by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN There are different kinds of drinks and beverages you could consume that will give you an overall healthier… Read More »6 Drinks That Will Help You Effectively Lose Weight

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN When it comes to getting enough protein in your diet, you might wonder if there’s a better alternative… Read More »Is Pea Protein Still a Good Option for Plant-Based Diets?

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Castor oil has been used for centuries as a home remedy for all sorts of ailments. It is… Read More »The Importance and Health Benefits of Castor Oil

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN

For many years people have been consuming cucumber for its cleansing and healing properties. Cucumbers are not only great in salads but can also be consumed in the form of juices, teas, and even soups. The hydrating properties of cucumber make it a great beverage to consume as an alternative to coffee and caffeinated drinks, which is why you may have already been seeing people drinking cucumber water.
Read More »8 Health Benefits from Drinking Cucumber Water Daily

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Looking to increase your protein intake but tired of the same old traditional whey and soy protein powders?… Read More »Is Brown Rice Protein a Source You Should Be Using?

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN

Are you looking for a new diet to try? Have you heard of the Nordic diet?
Read More »What is the Nordic Diet and Are There Benefits?

by Christian Duque

Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan has fired warning shots since the big guest posing at the Pittsburgh Pro just a week ago. It featured Olympia runner-up Derek Lunsford looking considerably bigger and very impressive. Lunsford is no longer giving up any size. Ever since he took the stage at the 2022 Mr. Olympia the only thing holding the young former Mr. USA up is height, and bodybuilding isn’t a height contest by any stretch of the imagination. Seeing Derek and guys like Nick Walker hitting poses shows us where the sport might be going.
Read More »Is Hadi Choopan Fading?

by Christian Duque

Once again there’s growing debate over whether or not the height and weight classes observed in the Classic Physique Division should be reexamined. There’s a camp that believes classic needs to grow. The athletes are constrained by the caps that keep each competitor in each division competing within a specified window. The danger with this division, as well as others, is what happens when competitors start getting close to the division markers. For example, if a Classic guy is on the light side of the division it may prompt judges’ feedback in the sense of considering moving down to Men’s Physique. Guys who are on the top end of the division may have to look at either 212 or Open Bodybuilding.
Read More »Should Classic Physique Change?

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN When it comes to workout apparel, oversized gym shirts have become increasingly popular in recent years. The trend… Read More »Why Are Oversized Gym Shirts So Popular?

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Semaglutide, a medication that was originally approved to treat diabetes, has recently gained popularity as an effective and… Read More »Should You Use Semaglutide to Improve Weight Loss?