Category: Matt Weik

Women In the Gym Are Dressed Like Whores! Really?
If I said that women in the gym are whores for what they wear, I’d be canceled. It wouldn’t take a few minutes, it would probably take only a ma [...]

Strange But Effective Ways Exercise Can Help You Lose Weight
When you are trying to lose weight, do you put most of your focus on the food you eat?
Many people think they can effectively lose weight wit [...]

5 Things to Understand Before Complimenting Someone’s Weight Loss
Have you ever been in the office or around town and seen someone who lost a bunch of weight, and you really wanted to go up and say, “Congrats! [...]

Should You Consider Using a Blended Protein Powder?
With so many different protein powder choices out there, it can be difficult to decide which to buy that best fits your needs. Do you go with a [...]

Becoming More Than Yesterday: What Progress Really Looks Like
You know how personal growth can feel slow and progress drawn out, even when you are doing the right things.
That is usually not a motivation [...]

Hadi Choopan Would Have Changed the 2026 Olympia
Nick Walker is the 2026 Mr. Olympia. He earned the Sandow just like Derek, Samson, and Hadi Choopan did before him—through grueling training ses [...]

Nick Walker Uses Olympia Prize to Pay Off Parents’ Debt
Nick Walker finally did it.
After years of chasing the Sandow, dealing with setbacks, criticism, injuries, and everything else that comes wit [...]

Derek Lunsford Will NEVER Win Another Olympia?
Derek Lunsford walked into the 2026 Mr. Olympia believing he was going to win.
Not hoping.
Not thinking he had a chance.
Believing.
[...]

Bob Cicherillo Needs to Shut Up
I'm going to say what a lot of people in bodybuilding are probably thinking. Bob Cicherillo needs to shut up.
Seriously.
He considers hims [...]

Fall Fitness Tips to Help You Crush Your Health & Fitness Goals
Many people slack on their workouts when the colder months arrive because they can’t get outside. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s no excuse. I [...]

5 Tips for Snacking While Traveling
Are you looking for a road trip adventure, or do you travel for work? Regardless, proper snacking while traveling is extremely important — for m [...]

Is Weightlifting Safe for Kids and Teens? Here’s What Parents Need to Know
Weightlifting has had its fair share of myths, especially when it comes to kids and teenagers. One of the most common concerns is that lifting w [...]

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 [...]

