Van curtains flap. Longboards gleam. Feet twitch. Water gurgles over cobblestones. An espresso machine hisses. Someone turns the page of a book. A camping chair creaks. A picnic rug is unfurled. Someone soul arches on a modern performance twin fin hybrid fish…

Welcome to Crescent Head.

Located 5 hours’ drive North of Sydney, and 4 hours drive south of Byron Bay, Crescent Head is a piece of paradise which is – in my opinion – much better than Byron Bay (though I may be biased having tried to go to Byron twice in the last two years, and had both plans scuppered, thanks to COVID-19).

RELATED: I Moved To Byron Bay: What I Discovered In My First 30 Days Of Being A Cliché

Located between two national parks (Hat Head to the north and Limeburners to the south) Crescent Head is an asphalt backwater which, unlike Byron Bay, is still pretty relaxed. It’s got all sorts of hidden beaches (for those who don’t like crowds) and a small-town feel.

Though Crescent Head is becoming more popular, it still has a way to go before it hits saturation point like Byron Bay, with many social media users raving about it. One TikTok user @cchloeblake wrote, for instance, that “this was the best thing that I’ve ever seen.”

WATCH: Why Crescent Head Is Better Than Byron Bay

Others have made comments like: “Creso is my go-to these days when I just need to chill… can sit there for hours just watching the world go by” and “my happy place.”

It’s not hard to see why people love Crescent Head. It’s more convenient to get to than Byron Bay (if you live in Sydney) and has still got a beautiful bohemian vibe, with the carpark feeling like the cross between a van convention, a longboard convention, a surfskate convention, and a yoga convention.

If you tire of this there’s a town with a pizza place, one fancy restaurant, and a grocery store, and then of course the other nearby beaches.

That said, Crescent Head’s popularity hasn’t left absolutely everyone stoked. One Facebook account called “Crescent Head Free Camping” has made it its mission to criticise poor visitor etiquette at every opportunity (and to try and put free campers off bothering coming). One post in 2018 sardonically reads: “Another great day in the best free campsite on the coast… The signs might say 4-hour parking but no one seems to mind us staying all day.”

In another rant, the page posted the following message: “For all you f**kwits who have been camping at night or spent all day hanging around the crescent head carpark… The police have just closed it and you will now have to go somewhere else… Don’t bother going to Crescent from now on because the Highway Patrol and rangers are pulling up free campers and non-Crescent Head surfers and fining them and telling them to get out of town… Maybe it’s time to go somewhere else from now on.”

The truth is, however, like most places, the rangers swing through as a deterrent and ping everyone now and then, but there are always plenty more people willing to risk free camping for the scintillating views (and in order to secure one of the highly sought after car parks with a view) or willing to leave at midnight and come back and 5am in order to avoid the possibility of being fined at all.

And if the rangers don’t get you the landowners will. As one free camper told DMARGE: “I’m losing money sleeping.” He explained how he tried to freecamp in a secluded spot off Point Plomber road and had a landowner come out and charge him $40 for it.

If surfing and camping and fishing don’t tickle your fancy, there is also Bellingen (if you have time) an hour or so North West, where you can hike and chase waterfalls to your heart’s content (and get a bit of a Byron-esque Hinterland experience).

Got it? Good. You’re now prepped to pass on The Pass.

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Academy Award-nominated actor and director, Ethan Hawke is set to direct a six-part documentary honouring the life of legendary Paul Newman as well as his 50-year marriage to actress, Joanne Woodward. The series, dubbed The Last Movie Stars, will be executively produced by iconic filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who even worked with Newman on the film, The Colour Of Money.The documentary will be heavily based on Newman’s unpublished memoir; a project he began working on in the ‘80s. Sadly, the book never saw the light of day, even after it was discovered in Newman’s home after his death in 2008. According to publisher Alfred A. Knopf, the memoir’s manuscript covered everything from Newman’s acting and directing career, his childhood, Hollywood and dealing with fame, his marriage to Woodward, racing, and many more interesting facets of his life.Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney, Sam Rockwell, Oscar Isaac, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Zoe Kazan, and Laura Linney have all been tapped to provide voice-over work in The Last Movie Stars, which will premiere on CNN+ in early 2022. The documentary series will also be available to stream through HBO Max, meaning Australians will most likely be able to watch the series on Foxtel’s streaming platform, Binge, thanks to the partnership between HBO & Foxtel.

