Category: Matt Weik
The 10 Best Shin Splint Stretches to Relieve Running Pain
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Have you done shin splint stretches? Have you ever had shin splints? If not, knock on wood and consider your [...]
How to Get Caffeine Out of Your System
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
I love caffeine as much as the next guy. In fact, if I don’t get caffeine before attempting to be social in [...]
What is Weight Bias & Why Should You Care?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Weight bias refers to the negative perception and behavior of the world towards people who are larger. Weigh [...]
Understanding Saturated vs Unsaturated Fats for Health
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Fats are fundamental in maintaining overall health, yet they are often misunderstood. There always seems to [...]
Polyphagia: What Causes Excessive Hunger?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Have you ever heard the term polyphagia? If not, you’re not alone, as most people have probably never heard [...]
Steroids Won’t Fix Your Weak Mindset
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
I have some bad news for you… Steroids aren’t magic. And if you have a weak mindset, you’re going to be even [...]
Does Muscle Loss Increase Dementia Risk?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
I’m not going to sugarcoat things… getting old sucks! And as we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes (ma [...]
Magnesium Glycinate: Your Guide to a Calmer, Healthier You
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Magnesium is an important mineral that supports hundreds of essential functions in your body, from energy pr [...]
Are Cheat Meals Ruining Your Relationship with Food?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
What is your relationship with food? Would you say it’s good or bad? Do you list foods as things you can and c [...]
Are Personal Training Certifications a Scam?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Some people reading this are going to laugh and nod their heads in agreement, and then there are going to be [...]
Are New-Age Commercial Gyms Creating Mediocre Results?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Walk into any modern commercial gym today, and you’ll feel like you stepped into a high-end lounge. Flat-scr [...]
The TRT Loophole: A Legal Workaround for Steroid Use?
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
I’m going to have some haters after this article, but it needs to be said. Will TRT clinics not enjoy this a [...]
5 Supplements to Clear Up Your Brain Fog
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
I don’t know about you, but I put in long days and often find myself suffering from brain fog. I thought I w [...]
8 Ways an Elliptical Machine Benefits Your Health
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
I’m a huge fan of the elliptical machine — so much so that I picked up a Life Fitness model for my home gym. [...]
8 Sustainable Bulking Strategies for Long-Term Muscle Growth
by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Bulking strategies that you can use over the long haul to help add muscle is something we all should be in s [...]