Are you interested in reading some good fitness blogs? Who isnt! I read a lot of fitness sites everyday, and these are some of the best fitness blogs on the net (well besides Gym Junkies… duh!! )
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The Top 20 fitness blogs on the net…
#20 – Weight Ladder
Weight Ladder is a blog specifically written for people who want to lose weight. I’m not sure who writes the site, but they are putting out quality posts almost everyday.
It’s tough to keep posting everyday, so if a blog can do it while still putting out great content, then I applaud them.
# 19 – The IF life
The IF life is another cool blog written by Mike O Donnell that focuses on health and longevity. One of his I posts I just came across made fun of fitness magazines, so I give him kudos there!
The IF life posts pretty often, so you can be sure there is always new content popping up.
#18 – Women’s Diet and Fitness
Angie over at Women’s Diet and Fitness has some great posts specifically for women. Some of the things she touches on frequently are diets, goal setting and burning fat.
I think this is the only women’s specific blog I posted…hmmm
#17 – Eric Cressey
Eric Cressey is kind of like the wonder kid in the fitness world. At only 26 years old, he already has a book out and is one of the most respected trainers in the world. His work with elite baseball players and rehab athletes is nothing short of remarkable.
#16 – Fight Geek
Fight Geek is a video blog by Kira. He posts videos everyday which should help any type of fighter with their training. If you’re a video guy and like crazy training, Fight Geek is your site.
#15 – Fitness Black Book
Rusty at fitness black book has a cool blog which focuses on functional training. Like Gym Junkies, he’s trying to get people away from the bodybuilding workouts and into a more diverse workout.
His killer personality really shines through in his writing as well.
#14 – Zen to Fitness
Zen to Fitness is a blog written by Chris, which takes a “Zen” like approach to health and fitness. Chris makes posts on a number of topics including food, exercises and most importantly eliminating stress from your life.
#13 – Alwyn Cosgrove
Cosgrove is THE MAN when it comes to fat loss. If there’s one guy to follow if you want to learn about fat loss, it should be Alwyn. His facilities in California train hundreds of clients which means he has more hard data than any University study ever has about fat loss.
Alwyn’s also a 2x cancer survivor, great writer and really into helping people improve their lives in all areas. If Alwyn didnt pitch so many products in every post, he’d be rated even higher…
#12 – Ross Enamait
Who hasn’t seen the killer videos of Ross on YouTube? Ross writes training articles for fighters from all areas including wrestling, MMA and boxing. In addition to being a great guy, he’s a hell of a trainer.
Ross’s site is full of great content including sandbag training, wheelbarrows and anything else you can think of.
#11 – Nate Green
Nate is a young, up and coming trainer who just put out a new book that deals with working out and picking up girls (sounds good to me!)
Nate’s training regimen is more on the bodybuilding side, but he still uses very functional movements like front squats, deadlifts and pullups. On top of that, he’s a pretty cool guy too!
#10 – Stronglifts
Stronglifts is a blog written by Mehdi specifically about strength training. They have a great archive of posts and the forum is still active every day.
Hopefully Mehdi jumps back on the blogging bandwagon soon, he hasnt posted in a while.
#9 – The Diesel Crew
The Diesel Crew are some of the toughest guy’s you’ll ever see. They do a lot of strongman, powerlifting and grip training for athletes. They have pretty cool videos on their site as well as good content on the blog that gets updated pretty often.
#8 – Mark’s Daily Apple
Written by Mark Sisson, Mark’s Daily Apple is an awesome nutrition blog that focuses mainly on living a life like our ancestors did. This means eat real food, lift heavy things, run, play and get lots of sleep.
Cant say I can argue with that…
#7 – Zach Even Esh
The wild man Zach Even Esh has a great blog that he regularly posts on. Zach is known for his underground strength training style. A lot of his training methods are similar to ours at Gym Junkies.
Zach also posts videos on his blog usually 4-5 times per week, so you can see some great workout vids from him. As a bonus you get to hear his REAL Jersey accent everyday haha!
