Category: Matt Weik
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 [...]
Stopping Exercise Leads to Brain Blood Flow Issues
by Matt Weik
It goes without saying that blood flow, especially to the brain, is extremely important. Restricted blood flow can easily be fata [...]
New Research on Joints
by Matt Weik
When it comes to sports injuries, most occur from wear and tear as well as damage done directly to our ligaments and tendons due t [...]
New Research on the Amino Acid GABA
by Matt Weik
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) supplements have been around for quite some time. Their claim to fame has been to help with relaxat [...]
Discontinuation of Supplements Still Helps to Reduce Stress
by Matt Weik
Stress is a real problem with people these days. How much can we cram into 24 hours seems to be the big question. We have a job [...]
Do Bodybuilders Owe It to Us to Post Progress Pics?
by Matt Weik
In an industry that is judged on appearance, do bodybuilders have the right to hide their physique during their prep, or do they o [...]
Can Technology Through Smartphones Alone Help Teens Lose Weight?
by Matt Weik
Technology is a part of our everyday life. What would we do without the use of smartphones today? We rely on them for phone call [...]
Up Your Chances of Diabetes by Worrying About Your Job
by Matt Weik
Do you find yourself worry about losing your job? In the back of your head are you always wondering what the next step would be i [...]
Young Athlete’s Risk of Injury and Burnout
by Matt Weik
The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out to say that if young athletes focus on one sport and play/train for that sport yea [...]
Protecting Your Teen’s Body Image
by Matt Weik
I think it’s safe to say that we would do anything for our kids. Protecting them is a parents’ number one priority. What many do [...]
Edible Food Packaging?
by Matt Weik
As the saying goes, “waste not, want not.” According to the U.N. around 800 million people go to bed hungry around the world each [...]
The Bodybuilding Movement
by Matt Weik
With so many different divisions these days, contests seem like they’ll never end. With an auditorium filled with bikini competit [...]