Category: Matt Weik
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 [...]
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 [...]
