by Matt Weik

Anyone who has had a meniscal tear requiring surgery knows they never want to go through that again!!! And now they might not have to. Researchers are saying that supervised exercise therapy might be as effective as having surgery for middle aged individuals. This might be a relief to many of you as the occurrence of a meniscal tear has become more and more common. In fact, statistics show that on average around two million people across the globe go under the knife to fix knee problems every year with many individuals finding little benefit.
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by Matt Weik

Sure, the trainer at your local gym might look jacked, but he very well might not know jack. It’s unfortunate these days that many trainers found in gyms and health clubs simply aren’t educated to do their job properly. They are people who enjoy working out, got a quick certification (some don’t even do that), and are now asking you to open up your wallet for training sessions. Everyone works to make money, but some people do it in a sleazy way.
Read More »Don’t Take What Some Trainers Say as Gospel

by Matt Weik

We’ve all had those moments at work that make us wonder how we have any hair left! The stresses that can be formed throughout your normal 9-5 can be enough to drive anyone mad—not to mention the anxiety and fatigue that seems to come along with it. A recent study, however, seems to have found a way to put your mind at ease when it comes specifically to work-related stress by utilizing two ingredients that we are all quite familiar with.
Read More »Let’s Talk About Stress!

by Matt Weik

No one has really thrown out any talk about the Olympia just yet, so I figured I’d start the party a little early and give my predictions. There’s a lot that went on at the 2016 Olympia which should excite many coming into the 2017 Olympia prep. Phil is obviously going to be back to defend his title, but are there any bodybuilders out there who are able to dethrone him? Let’s first lay out my top five predictions and then get into some dialogue about each.
Read More »Early 2017 Mr. Olympia Predictions – Can Heath be Dethroned?

Can you lose a pound of fat per day? No, that’s not a typo, I said lose a pound of fat per DAY not per WEEK. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking (especially if you’re a regular Burn the Fat Blog or Tom Venuto reader), but don’t get yer britches in a bunch just yet, just read the post first, THEN let loose with your comments…
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by Josh Hodnik

The perception of human growth hormone will vary a great deal depending on who you talk to. Publications such as Men’s Health, Vanity Fair, and several others have recently began to praise human growth hormone for it’s reported health improving and anti-aging qualities. The hormone has been described as having the ability to increase a person’s quality of life, and quite possibly the ability to extend a person’s lifespan. It has also been touted as a wonder drug for its fat-burning and muscle-building characteristics.
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by Jason Ferruggia

Confused about the best muscle building diet to become a strong, lean badass? Sick of trying to figure out exactly how to eat for optimal health AND physical performance? You’re not alone. With thousands of conflicting articles, it seems like you can’t eat anything anymore. “Carb are evil” vs “You have to eat carbs to train hard and be fit.”
Read More »The Ultimate Muscle Building Diet

by Geoff Roberts

The lack of mainstream popularity in bodybuilding has been discussed more times than most bodybuilding fans care to remember. At first glance, “mainstream” attention may seem like something we must pursue as an industry, due to the vast increase in contest winnings and large endorsement contracts it would more than likely provide. However, when looking at the big picture, mainstream status with regards to bodybuilding is a Shaq Daddy sized order.
Read More »Increasing the Recruitment of Young Bodybuilders

by Vince Del Monte

Most guys who are serious about building muscle spend a significant amount of time, energy, and money in the pursuit of mass. Dedicating all of these resources to making muscle gains makes many of us acutely aware of every single detail of our lives. Specifically, we give great consideration to how those details might influence our muscle-building success.
Read More »Marijuana and It’s Effects on Muscle Gain