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While (fully vaccinated) Australians are finally allowed to travel overseas once again, very few Aussies are booking big international holidays right now. Partly, it’s because the prospect of quarantine or self-isolation upon return is turning people off, but it’s also partly because many of us have had our savings eaten away during these challenging COVID times.That’s not a concern for Australia’s super-wealthy – many of whom have done just fine over the last two years – but even still, it seems many of the country’s wealthiest globetrotters are staying homebound, opting instead for sumptuous domestic holidays.One of the biggest travel trends amongst the 1% right now appears to be ultra-luxurious mansion stays in some of the country’s most scenic locations. More and more property owners are making their impressive homes available to rent over popular holiday seasons, with nightly prices rivalling some of the most exclusive hotels in the world.Check out some of Australia’s most expensive mansion rentals below.

Take Domic: a three-level hillside mansion in Sunshine Beach. The striking concrete-domed complex with ocean views will typically set you back $86,000 a week but goes up to $100,000 a week over Christmas. That’s even if you can get the place for a week – demand is fierce.RELATED: Luxury Byron Bay Airbnbs Now As Expensive As ‘Dream Hollywood Villas’“We don’t have a booking under $110,000 – people are taking it for decent chunks at a time,” Sue Willis, managing director of Niche Luxury Accommodation (who rents out Domic), tells Domain.She elaborates on the luxury mansion rental market more broadly, commenting that “it’s interesting, even with the ability to travel overseas, among the people who once went on super luxurious holidays to Europe, the demand to holiday at home is still there.”

“People are too worried to travel. The people who are that wealthy are also in the demographic where they’re too worried about their health. So, even though the borders will be open, we haven’t seen an impact [in terms of bookings] at all.”

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Here’s everything you need to know about the Top Gun sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.

Where To Watch

Currently, Top Gun: Maverick is available for purchase on the Microsoft Store.

It will be available to stream in Australia on Paramount Plus in December 2022.

Trailer

The Cast & Crew

It’s no surprise that Tom Cruise reprises his role as the courageous pilot, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Val Kilmer also returned for the sequel and played Admiral Tom “Iceman” Kazansky once again. Cruise actually insisted that Kilmer return to Top Gun: Maverick and was adamant a sequel wasn’t possible without him. In 2021, producer Jerry Bruckheimer told People that Cruise was a “driving force” in getting Kilmer for the film.

“We all wanted him, but Tom was really adamant that if he’s going to make another Top Gun, Val had to be in it,” he said.

Along with Cruise and Kilmer, Top Gun: Maverick also stars Jon Hamm, Lewis Pullman, Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, Monica Barbaro, Charles Parnell and Miles Teller as Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of Maverick’s late friend, Nick “Goose” Bradshaw who — spoiler — died in the original Top Gun movie.

The Plot

Top Gun: Maverick takes place more than thirty years after the first Top Gun film. Maverick is training top gun graduates for a specialised mission and encounters Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw — played by Miles Teller — the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) Lt. Nick “Goose” Bradshaw. Maverick is forced to face the ghosts of his past as well as his own deepest fears while embarking on one of the most challenging missions while making the ultimate sacrifice.

What The Critics & Reviews Say

Currently, Top Gun: Maverick has an 8.6 IMDb score and a critic rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Australian Release Date

Top Gun 2: Maverick was released in Australian cinemas on May 27th 2022.

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A Perth woman has sparked debate online over a so called Australian “cultural norm” that some people believe is normal and others think is creepy.

That norm? Greeting people in the street. As the user, who claims to be a 20 year old woman from Perth, wrote in the Reddit r/Perth community, this simple act can be quite divisive. She said she finds it normal, but two of her friends don’t. The thread reads as follows:

“So, I (F, 20s) had a conversation with friends tonight that left me taken aback and kind of irritated? I’ve lived in Perth my entire life and have always gone on relatively lengthy walks through my neighbourhood and surrounding areas. In my experience, it’s normal to smile at strangers as you pass them (if there’s not many people around) or even greet them/make a comment on the weather.”

