Category: Matt Weik
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.
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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 [...]
8 of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Timeless Bodybuilding Tips
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
To this day, Arnold Schwarzenegger still stands as bodybuilding's most authoritative voice. When he speaks, [...]
How to Easily Lose Your Love Handles
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Ok… ok… that title may be slightly clickbaity. But hear me out. There are ways that you can more easily lose [...]
Study Shows Muscle Contraction During Exercise Can Help Heal Nerves
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
What if I were to tell you that there is a connection between muscle contraction during exercise and your ab [...]
How Can Sleep Improve Your Gains?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Quality sleep is often overlooked in the grand scheme of things because so many people are focused on workou [...]
8 High-Protein Grains According to Dietitians
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
There seems to be talk on the internet saying that there is no such thing as high-protein grains. That’s act [...]
Is Being a Fit Individual in Business an Advantage?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Do you consider yourself a fit individual? If so, you may have a leg up in the competition when it comes to [...]