#6 – Modern Forager
Modern Forager is a food blog that cuts though all the BS and puts out some great nutrition content. With a tagline like “respect your food, respect yourself” how could you not like it?
Make sure you check out some of their best posts on the left hand side. They’re killer!
#5 – CrossFit
Should I have put Cultfit? Ahh J/K… The main page at Crossfit has a daily workout, along with comments posted by crossfitters from all over the nation. The workouts are tough, Ill warn you ahead of time
#4 – Fat Man Unleashed
Fat Man is a blog written by Israel Lagares. He’s on a quest to lose weight and get in shape through strength training and circuit workouts.
His blog has some great tips for losing weight and you can follow along with his weight loss journey each and every week.
#3 – Straight to the Bar
Straight to the bar is a fitness blog by Scott Bird that mostly posts videos about functional training workouts. He also finds some of the best videos from around the web and posts them daily. Some great content going on at Straight to the Bar.
#2 – Again Faster
Again Faster and it’s writer Jon Gilson have put together a great blog. Jon is a Crossfit affiliate and makes posts on functional training that really relate to life in all sorts of ways.
On top of that Jon has a knack for writing and he’s a great coach.
#1 – Steve Maxwell
Steve Maxwell might be in a world all by himself. Im not sure of his exact age, but I think he’s about 54 or so and somehow still has a body that is just flat out ripped.
Steve is a BJJ practicioner and one of the best strength coaches out there. His blog has some awesome posts about odd object training like kettlebells, sledgehammer and a few other fun things. He doesn’t post very often, but when he does it’s top notch.
What do you think?
Did I leave off a great blog? Is this the greatest list ever made? Or did I snub your blog from the rankings? Let me hear your comments. Come on I’m a big boy, I can take it !
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Great list!
I read 3-4 of those, but you picked out some good ones that I have never heard of.
Hey Vic, Great website and list of blogs. I started a blog I think you’d like, http://www.andrewginsburg.com Thanks for all the great info.
best, andrew ginsburg
jeah it is really interesting and i learned a lot
Great list but check out http://www.healthclubsathome.com for some great fitness guides provided by some of the best personal trainers in the world.
Thanks for the mention man! I found some I hadn’t heard of here… cool stuff.
right said
i learned a lot as well!!!!
myeasyfatburn.blogspot.com
OH man, I am pumped to even be listed here! You guys rock for showin’ the love!
I have some crazy vids about to be unleashed, so stay tuned and thanks so much, I am seriously a bit speechless here!
Can’t thank you guys enough!
Kill it!
–Z–
Hi there,
That’s a great list – but since by your own admission you’ve only got one women-specific blog up there, let me add a couple more to the list
First, the ever-popular queen of women’s weight lifting, Stumptuous, has a blog at http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/stumptuousblog.php which is always entertaining.
And secondly, my own site http://gubernatrix.co.uk/ – yes, it’s an unashamed plug, sorry about that! It is not a women-specific site as such, but I do post articles that take women’s strength training seriously. I deal with all types of strength training from powerlifting to bodyweight – and a bit of conditioning too!
Check it out, I’d be interested to hear your opinion!
I love this list, here’s another that I am religious about
Thanks, Amanda! Everyone keep an eye on Amanda, she’s on the rise in the fitness community for sure!
http://dynamicworkouts.blogspot.com/Check this blog out,, you can post questions and get direct personal feedback I hope to see it on your next list!! I also like the Fitness Blackbook
I can vouch for Zach, Mehdi, Rusty and Mark. Cool stuff!
@ Israel – thanks, glad you found some blogs you havent heard of
@ Zach – haha man thats awesome. Always fired up I love it!
@gubernatrix – Thanks so much for the comment. Stumptuous is a great blog that I have never seen before.
Pardon the language, but your blog is fuckin awesome as well. Seriously, some killer posts on there. Im adding it to our fitness directory page now.
Totally cool! Ive never seen half of these sites.
This totally rocks! What a freaking honor! Thanks so much Vic!
Thanks Vic, glad you like it. Likewise I will be adding this site to my links. The videos in particular are a great resource – nice one!