She continued: “Most of the time it’s a closed mouth smile or even a nod, just as a peaceable acknowledgement of their presence. If you’re in a busy space, this is unnecessary and its not like I would acknowledge random people at the supermarket etc, but I also don’t find the concept of speaking to strangers disturbing (I would easily trade comments with a stranger in the line at a cafe or waiting for a bus etc).”

“Tonight, my friends were saying that people who smile or say hi as they walk past are creepy and weird and make others uncomfortable. They claimed that it’s not ‘the Australian way’ to acknowledge others on the street (my perception) and that non-weird people would just mind their own business and avoid eye contact. I understand not striking up a conversation with strangers or people visibly reading/listening to music but smiling? A small closed mouth nod to acknowledge them as they pass? Really?”

“For context, one friend is an international student and the other has lived in Perth their whole life.”

The post sparked debate, with one highly upvoted response in the comments reading: “Your friends are weird. What you do is perfectly normal and acceptable. It’s pretty much what I do.”

Another commenter wrote: “[It’s] not unusual to acknowledge people when walking around” and it is “not unusual to ignore them if they don’t initiate contact either.”

The same Reddit user continued: “I find it depends whether the person seems approachable (looking around, not distracted, etc). I tend to nod if a random and i [sic] make eye contact. All bets are off with a dog though, dogs are great conversation starters if the owner is open to it. My grandparents were always keen on a chat when walking but not sure how much of that was living in the country for decades or their age.”

This comment recieved 328 upvotes (and became the top comment). 

The second top comment recieved 123 upvotes, and reads as follows: “I agree with this, when I’m out for a walk or run I tend to wait and see if they will make eye contact. From there it varies from a nod to a polite smile to a g’day.”

“I find the older folks are more likely to greet you. I tend to ignore teen girls since I don’t want to appear like a predator unless I have my kids with me.”

Another wrote: “Agree, it’s not like you need to go out of your way to make eye contact or greet someone if they’re distracted/on the phone/ looking after kids. But if you make eye contact or are passing each other directly on the path I think it would be more bizarre to ignore each other/not indicate general pleasantness.”

Another theory offered, by another Reddit user, is that it’s more socially acceptable to strike up conversation with someone if they have a dog. They wrote: “Agreed on this. My dog tends to turn heads when we go for a walk (mostly because he is a very large boy compared to me) and people usually give us a smile or a bit more when we cross paths and I tend to say hi /smile to these people and ask if they want to pat him if they give off that vibe.”

“Can’t imagine I would acknowledge anyone more than a smile without him though.”

Other Reddit users said they typically greeted peoples’ dogs but not the people themselves, with one writing: “Sometimes I accidentally say hi to people’s dogs and not the actual person. People do that with my dog too tho tbf lol.”

Another topic of discussion was how Australia differed from the “saccharine” standards of friendliness in some places in the US, with one user claiming they were sick of their American neighbours “Ned Flanders-ing” them and “missing the more subdued Australian mannerisms.”

Reddit user AmericanExpat23 wrote: “When I first moved to Perth from a small Midwest town, I was taken aback by how unfriendly everyone was here. I got a lot of weird looks for smiling and saying good morning to strangers. Perth has become more warm over the last 15 years though – I think we’ve found a nice middle ground between American saccharine and the coldness I experienced when I first arrived.”

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The art of dressing appropriately for the occasion is always a delicate affaire, but at no time is it more delicate than when attending a funeral.

Funerals are respectful occasions, and part of being respectful is dressing properly. More often than not, style is about dressing for yourself, expressing your personality and showing off your unique approach to fashion. But when it comes to what to wear to a funeral, you are dressing for the deceased and the deceased’s family.

Your outfit is meant to be a representation of your grief, so go subtle, subdued and classic.

Funeral Etiquette

Funeral etiquette is a topic that never crosses your mind until suddenly you find yourself needing it. Most men muddle their way through the funeral at hand, hoping for the best, then forget about the subject until they have to muddle through the next one.

