Category: Articles
Consumers in the Supplement Space Demand Higher Quality Controls
by Matt Weik
The supplement industry is unregulated for the most part. While the FDA claims they oversee manufacturers and distribution, they [...]
When Taken Alone, BCAA’s Are Ineffective
by Matt Weik
When it comes to building quality lean muscle mass, we all know it starts with our training and diet. When you are able to stimul [...]
The Damn of the Gyms
by Anders JP Eskilsson
Many elements within the gym culture have changed during the last decades. Once upon a time, gyms were in some ways anti [...]
Are Automatic Qualifications Hurting Bodybuilding?
by Christian Duque
Years ago, the top bodybuilders were out & about, doing shows, seminars, expos & more. The 1980’s, 90’s, & early 2000’s had [...]
Negative Consequences of Kids Using FitBits
by Matt Weik
Many people across the globe are now purchasing wearable technology—specifically, exercise trackers. They want to hold themselves [...]
The Welsh Dragon Eyes His Sixth Olympia Win
by Christian Duque
At 5’5, 212 solid pounds of muscle, the reigning 212 Olympia champion has a long history in the sport of bodybuilding, going [...]
Can Probiotics Improve Athletic Performance?
by Josh Hodnik
Nutritional supplements have rapidly gained popularity over the past few decades. During this time, we’ve seen countless supplem [...]
Lumosity vs Video Games for Brain Training
by Matt Weik
I won’t lie, I downloaded Lumosity about a year ago and used it for a couple of weeks. Some of the games were entertaining, while [...]
Increased Protein Intake Linked to More Than Just Muscle Growth
by Matt Weik
Remember when the news broke that taking in a diet high in protein was bad for your kidneys? Then later that was debunked and tos [...]
The 5% Attitude Will Live On! Rest In Peace, RICH PIANA!
by Christian Duque
Next time you finish a sentence with ‘God Damn It’ or start one with ‘Good morning’ or ‘Good Fuckin Morning,” you’ll think [...]
Too Much Exercise Can Cause Gut Problems
by Matt Weik
As we all know, too much of a good thing is bad. Too much confidence can lead to narcissism. Being too nice can cause people to [...]
Beer’s to Your Health: Probiotics in Beer?
by Matt Weik
We live in America. And as American’s, many of us enjoy a nice beer every now and then—some of us enjoy beer more frequently than [...]
10 Benefits of Watermelon Juice
by Matt Weik
When I was at a resort in Cancun, Mexico on vacation, I saw a red beverage at the one restaurant that I was eating at. I asked th [...]
The Passing of a Legend – Dallas McCarver, RIP
by Christian Duque
At just 26 years of age, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Dallas “Big Country” McCarver accomplished a great deal in his very short life [...]
Athlete’s Advocating the Need for Supplements in Health and Fitness
by Matt Weik
The news we all have been accustomed to hearing is that a professional athlete tested positive for a banned substance (PED) and pu [...]
