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FORBES NAMES THE BIGGEST TRENDS IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY

by Matt Weik

Recently Forbes released a story regarding the biggest trends in the fitness industry. I thought it was quite interesting and I wanted to give my own thoughts on what they listed. Do I agree with everything they mentioned or is some of it simply reaching a little too far? Being so close to the industry, I figured my opinion may be fun and informative to some. Let’s see what you think…
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WILL CALORIE LABELING AT RESTAURANTS FIX OBESITY WITH HEALTHIER MEALS?

by Matt Weik

I was reading an article the other day about a study in the UK where they are trying to have their government enforce a policy that restaurant menus would need to have calorie labels for each item. Their thought process is that if people are aware of how many calories they are consuming while eating out, it may entice them to choose healthier meals. While I would love to see calorie labeling rolled out across the globe, I’m honestly not sure how much of a difference it would make. Let me explain.
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BIG RAMY STAYS TRUE TO HIS SIGNATURE LOOK

by Christian Duque

2018 was a very confusing year for fans of Egyptian phenom Big Ramy. In 2017, he shocked the world with a very impressive runner-up finish to 7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath. At that point Ramy had everything he needed to ensure his eventual success. He had a great supplement sponsor, he worked with a great coach, and he worked with a fantastic gym. A key part of Ramy’s calling card has always been his size.
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WHO ARE YOU CALLING FAT? IS THIS SHOW MAKING THINGS WORSE?

by Matt Weik

BBC recently started airing a show called Who Are You Calling Fat? It’s a show that takes nine obese individuals and puts them in one house together where they interact and talk about their mentality, health, issues, body image, and societal “norms.” While the show is not using people from here in the states, it raises the question when this will come to America and what are these shows trying to prove?
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DAVID HENRY IS BACK!! (BUT WAS HE EVER GONE?)

by Christian Duque

2019 was my first ever Mr. Olympia. After covering several Arnold Classics and pro and amateur shows all over the country, 2019 was the very first time I made the trip to Las Vegas, with a press pass, and ready to do interviews. I had a blast and got some great interviews, including with new Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry. I can’t say enough about the contest, always described as the “Superbowl of Bodybuilding.” One memory that sticks out, though, was the Olympia Meet & Greet.
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DORIAN YATES: THE ORIGINAL MASS MONSTER – OFFICIAL RELEASE TRAILER (HD)

Uncover The Shadow in this in-depth documentary about the life and times of Dorian Yates.

Dorian Yates is a legendary bodybuilder who was known in his prime as The Shadow. This was due to his mysterious bodybuilding prep – where he would ship off back to his home in England and then appear at the Olympia the next year with a physique that made jaws drop and the impossible suddenly become real in the flesh. Blood And Guts was then later released revealing just how intense he trained – and now Dorian Yates: The Original Mass Monster dives deeper to uncover the mindset of the man who transformed bodybuilding forever.
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