Category: Matt Weik
Chicken vs. Turkey: Which Lean Protein Is Healthier?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
When it comes to lean protein, chicken and turkey often rule the roost. And if you’re a bodybuilder, you know [...]
If You Want a Bigger, Stronger Chest – Stop Doing THIS!
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Feeling frustrated after hours at the gym with nothing to show for it? You are not alone! Even that impressi [...]
The 5 Best Cheeses You Should Be Eating for Weight Loss
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Do you love cheese but are worried about consuming it when you’re trying to promote weight loss? You’re not [...]
Beyond Gains: How Protein Impacts Your Heart, Bones, and Weight
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Protein… I know what it is, you know what it is, and we all love it, right?
Right.
Most of us probably [...]
Amazon Faces Legal Fire Over Supplement Marketing Practices
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
For many Americans, Amazon is a way of life. If you need something, and fast, you order it from Amazon. Well, [...]
Drinking Hot Water Has Some Unusual Health Benefits?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
If you came to me asking for health advice and I told you to drink hot water, you’d probably think I was nut [...]
Grass-Fed vs. Organic Products: Which One Is Better for Your Health?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
When you’re shopping for healthy food, do you know the difference between grass-fed and organic products whe [...]
What is Dense Bean Salad? 4 Things RDs Want You to Know About the Viral TikTok Recipe
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Well… another TikTok recipe is making its way around the industry, and this time it’s a dense bean salad.
C [...]
Growing Pains Are More Common in Young Athletes Than You Think
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
As a father of three athletic boys, I’ve been woken up more times than I care to remember by my sons’ saying [...]
A Guide to Maximizing Your Mesomorph Body Type
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Do you know what body type you have? If you’re a mesomorph, you have a naturally high muscle-to-fat ratio.
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7 Science-Backed Benefits of Push-ups and the Muscles They Work
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Push-ups are among the best bodyweight exercises for targeting upper body muscles. They are pretty common in [...]
What is Dirty Soda? Registered Dietitians Weigh In on the Viral Drink
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Dirty soda is the latest drink trend taking over TikTok, racking up millions of views and becoming a favorit [...]
Protein Lemonade is Popular on TikTok—But is It Healthy?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
There is a new summer trend making waves on TikTok, and it blends the worlds of fitness and frozen treats: f [...]
The Presidential Fitness Test is Coming Back!
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
I can’t tell you how excited I am that the Presidential Fitness Test is coming back to schools in the United [...]
Dopamine Detox: How Does It Work?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Many people have seemed to embrace the concept of "dopamine detox." Personally, I never heard of it before u [...]