Thank you!
I’ve never been in a top twenty before … How bad-ass is that?
I don’t really think I deserve to be on this list, but I’ll take the honor anyway ;P
cheers
Hi Vic,
What a great surprise to see my blog at the top of your list. My blog is a labor of love and it’s so gratifying to know people are reading and appreciating! Thank you! Steve
Vic,
Thanks buddy. I haven’t heard of all of these sites…so I will make sure and drop on by each and every blog you have listed.
One thing is for certain. Your site is one of the most user-friendly blogs I have come across. Very clean and well organized with great content.
No doubt this site will become a huge success.
Cheers,
Rusty
Awesome list – I’m adding a few of these to my Reader now – Cressey, Cosgrove, Even-Esh, and Nate Green are a few of my favs as well -
I read some of them, too. Some that I miss:
Tony Gentilcores blog:
http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/entertainment/step_up/
Sometimes Mike Robertsons Blog is interesting: http://robertsontrainingsystems.blogspot.com/
You can get an rss feed for Lyle McDonalds articles which than is somewhat like a blog.
I just found http://trainoutpain.blogspot.com/ and http://richruffing.blogspot.com/ which both seem to have some interesting stuff in them.
Wow, great list Vic! I’m honored to be placed on that list at all, much less above some others that I consider to be the best in the “business”.
A few new ones here that I need to start visiting.
Cheers
Scott Kustes
Modern Forager
Thanks for the add, guys.
I appreciate it.
-Nate
I’d have to vote for http://www.stumptuous.com/ especially for women!!! Krista is amazing!
where’s my MIZFITONLINE??
Great list man! Ima try my hardest to get my name up there. Lol, no really if you guys ever do this again.
But yeah, great blogs and I read about 75% of those!
This is the best compilation of health and fitness blogs. You can post this to our site http://www.toptentopten.com/ and then link back to your site. We are looking for content and in return our users will track back to your site. The coolest feature is you can let other people vote on the rankings of your list.
-Vince
That’s hilarious! I worked for Top Ten for a hot second. They fired me! Suckers
Best,
Jon Gilson
Again Faster
Great list of blogs, and I’ve visited every one of them! Hopefully, my blog will make the cut next time … Thanks for the list.
@ Scott – Thanks man, we love your blog as well, glad to feature it!
@ Nate – Your site is killin it man! I see it poppin up everywhere
@Parth – Thanks for the comment, Ill be sure to check out your site tonight!
@Muata – You definitely have a great blog, Im a big fan of bodyweight workouts as well.
Thanks to everyone else who has visited, emailed me or left a comment. Im still surprised how well this post has done.
-Vic
Vic – Thanks for the honor! Great list….all terrific people up there.
Maxwell is da Man!! Defineeetely #1!!!
Now go do some Hindu Pushups and have hot sex with your smokin’ girlefrieeend Bitchozes…and don’t fo’get to eat yo’ grass fed beef…
Vic!
Yo man, I got snubbed!
J/k, you can visit my site and see if I did, but I like your list anyways
Later!
Caleb
P.s. I see we’re both Taekwondo black belts… word
Wow that is an elite list of fitness blogs. Next year I hope to build my reputation high enough to be blessed with the honor
Congrats to the Blogs listed
Man, I keep checking on those sites and how you missed on some good ones. You need to expand this list or do another one!
@ Mike OD: Our pleasure. We love IF Life!
@ joe mama: I agree, Steve Maxwell is “da Man”.
@ Caleb: I got to live in Korea while in the military and got my TKD black belt at the Kukkiwon. It was crazy! And keep your eyes open for another list in the future. . .
@ Brian: I love the detail of your goal setting for your weight gain. “Goals we set are goals we get” might sound like a cheesy cliche but it’s true!
@ Israel: You are right on. I’ve already mentioned to Justin that we need to do another list. Stay tuned!
Hey Vic,
Just when I thought I had found all the good fitness related blogs I find your post that shows me quite a few more that I had not heard of before. A really good collection of blogs giving out some really good information. Without wanting to obviously self promote I would be honoured if you would check my blog out at beebleblog.com and let me know what you think.
