Category: Matt Weik
Return of the King? Zack Khan Has Something to Prove
by Matt Weik
When you push your body to the limit, there will be a breaking point. Zack “King” Khan found that out all too well. In 2010, Zac [...]
Consumers in the Supplement Space Demand Higher Quality Controls
by Matt Weik
The supplement industry is unregulated for the most part. While the FDA claims they oversee manufacturers and distribution, they [...]
When Taken Alone, BCAA’s Are Ineffective
by Matt Weik
When it comes to building quality lean muscle mass, we all know it starts with our training and diet. When you are able to stimul [...]
Negative Consequences of Kids Using FitBits
by Matt Weik
Many people across the globe are now purchasing wearable technology—specifically, exercise trackers. They want to hold themselves [...]
Increased Protein Intake Linked to More Than Just Muscle Growth
by Matt Weik
Remember when the news broke that taking in a diet high in protein was bad for your kidneys? Then later that was debunked and tos [...]
Too Much Exercise Can Cause Gut Problems
by Matt Weik
As we all know, too much of a good thing is bad. Too much confidence can lead to narcissism. Being too nice can cause people to [...]
Beer’s to Your Health: Probiotics in Beer?
by Matt Weik
We live in America. And as American’s, many of us enjoy a nice beer every now and then—some of us enjoy beer more frequently than [...]
10 Benefits of Watermelon Juice
by Matt Weik
When I was at a resort in Cancun, Mexico on vacation, I saw a red beverage at the one restaurant that I was eating at. I asked th [...]
Athlete’s Advocating the Need for Supplements in Health and Fitness
by Matt Weik
The news we all have been accustomed to hearing is that a professional athlete tested positive for a banned substance (PED) and pu [...]
3D Printed Supplements: Could This Be the Future of Bodybuilding?
by Matt Weik
With so many supplements out on the market, how do you know what will work for you and your specific needs. For instance, I could [...]
Is Duckweed the Next Plant-Based Protein Source?
by Matt Weik
With the cost of whey protein seemingly always rising, consumers are looking for a new protein source that won’t break the bank, b [...]
Life Expectancy: Will We Start to See a Decline and Why?
by Matt Weik
Life expectancy is one of those morbid topics that not many people want to think or talk about. Maybe I just have a twisted thou [...]
The Pussification of Today’s Society
by Matt Weik
This article isn’t going to be for everyone—and that’s ok. In fact, it could offend some people—again, that’s ok. I’m not here t [...]
Dennis Wolf Competing in the 2018 Arnold Classic
by Matt Weik
The Wolf, himself, made an announcement that despite a long layoff from neck surgery, he will be back on stage in 2018—competing a [...]
Children and Type 1 Diabetes
by Matt Weik
There are things in life that simply aren’t fair—one of which is childhood illness. Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong battle for those [...]