But you are not most men, so you would like to learn what’s expected of a well-behaved gentleman at a funeral. It is your job to be a source of support during a difficult time, so act with tact, respect, sensitivity and dignity. Here are a few guidelines to follow:

• If you do not plan to attend the funeral service, send a letter of condolence. It need not be long, but it does need to be sincere. And please, 21st century or not, do not write a condolence email or Facebook post. These circumstances necessitate the personal touch of your handwriting.
• If you are family or a close friend of the deceased, pay a visit to their family’s home to express your sympathy before the funeral. Offer your help in some way. Bring food so the family doesn’t have to think about cooking while grieving, babysit, or run errands for them.
• If you’re attending a wake or funeral and aren’t close to the family, introduce yourself and explain how you know the deceased. Don’t leave them awkwardly guessing during an already difficult time.
• Always go to the funeral if you can. They are uncomfortable and emotional, but it’s an important expression of respect and humanity, and the family will never forget your show of support.
• Turn off your smartphone during the service.
• Don’t be late, don’t be early, and don’t be disruptive.
• And finally dress appropriately, which means… reading on

Funeral Ready Suits

Dark colours are a must. A black suit is best, followed by dark grey and then dark navy. If you don’t own a full suit, wear dark dress pants with a dress shirt and tie, and as soon as possible question why you don’t own a suit. Rectify the situation immediately.

If the funeral is held in a church, leave your jacket on during the ceremony. If it’s held in a warm climate, outside, and during the day, you may leave the jacket off.

Never attend a funeral service in jeans, a t-shirt, sneakers or anything else you would wear on your day off. Even if other men present are thusly attired, resist the urge to go casual unless you’ve received specific instructions from the family to do so.

RELATED: How To Wear A Black Suit

Shirts & Ties For A Funeral

A white dress shirt is the standard, but a black shirt also an acceptable option. Where neckwear is concerned, go conservative. Solids or simple patterns only, in black or another dark, restrained colour. Avoid anything with loud patterns or bright colours. Your novelty ties covered in martini glasses or leopard spots will need to stay home.

Regardless of what conservative outfit you choose, make sure your clothes are pressed, clean and odour-free, that your dress shoes are polished, and that you are well groomed. A funeral is not the time to dress in a way that makes you stand out.

Finishing Touch Funeral Accessories

Take into account the temperature and weather when dressing for a funeral. Choose appropriate outerwear, particularly if you will be outdoors. Plan to wear a long black coat or a dark dress coat if the weather is cold, and bring a dark umbrella if rain is in the forecast. If you’ve brought a hat, don’t wear it during the service.

As a rule of thumb, dress as you would for a job interview. Anything too flashy is not appropriate, so save your pink silk pocket square for another occasion. We love statement shades, but stick with classic sunglasses for a funeral if they’ll be needed. Jewellery, including rings, should be kept to a minimum.

One accessory that you almost can’t go wrong with is flowers. Flowers can be sent or brought to the funeral home, to the church, or to the deceased’s family’s home. Attach a card expressing your sympathies. Different faiths have different traditions regarding flowers for funerals, so determine what’s appropriate before taking action. If the family requests donations in lieu of flowers, honour their request.

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Since the early 1900s, Bondi Beach has existed through various depressions, two world wars and various swimwear trends.

The place now has a unique character which is chronicled by the likes of the Instagram account @onlyinbondi as well as photographers like Amaury Treguer and Eugene Tan.

But it wasn’t always above-the-knee board shorts, meditation miles, $50 iced long blacks and butchers that cook your grass-fed beef for you. Before all this, there was a time where people used to cover up with clothes rather than sunscreen.

Enter: the following photo, posted in December on the @smharchives Instagram account, and credited to an unknown photographer, who took the image on a busy day at Bondi Beach in November 1929.

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The photo shows suits being worn on the beach, as well as a lot of one pieces and clothes with sleeves. As an article by Tim Barlass, writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, recently explained, in 1929 swimwear standards had already relaxed a little bit. Going back another 40 odd years before that, and you weren’t allowed to display bare flesh. 