Fantastic blog, keep up the good work!
Hugo
@ HGH: Thanks for the visit and the comment. Sorry I feel compelled to place this disclaimer. . . GymJunkies does not condone the use of HGH without approval of a physician. (I used to be a lawyer in my previous life
)
@ Hugo: beebleblog.com is great! I particularly like your recent series on the health benefits of nuts – nutrition is an area that I’m always striving to expand my knowledge base.
Nice list.
The IF Life should have been given a better rank though; top 10-15 for sure.
Like Mike, I write a lot about intermittent fasting and you can check out my blog at http://www.leangains.com.
The list may be too good. I read many on the list already now I will have a few more to read instead of working or lifting.
Thanks for the inclusion… I a gald that you like the blog.
The tips just ROCK! way to beat the plateau and muscle memory!!! cross fitness is the way to go!
Thanks Vic. All these new articles are making my head spin but I’m loving it.
Nice list. I’m just getting started in the fit blog world, so thanks for the heads up!
A great women’s fitness blog is http://www.girlgetsitdone.blogpot.com – she dishes on all sorts of women/fitness stuff
Thanks everyone for the comments. And Martin and Susan, thanks for sharing the links to some blogs we missed. Who else has a good link?
Very cool articles at your blog
Hello do where i can find RSS entries?
I realize this post was done awhile ago. I have been working on a blog for awhile. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Great Blog BTW
Great post! I can’t wait to check out all the resources.
great post. Very useful list. I’ll share it with my team.
nice list for fitness training
I think that this is a good website and a good place to get info… so i mine, lol!
Love the list. The resources provided are excellent.
Damn, top 20 beats my top 5 lol. Nice list.
I have never really thought of the internet as a community to learn things like physical fitness- but as it turns out there are millions of resources for this subject!
thanks for the list.
What a great collection of fitness blogs! Thanks for posting it.
It’s always good when people who are into workout music or treadmill workouts or any fitness makes learning part of their routine.
Bravo
M
Thanks, Marina. Glad you enjoyed the list.
I’m always on the lookout for great blogs about fitness and health. i combine those messages with music I write, produce & perform (for my workout website) on my blogs here:
http://marinakamen.blogspot.com/
or just check out
keep up the good work.
M
Great sites, thanks for the info and for inspiring fitness!
Thanks for the list of fitness blogs, its very informative
A great list. Thanks
http://www.exercisebiology.com is a good one if you are looking for some research-based exercise and nutrition info.
Cool site, love the info.
Thanks for these sites. These can truly help me in being a beachbody. I should learn from fellow health buddies as well.
Nice list, but you forgot our blog! haha…
But seriously Steve’s blog is awesome and I will be reading that one a lot now. I’m pumped I found that now… thanks!
Thanks guys, great list. I have a bunch of new blogs to bookmark.
-Jess
I hope these aren’t in any kind of order. Putting Nate Green, Cosgrove, or that tool that does Stronglifts above a guy like Cressey is just wrong.
No doubt Eric Cressey is a top notch trainer and has a knowledge base on several topics (active recovery, asymmetrical athletic training) that is superior to many (if not most). That being said, Nate Green, Stronglifts, and definitely Cosgrove have plenty to contribute to the fitness knowledge arena.
Nice list, definitely expanding my horizons…zen fitness seems right up my ally.
Alright Viv,
You have got some great blogs up there, I have created a blog that you can relate to, check it out.
ultimatehealthandftness.blogspot.com
Regards
James
Thanks for giving me some reading material for my Sunday! I’ve read a few of the blogs you list here, but there are several that I’ve never seen before.
Be well!
Great selection of fitness blogs. They gave me ideas for how to improve my blog. I see my blog making your top twenty list next time around. Check it out. http://www.mindurbody.blogspot.com>
This is a great list of site..Thanks for the share! I am always looking for new information to use in addition to P90X & Insanity.
