by Anders JP Eskilsson
Over the past years, there have been many pro bodybuilders in the line ups who have been way out of shape, as a result of being either flat, fat or holding too much water, or a combination of all. The reasons have often blamed on bad diets, sloppy mentality or simply too many cheat meals during the diet.
Read More »Stop Coming into Shows in Bad Condition
by Matt Weik
We all heard that Red Bull can give you wings, but now a drug problem as well? To be completely honest, according to new research, so could Monster Energy and all the other highly caffeinated beverages out on the market. While I find all of this quite comical, it’s what the research is showing. So, I guess this means down the road I’m going to have substance abuse issues since I love energy drinks? I have a feeling I’m going to screw up their research and statistics.
Read More »Red Bull is a Gateway Drug?
by Matt Weik
If you’ve ever visited the Arnold Classic Expo, then you know all too well the haul of samples you are able to leave Columbus with. Many people come with backpacks to fill, leave the expo once it’s full, dump out their stash, and then go back in for more. By the time the expo closes on Sunday afternoon, you could leave with hundreds, if not thousands of free samples. While this might be great for the consumer, it might be incredibly dumb for the manufacturer (and when I say might be, I really mean definitely is). Let’s take a peek at the other side of the story and have a little discussion.
Read More »The Free Sample Debate at Expos
by Matt Weik
We live in a society where the way you look labels you. If you walk around in a suit all day, you must be someone important, smart, and have lots of money. If you walk around in gym clothes all day you must be some sort of personal trainer or someone in a health field, or possibly someone who doesn’t have a job. If you wear scrubs you’re clearly in the medical field. But what if you wear muscles? Well, you must be a meathead, dumb, inject steroids, spend your entire day in the gym, and look at yourself in the mirror constantly. Where did this stereotype come from?
Read More »Why Do Bodybuilders Get the Cold Shoulder from Society?
by Chris Marzarella, CFT
In years past, if you mentioned the term “bulking”, you think of doing zero cardio (cardi-no!!), eating copious amounts of food and after you’re full, you eat again, and again…and again. Let’s not forget the sugar-ladened “weight gainer” drink or powder. Might as well eat cake mix with a scoop of protein powder. This bro-science method has some validity. You gain, but the “results” from this four to six month process (sometimes inappropriately longer) are not worth the effort. This can translate to a gain of a half pound of muscle to four pounds of fat.
Read More »Intelligent Bulking in the Off-Season
by Matt Weik
We live in a world where social media is used and abused—to a point. Sure, social media is great for staying connected with friends and family, but who would have thought the day would come when celebrities and athletes were no longer utilized to grow a brand? Not only is social media FREE, but you actually get analytics and data to show how posts are doing in terms of engagement and clicks. Athletes and celebrities shouldn’t quit their day jobs.
Read More »Social Media’s Impact on Supplement Business Growth
by Matt Weik
The prize money from winning big IFBB pro shows around the nation is constantly growing—which is a great sign for the overall success and growth of the sport. However, if you aren’t one of the top pros, it is very difficult to make a living these days pursuing your dream of competing full-time. This leaves bodybuilders looking for supplemental income through another avenue. So what can they do and what are some currently doing?
Read More »How to Make Money as a Bodybuilder
by Matt Weik
I’m not here to crush anyone’s dreams, but let’s be realistic with a few things. In order to be a professional and compete at such as level in any sport is almost a needle in a haystack. It’s an oddity that not many can accomplish. EVERYONE wants to turn pro in the sport they love. So, let’s go over just a few of the things you should consider when you want to become a professional bodybuilder.
Read More »You CAN’T Be a Bodybuilder: But You CAN Look Good
by Josh Hodnik
Nutritional supplements have rapidly gained popularity over the past few decades. During this time, we’ve seen countless supplements trend in and out of the spotlight. Partly because, many supplements never delivered the results that marketers claimed they would. Another reason would be that the consumer’s wants and needs are constantly changing. Fat loss supplements have been in constant demand, and with society’s inflating obesity problem, their demand will more than likely continue to grow. The demand for protein powders have recently declined, as some have decided that a whole food diet may be superior.
Read More »Can Probiotics Improve Athletic Performance?
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 others. One thing we all know is that beer isn’t the healthiest beverage to be consuming on a regular basis. All of those added calories add up and before you know it, you’re buying new pants. However, researchers in Singapore are toasting to a new product they are looking to bring to market—probiotic beer.
Read More »Beer’s to Your Health: Probiotics in Beer?