Barlass cites the caption of an image taken at Bondi Beach sometime between 1889 and 1894, by Henry King, which reads: “Beachgoers at Bondi Beach c1889-1894 and the Borough of Waverley bylaw declared: ‘Any person who, except in a public bath and proper bathing dress, shall bathe near to or within view of any inhabited house, reserve, or place of public resort, between the hours of 8 o’clock in the morning and 8 o’clock in the evening, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds nor less than five shillings.’”

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In fact, comparing the above photo (1960) with the below photo (2021), there doesn’t seem to be that huge of a difference.

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One difference social media users have pointed out regarding ‘then and now’ on Instagram (on the @smharchives page) are the lack of tattoos in the old photos. Another noticeable difference is that in 2021 people are more prone to wearing their beachwear off the beach and on the street.

Another difference, according to photographer Amaury Treguer, who has been shooting pictures at Bondi since 2011, is that people have started embracing European style trunks and swim shorts in the last ten years.

“Swimwear fashion has definitely changed,” he told DMARGE. “I remember back in 2009, I was one of the only ones to wear European cut swimmers (Sundek, Gili’s, Hartford, Orlebar Brown…) Even when I was surfing while most guys would wear long boardshorts (Quicksilver, RipCurl…).”

“You could almost recognise Europeans just by their swimwear and toothpick morphology compared to Aussie. Now, most men are wearing Venroy, Orlebar Brown and so on. Speedos and Budgees have always been there, I still don’t get it, unless you are swimming down at the Bergs or Ocean.”

Another potential difference is activewear, and people working out in and around the beach.

Video: Watch The History Of Activewear In The Clip Below

Bondi has also, as DMARGE has previously reported, developed a bit of a reputation, and in the process become a bit of a punching bag for Australian media outlets. The go-to line? It’s a bougie, oblivious, overpriced suburb of people who only ever leave to go to Byron Bay or Noosa. 

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Though some of that may be true, some reckon Bondi is more unique than its detractors would have you believe. Where else could you find the same mix of budget luxury?

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Also, while some of Bondi’s defiant reputation is deserved, much of it is overhyped. 

Convinced not everyone who lives in the Eastern Suburbs is a smug bastard, DMARGE (back in 2020) called Dr Lars Madsen, a clinical psychologist who sits on the board of the mental health charity The Mindshift Foundation, to understand the psychology of living in Bondi.

Lars told us: “What we know is that as people we are affected by other people – we are constantly comparing ourselves to other people no matter whether we like it or not, in one way or another.”

“If you’re in a culture or environment where you have a lot of high achieving people dressing in a particular way or talking about things in a particular way, we will seek to align ourselves to them,” Lars said.

“The same way if you’re in a culture where people are taking drugs, drinking alcohol, not working, we kind of drift that way as well in terms of our attitudes – there’s lots of psychological research that shows that [this] happens – the environment affects people’s behaviour.”

“People will gravitate to the norm of that mindset and the people around them.”

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Another interesting point, which DMARGE has previously explored, is that – though there are some obvious pitfalls to some of the cliché, peacocking, Bondi attitude (which, as we’ve said, doesn’t actually exist in quite the levels you might think), there are also some upsides to the actions of individuals who fancy themselves ahead of the curve (or who have the courage to stand out).

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Take for instance the meditation mile we wrote about last year. This unfairly maligned trend, if you’re cynical, could look like just more Eastern Suburbs residents showing off (this time their wellness skills instead of their muscles). But actually it’s positive – it could also be evidence that people are becoming less sensitive to the stigma that unfortunately comes with actively looking after your mental health.

There you have it – swimwear isn’t the only thing that’s changed in Bondi this side of the century.

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Fans of the extremely popular Uncharted video games rejoiced when it was announced that a movie based on the games would soon grace our cinema screens. As we edge nearer to the Uncharted movie’s release date, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming film.

Where To Stream Uncharted In Australia

Currently, Uncharted is available to rent or purchase on Fetch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, the Microsoft Store and YouTube.

Unfortunately, the film is not available to stream for free with an existing subscription on any streaming platform; we’ll keep you posted.

Trailer

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the Uncharted trailer yet, you can do so below. Fans of the video games, especially those who have played Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, will recognise a well-executed homage to the video games featured in the trailer.