These are definitely some great recommendations. I frequently read Steve Maxwell and Zach Even Esh. You should also add the Fitter U Fitness blog to the list. It’s an invaluable fitness resource.
Good list.
For me Maxwell’s blog is also the No1
Steve Maxwell is my hero.
I would have liked to see more blogs written by and for women, but there are some great ones here. Thanks for the information. I’m always looking for new blogs to read.
Hello, we would like to add our blog to your list. We provide fitness tips, advice & motivation for men & women. We are fairly new but are adding new posts daily. Our site is run by two ex Royal Marine Green Beret PTI’s.
I think you need to rename it The Top Twenty Hardcore Fitness Blogs. Gymjunkies happens to be the only site listed on this page that appears on the first 2 pages of Google searching under “fitness blogs”. I don’t think #19 counts as a blog.
Check out barrettsfitness.blogspot.com,
I’ve just started it, let me know what you think
Sophie
This is a good list of blogs. Many of them are well written and have good tips.
This is a great group of sites you have listed. Each one has their own unique feel to it.
Good job!
Hey Vic,
I like your blog suggestions and thought you might like my blog site.
My name is Matt Ulrich. I was an offensive linemen for the Super Bowl XLI Indianapolis Colts. I started http://www.OlineToNormalGuy.com, it posts workouts, nutritional advice, and tracks my weight loss as I go from O-LINE SIZE to NORMAL GUY.
The feedback on my site has been great. I keep the articles real and tell people what actually works. As a NASM certified Performance Enhancement Specialist and personal trainer, I have both the experience and knowledge from everything from weight lifting (I still own many Northwestern University weight room records), to nutritional guidance, and am very creative and resourceful when it comes to working out.
I post one weight lifting video and one “CELL BLOCK” Cardio video a week. A “CELL BLOCK”, is a cardio circuit you can do to burn fat in the space of a “jail cell” with little or no equipment.
I would love to work with your site. Please check out my site and give me some feedback
ww.OlineToNormalGuy.com
Matt Ulrich
SB XLI CHAMPION
Some great sites here. You left off mine though, but I forgive you. Check it out at http://www.endlesshumanpotential.com
It is a comprehensive strength and conditioning site with currently over 200 pages. I am a qualified strength and conditioning coach, so everything is science based and practical.
I think your list is pretty good but you are missing a great one!
http://shareitfitness.wordpress.com/
With that one on the list it should be perfect:)
Don’t forget me!
http://www.beckie-lynn.blogspot.com
It’s called: Confessions of a “Pleasingly Plump” Single Mommie
~*~ Beckie-Lynn ~*~
Some great sites for sure…..
I would like to mention my blog for a couple of reasons:
I am an Adjunct Professor of Human Movement, and I served as national “functional training” expert for a University research review project. I have also taught Evidence-Based Practice (basically how to read and value research).
I do not think research is the entire answer, but I think it needs a seat at the table. I have also done the “real thing”-competed in powerlifting. college football and completed many endurance events.
I have learned a lot from many of the above and hope I can add something to the discussion!
Please drop me an email with some feedback on my blog….
Thanks!
Jeff
Thanks for this list. What I like about it is that all of these sites have a lot of diversity. They are also very intelligently written and highly informative. I was actually impressed with the unique and helpful articles that some of them have. Its like a platter where you can choose!
Hi,
Nice list, definitely expanding my horizons…with good tips.
The resources provided are very good.
Best regards
Rui
This is a great list of sites that you have found. Their are plenty of great tips on all of them. I myself have lost over 75 pounds and it has been from looking at different sites. It has changed my life forever!
Love this post! There are tons of fitness blogs out there, some have info that is just laughable, others have great content that you could spend hours reading!
I try to keep mine full of info with a humorous twist, let me know your thoughts!
Im a strength coach and personal trainer out in Long Island, NY –
joeysgymclass.com
Id never seen maxwell site before they guy looks wikid for someone 56 years old and still pushing all the boudries, love to follow in them footsteps and hope holmez4.com oneday breaks through onto this site!!!!
Great list of blogs, each has their own little niches.
