Background
Steven Stiefel is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and editor. He has written for numerous health-and-fitness magazines, including Muscle & Body, Muscle & Performance, Shape, Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, and Maximum Fitness. He authored the fitness books Weights on the Ball Workbook (2004) and Fit in 15 (2005). Currently, he is collaborating on Making Rumours, a work on Fleetwod Mac's blockbuster album, with the album's producer, Ken Caillat.
Articles
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Lessons from a Jacked Medical Doctor
Meet Dr. Kaleb Redden, aka DocThor, a beast in the gym and a superhero of sports medicine.
Published on: Sep 3, 2019 -
An IFBB Pro and Air Force Veteran Perseveres After A Devastating Injury
A car crash on a Los Angeles freeway rendered IFBB pro Katherine Portillo a quadriplegic. Now, she advocates for herself and others with disabilities.
Published on: Jul 19, 2018 -
This Polish Bodybuilder Wants To Look Twice His Age!
Pawel Ladziak, a 35-year-old Polish fitness pro and personal trainer, is causing a sensation on Instagram by intentionally aging himself. His goal: to look as muscular and as old as he possibly can.
Published on: Aug 17, 2017 -
This "Superman of Fitness" Battles For His Life
Anthony Catanzaro was a well-known fitness star. Then a chunk of kryptonite called Parkinson's disease crossed his path. Now, with a combination of exercise, nutrition, and a positive attitude, this "Superman of Fitness" is fighting back.
Published on: Mar 22, 2017 -
6 Reasons Men Should Do Yoga
Don't be afraid to be that guy in the yoga class. It just might be the best decision you ever made for your muscles and overall athletic development!
Published on: May 19, 2016 -
Rory McIlroy Trains To Be Stronger Than His Critics
Once upon a time, golfers were considered anything but athletic. Nowadays, the top pros fill out a golf shirt while dazzling on the green. Are they setting themselves up to fail?
Published on: Feb 21, 2016 -
Losing A Lung, Gaining Fitness
After having most of one lung removed, Judith Dicker defied the odds by getting fit. Then she went the extra mile and became a national-level physique competitor!
Published on: Dec 15, 2015 -
The Pro's Guide To Pre-Workout Nutrition!
Don't overcomplicate your pre-workout nutrition! Utilize this simple-but-effective advice, and start making better progress in the gym.
Published on: Oct 22, 2015 -
Lyons' Roar: A Bodybuilder Battles Multiple Sclerosis
David Lyons doesn't let his battle against multiple sclerosis knock him off his feet. He's fought back, continuing his bodybuilding training while assisting others by creating the MS Fitness Challenge.
Published on: Apr 23, 2015 -
''Honey, I Shrunk The Kardashians!''
What's wrong with Kim Kardashian's latest gizmo? It's a cinch to explain.
Published on: Oct 29, 2014 -
Bodybuilding.com Original Fiction: Survival Of The Fittest
How long would you last if you could only eat and drink what you carried? Three escaped prisoners struggle to answer this question in a dystopian future where they have only one another to depend upon—and to fear.
Published on: Jan 29, 2014 -
Magic Mushroom: What 'The Caterpillar Fungus' Can Do For You
Cordyceps is a strange-looking fungus with a bizarre back story and a hard-to-pronounce name, but don’t discount it without reading this!
Published on: Mar 27, 2013 -
7 Better Bond Girls: The Women Of Fitness As 007 Girls
To celebrate Skyfall, we turned seven extremely sexy fitness models into James Bond girls. These are their stories.
Published on: Nov 7, 2012 -
2012 Olympia Weekend: Phil Heath Wins Mr. Olympia
The Gift isn't done giving. Phil Heath beats Kai Greene, grabs the Sandow, and wins his second Olympia!
Published on: Sep 29, 2012 -
2012 Olympia Weekend: 212 Class Prejudging Report
The 212 Olympia Showdown promises to be a close fight. Everyone wants the 212 crown, but only one man can claim the throne. Get the prejudging scoop.
Published on: Sep 28, 2012 -
2012 Olympia Weekend: The Battle For Mr. Olympia
The battle for Mr. Olympia ends tonight. Who will stand victorious, Sandow in hand? Check this prejudging report for our predictions!
Published on: Sep 28, 2012 -
The Gift: Jay Cutler Gives Phil Heath His Blessing As Heath Becomes The 13th Mr. Olympia
Jay Cutler gives Phil Heath his blessing as Heath becomes the 13th Mr. Olympia.
Published on: Sep 17, 2011 -
The Odds For Jay Are 1 To 5
Jay Cutler plans to enter the fifth dimension with his next Olympia win.
Published on: Sep 16, 2011 -
Stepping Up Their Game - The Mr. O Competitors Are Ready For Combat
Their guns loaded with verbal ammunition, the would-be Olympians have fired their first round at this year’s press conference. Watch the bullets fly.
Published on: Sep 14, 2011 -
7 Classic Exercises Time Should Never Have Forgotten
Try these muscle blasters from the past for amazing gains in the future.
Published on: Jul 20, 2011