Ruth Silverman - Profile Page

Background

Ruth Silverman is the managing editor at Digital Muscle Media and a veteran iron game journalist. The former longtime senior editor of Iron Man Magazine, she covered men's as well as women's bodybuilding and chronicled the evolution of the women's physique sports as a reporter, profiler, columnist and video correspondent. She holds a BS in Communications from Northwestern University and had an eclectic career in publishing before coming to the fitness industry. Her work has also appeared in Muscle Insider, Flex, Muscle & Fitness, Men's Fitness, and at RxMuscle.com.

Website: www.RuthlessWithWords.com

Articles

Olympia 2021 Women's Finals

The Women's Olympia finals saw a few repeat winners and some surprising upsets. Find out who won the top women's titles and which divisions have a new champion.

Published on: Oct 9, 2021
Olympia 2021 Women's Prejudging

The competition at the Women's Physique Olympia could be headed for an upset. See who made first callouts and who looks poised to take home the title.

Published on: Oct 8, 2021
Phoenix Rising: Fitness Champ Derina Wilson Battles Back From Breast Cancer

For this tenacious athlete, breast cancer was only one of the many challenges she faced. Credit her strength, her determination, and her strong circle of support for her success.

Published on: Oct 8, 2021
2021 Olympia Predictions: Women's Divisions

A fitness competition for every size! Who will win this year's Olympia?

Published on: Oct 1, 2021
Class Confusion: How to Find Your Fit in Physique Competition

Figure, physique, or bikini? What about bodybuilding or fitness? Start your competitive journey by learning all your options. Here's what you need to know before you aim for the stage!

Published on: Aug 17, 2021
Adaptive Bodybuilder Elizabeth Galvan Can't Be Stopped

She has faced down immense challenges throughout her lifetime: deafness, partial blindness, the loss of an arm, and major illness. But Elizabeth always keeps working, growing, and pushing harder.

Published on: Jun 30, 2021
How This Personal Trainer Took Back Her Body from Anorexia

An eating disorder brought Tanya Etessam's life to a standstill and her health to the brink of disaster. Learn how this trainer and lifestyle coach gained 30 pounds and a new life.

Published on: Sep 2, 2020
Pole Fitness for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

It's sexy, athletic, and hard as heck to master! Pole fitness could be the best exercise you're not doing. It's exploding in popularity, and women of all ages and backgrounds are accomplishing serious feats in this sensual, acrobatic sport.

Published on: Jul 7, 2020
2019 Women's Olympia Predictions: High Stakes Vegas Poker

Defending champs hold the best cards, but new players have joined the game.

Published on: Aug 27, 2019
Dr. Sara Solomon Interview: Stronger Than Ever

Dr. Sara Solomon just keeps growing smarter and stronger. We caught up with her to find out how she arrived at where she is now, the importance of evolution, and why you should eat more.

Published on: Mar 29, 2019
Arnold 2019 Preview: Which Women Will Rise?

Opportunity knocks as the top bodies vie for prestige and prize money at the Arnold Classic women's shows

Published on: Feb 28, 2019
The Self-Made Bodybuilder: How Brian DeCosta Unlocked His True Strength

Team Bodybuilding.com member Brian DeCosta, a 27-year-old former accountant, defeated an eating disorder and survived a near-fatal accident to build the body (and business) of his dreams.

Published on: Feb 12, 2019
Caryn Nicole Paolini Interview: The Courage to Change

Paolini had a good thing going. Why risk it just to pursue some crazy dream? Because that's what makes life meaningful.

Published on: Sep 28, 2018
2018 Women's Olympia Predictions: Games of Chance

Why is the 2018 Olympia weekend like a Las Vegas casino? Because the stakes are high, and every physique sport is a different game of chance.

Published on: Aug 31, 2018
One-Time Fitness Champ Jenny Worth Slides Back Into The Spotlight

Worth was among the best onstage but left it all behind. Today, she's fighting to reclaim her place.

Published on: Jul 11, 2018
The Fitness Division Is Flying High...And Growing Again

The second-oldest women's division is making a comeback, and you don't have to be a lifelong gymnast to be a competitor.

Published on: May 10, 2018
Team Bodybuilding.com Athlete Profile: Courtney Gardner

For Courtney Gardner, fitness is only part of her life, not all of it. Learn how she balances a high-powered career with building a high-powered physique.

Published on: Apr 18, 2018
Everything Is Up For Grabs At The 2018 Arnold Classic Women's Shows

It's coming right up, so get your cheat sheet on who to look for at this year's big event!

Published on: Feb 27, 2018
Women's Physique Star Juliana Malacarne: Will She Defend Her Olympia Title In 2018?

Juliana Malacarne has reached the pinnacle of her sport four times, thanks to her four straight Olympia wins. Her thoughts on gunning for a fifth may shock you, though.

Published on: Dec 21, 2017
Oksana Grishina Guns For Her Fourth And Final Olympia Crown

On the eve of yet another title defense, the three-time IFBB Olympia Fitness champion traces her path from a small Russian town to the top of the fitness world.

Published on: Sep 10, 2017