Great read…
… some of those blogs are downright awesome, and packed with useful information. I give you credit for sure on this nice list of blogs.
I have a forum that your readers may find useful,
http://www.musclefitnessnutrition.com
It is a great forum for free coaching and advice for fitness-minded bodybuilders and we train people from beginner to advanced athlete. And it’s 100% free to get the best advice you will ever get on the internet. With over 31 years experience as a fitness coach, we can help YOU!
I hope some of your readers will join up!
Thanks for this list! Been looking for some good reading material and this will keep me busy for a while.
Good day. Initial I would like to say that I actually like your blog, just found it last week but I have been following it ever since then.
I appear to acknowledge with most of your respective views and beliefs and this post is no different. absolutely agree with you.
Thank you for any fantastic web site and I hope you preserve up the good function. If you do I will continue to browse it.
Have a great day.
I have to say CrossFit is probably my favorite out of your list. Good compilation though!
Great list Vic! I follow most of these guys and it’s good to know they’re getting the props they deserve!
Very useful list for those who want to get some knowledge regarding fitness. As we all know fitness problems are becoming very common among people so this list would be very beneficial.
Really usefull, the # 16 site is no longer around and the link is broken. Don’t forget http://www.healthandfitnessforums.com they have some great content.
hi
good day, visit http://www.fitnessjon.lx.ro
Have a great day.
Great list can I put mu own site forward http://www.usedtreadmill.co.uk with reviews and guides to buying and using commercial fitness and gym equipment.
Also check out http://www.healthclubsathome.com for some great blogs and fitness equipment guides.
http://www.MuscleTypes.com is by far the best fitness site out there.
Great list of fitness blogs. This is the info people need.
Thanks for the list. As a guy who’s found himself kind of thrust into the field its good to see how the guys who are doing it right, or have been doing it for a while,actually get around to doing it.
I just used “doing” in a sentence 3 times. . . is that over. . . DOING it?
Whatever.
Hey Vic,
Great site and a super list.
Here’s one you may like… with a difference.
Getting fit and healthy starting with the mind.
My credentials to be able to talk about overcoming adversity and the mind side of getting in shape are pretty self explanatory if you read “MY STORY” in my site.
People really seem to like my approach and feel I have something to offer, judging from the response I get.
I am privileged to have my own column on Tom Venuto’s Inner Circle called ” Mr Inspiration ” and recently won most Inspirational in the 09 Holiday Challenge.
Let me know what you think.
Cheers
Dougal
Great list! I love reading the Fat Man Unleashed. Now I’m off to subscribe to more. Thanks.
Nice list – will use for inspiration
. I run http://www.fatfreefitness.co.uk/blog.html and am constantly trying to think of ways to make it more fun, relevant and overall interesting. Check it out!
Thanks for providing the list of the fitness blo i was searching for this only
Great list but check out
http://www.fitntoned.blogspot.com for some great fitness tips and awesum excercises to help you stay fit and toned!!!
Fantastic site with good links for fitness blogs
I read one interesting book “Magical Eating” written by Emily candler which gives information about how to make healthy food selections while dining in foreign cities. We think some foods are healthy but I figured out they have high calories in the ingredients. I am sure that you will find it useful if you go through this
http://www.123emily.com/press
http://www.starling-fitness.com/mail/
I’m a huge fan of Fitnessblackbook.com, but one that I’ve been following recently is Crude Fitness.
http://crudefitness.com
Some hilarious posts on there (especially on gym douchebags
)
Nice list you have here..
Thanks for the post.
I have a health and fitness blog as well. I am going to subscribe to yours. Please check me out.
http://www.yourhappyhearts.com
Hi, great list but i think you missed a few.
http://www.fitnessphiles.com general fitness tip’s
http://www.realanimetraining.blogspot.com this one’s awesome. i’d say this is in the top 3.
http://www.unrealphitness.blogspot.com new blog with a crossfit stlye workout of the day. But a bit tougher and with exellent tip’s about music and motivation, ect.
Thanks!
I follow a few of these sites. GOOD List! visit voyagerfitness.com