Category: Matt Weik
Why Do Some Bodybuilders Get Rhabdomyolysis?
Bodybuilding is supposed to break down muscle so the body can rebuild it bigger and stronger. But there is a point where breaking down muscle go [...]
Flat Shoes or Barefoot: What Should I Wear to Lift Weights?
If you’ve spent any amount of time in a gym, you’ve probably noticed this: One person lifts in structured shoes with a raised heel, while someon [...]
Are You Overtraining or Just Under-Recovering? The Modern Bodybuilder’s Blind Spot
Are you actually overtraining, or just not recovering enough?
After years of lifting and working with hundreds of athletes and clients, I’ve [...]
Food Trackers: A Waste of Time or a Useful Tool?
As much as we would like to believe it isn’t true, most people look for the “easy way” out of a situation. Take a pill, have a medical procedure [...]
Can You “Microdose” Exercise?
Ten minutes can feel like nothing or everything, depending on what you’re doing. One morning, I squeezed in a quick HIIT workout before getting [...]
The 6 Best Healthy Alternatives to Soda (and Why to Choose Them)
If you’re like most people today, you’re looking for healthy alternatives to soda. Whether you drink regular or diet soda, you may be starting t [...]
Is Barefoot Training Really Beneficial?
Training barefoot might sound unusual at first, especially in a gym setting where shoes are the norm. But lately, more athletes and fitness expe [...]
I Tried 7 Days of the “Tread and Tone” Walking Workout
I’m not afraid to try something (at least once). And when I heard about the Tread and Tone walking workout, I figured I’d be the sucker to give [...]
Fasting Teas 101: Potential Benefits, Known Risks, and More
I’ve been asked a number of times if fasting teas are any good. While I’m skeptical of these types of things, I dug into the research and was ac [...]
Should You Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights? New Research…
Most people, including me, don’t have the time to split cardio and weight training into separate sessions. Between life and work, many of us fee [...]
How to Deal with Your Sore Shoulders
If you’re like me (or even younger), you may suffer from sore shoulders. I’ll be up front and say I’m no spring chicken anymore. Since I’m in my [...]
Can the Okinawan Diet Improve Life Expectancy?
With so many diets out there today, it’s hard to keep up. While traveling overseas, my buddy heard about the Okinawan diet and hit me up asking [...]
Don’t Let the End of Summer Crush Your Weight Loss Goals
When spring arrives, everyone rushes to get in shape for the summer months. But as those summer days start to come to an end, many will lose foc [...]
How to Train Like an Ancient Greek Athlete
Do you want to look like an ancient Greek athlete?
Everyone has a different idea of the “ideal” body. Some aim for the massive, stage-ready l [...]
How to Solve That Sore Back You’re Suffering From
Have you been suffering from a sore back? Truthfully, my hand was raised for a very long time. My lower back was so bad that even in my early 30 [...]
