Category: Matt Weik
Can Gym Class Alone Improve Bone Density in Females?
by Matt Weik
With so much talk these days about having kids get in enough physical activity per day, now even more studies are coming out preac [...]
Where Are Supplement Companies Going Wrong?
by Matt Weik
In a world where money talks, the supplement industry is no different. People want to use products that work, and retailers want [...]
Competition vs Support: Which Improves Exercise Adherence?
by Matt Weik
There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition, right? Or is there? But then how does a support system fare when compa [...]
Diabetes Causes Memory Loss
by Matt Weik
A study conducted by the CDC back in 2014 showed that around 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. That number is [...]
Use Weed to Lose Weight?
by Matt Weik
If I were to tell you that individuals who use weed everyday are thinner than those who don’t, you’d think I was smoking something [...]
Intrinsic Rewards Form Healthy Habits
by Matt Weik
Habits are formed when repeated actions are taken. On the flipside, negative habits are formed when there’s no intrinsic reason t [...]
The Best Diet for YOU
by Matt Weik
I’m not going to beat around the bush and drag this article out. We’ve all tried a diet one time or another in order to reach a c [...]
Carrots for Better Eye Sight? What’s Up, Doc?
by Matt Weik
As a child I’m sure your parents told you that eating carrots will give you better eyesight and even allow you to see better in th [...]
Sticks and Stones May Break Kid’s Bones
by Matt Weik
Aren’t you curious other than the fact that technology today has caused our youth to become lazy, what other problems may arise fr [...]
BMI for Major League Baseball?
by Matt Weik
Body mass index (BMI) has been used for years to give an overview of an individual’s health. And now the MLB is under the microsc [...]
When Will Health Be More Important Than Money?
by Matt Weik
Take a look at society today. Over 60% of American’s are overweight. What can that be contributed to? For starters, lack of exe [...]
New Way to Combat Muscle Loss Due to Type 1 Diabetes
by Matt Weik
Those suffering from Type 1 diabetes know first-hand the effects the disease has on skeletal muscle. Studies have shown that due [...]
This Childish Industry We Live In
by Matt Weik
This article is honestly going to be mostly a rant with me standing on top of my soapbox. There will be profanities—many of them [...]
Stimulants and the Future of Pre-workout drinks
by Matt Weik
We live in a world where people who use pre-workouts are focused only on one thing — stimulants. That’s right, they want to feel [...]
Fit Fathers Are Making Their Kids Fat Before They’re Even Born
by Matt Weik
What if I told you (men), that because you exercise regularly, your offspring has an increased risk of becoming obese along with o [...]