The Cast & Crew

The Uncharted film stars Tom Holland, the beloved British actor best known for playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Holland has been cast as Nathan Drake; the protagonist of all four video games of the same name. Alongside Holland is Oscar-nominated actor, Mark Wahlberg, of The Fighter, The Other Guys, and Boogie Nights fame, who will play Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan; Drake’s mentor in the games.

Veteran actor and Oscar-nominee, Antonio Banderas, is also set to star in Uncharted, presumably playing the villain, however, not too many details about Banderas’ character have been made public knowledge as of yet. Ruben Fleischer, known for directing Venom, Gangster Squad, and Zombieland, has directed and executively produced the Uncharted movie.

The Plot

Fans of the Uncharted video games will already know that Nathan Drake claims to be a descendant of explorer Sir Francais Drake, and is a treasure hunter who goes on wild adventures with the help of his mentor/father-figure, professional rogue, Sully.

The film will act as a prequel to the games and will tell the story of how a young Drake, played by Holland, first met Sully, played by Wahlberg, as they embark on a dangerous quest to seek the lost treasure of El Dorado.

What The Critics & Reviews Say

Originally, fans were rather disappointed with the casting for Uncharted. In the games, Drake is a middle-aged man, which is why fans desperately wanted to see beloved actor, Nathon Fillion take on the role; especially as the actor himself has campaigned to play Drake on-screen for years, and even played Drake to perfection in a Live-Action Fan Film in 2018. Some fans even noted that if Fillion wasn’t available, Drake’s voice and motion-capture actor in the games, Nolan Noth, would’ve been a better choice than Holland.

However, after it was announced that the Uncharted film will act as a prequel to the games, and the story will focus on a young Drake, fans were happier with Holland’s casting.

Australian Release Date

After many delays — the film was originally slated for a 2016 release! — Uncharted was released in Australian cinemas on the 17th of February 2022.

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Conor McGregor has taken a break from wearing mohair sweaters and knocking back whiskey to show off his new-found strength (and get a bit of a workout in). And not just any workout; an ab-destroying one (well, destroying for us mere mortals, anyway).

The 33-year-old MMA fighter took to Instagram an hour ago (at the time of writing) to share a video of him – literally – busting a gut. He captioned the video: “Core work on the @mcgregorfast.”

“The Truth!”

The video shows him strutting about for a bit, before putting his arms through a couple of straps and raising his knees to his chest before kicking out of the tuck towards the ceiling. He completes the movement 17 times before dusting himself off and grabbing the camera.

Video: Conor McGregor Shows Off His Ab Strength With ‘Ceiling Tuck’ Exercise

The video had followers (predictably) weighing in, making claims like “2022, the year of the biggest return in UFC history” and “they had to widen the doors at his house with them shoulders.”

Whether that happens remains to be seen. What is evident thought is that, despite his detractors saying he’s lost the hunger having become rich, McGregor is someone who will do anything it takes to win.

McGregor’s last loss was via technical knockout against Dustin Poirier in 2021, on the 10th of July at UFC 264. In the fight Conor broke his leg, putting him out of action for some time.

But Conor is nothing if not persistent, and all through the back half of last year gave us glimpses of his training and rehabilitation. He’s not only bragged he’ll “be back!” but has also proven there’s never an excuse to not work out.

In light of all this training (and perhaps due to the type of training he’s been doing, having been preventing from sparring in the early stages of his recovery) McGregor has put on a lot of bulk, with some outlets jokingly suggesting he may now be aiming to fight in the heavyweight division.

DMARGE spoke to Scott Reynolds, Fitness Director and Co-Founder of Combine Air, last year, to find out what’s been going on with McGregor’s bulking, in his opinion.

 

 

 

 

 

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Reynolds told DMARGE: “His transformation since July has been impressive, to say the least. His training has been limited while recovering from his injury.”

“His training since his injury would be a combination of strength training and healthy bulk eating. His only conditioning/fitness work would be on the bike at a lower intensity, therefore not generating too much calorie burn and holding more energy, which leads to the weight increase.”

McGregor now looks to be back in the swing of things, training more or less how he likes, and preparing for his much-awaited comeback. Love him or hate him, let’s be honest, we’ll probably be watching.

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