKOWSKI’S BIGGEST BODYBUILDING ACHIEVEMENT. Fresh off her victory at the 2026 Roger Boyce Classic, longtime Muscle Insider contributor Nicole Rakowski discusses the transition from Bikini to Figure, balancing medicine with elite competition, and what’s next as she prepares for life in the IFBB Pro League. By Roger “Rock” Lockridge, Managing Editor Dr. Nicole Rakowski has many accomplishments and accolades under her weight belt, and she recently added another one: IFBB
EDITOR’S LETTER: THE OLYMPIA JOURNEY CONTINUES
The road to Las Vegas is heating up, and we have reasons to be excited about what is ahead. By Roger “Rock” Lockridge, Managing Editor Muscle Insider Readers, Fitness Industry Colleagues, and Fellow Gym-Goers, Bodybuilding fans are catching their collective breath after an exciting month of contests and memorable moments. The New York Pro, Pittsburgh Pro, California State Pro, and Legion Sports Fest all featured Men’s Open competitions that have generated tremendous buzz about what could be in
July 2026 Editor’s Letter: Celebrations of Countries and Fitness
May the patriotism that swells across North America this month ignite a renewed sense of purpose and pride in our fitness journeys. By Roger “Rock” Lockridge, Managing Editor Fitness Industry Friends and Fellow Muscle Insider Supporters. July 2026 marks a historic milestone for North America.
Dr. Nicole Rakowski Earns IFBB Pro Card in Figure
AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE JOURNEY BEHIND NICOLE RAKOWSKI’S BIGGEST BODYBUILDING ACHIEVEMENT. Fresh off her victory at the 2026 Roger Boyce Classic, longtime Muscle Insider contributor Nicole Rakowski discusses the transition from Bikini to Figure, balancing medicine with elite competition, and what’s next as she
EDITOR’S LETTER: THE OLYMPIA JOURNEY CONTINUES
The road to Las Vegas is heating up, and we have reasons to be excited about what is ahead. By Roger “Rock” Lockridge, Managing Editor Muscle Insider Readers, Fitness Industry Colleagues, and Fellow Gym-Goers, Bodybuilding fans are catching their collective breath after an exciting month