by Matt Weik
It’s a no-brainer that the brain is a vital organ, but have you ever thought about what you can do to keep it healthy, such as brain healthy foods? The thought probably never crossed your mind, right? After all, most people only tend to focus on things after something terrible happens to them.
Read More »7 Brain Healthy Foods You Should Add to your Diet
by Christian Duque
The world of bodybuilding and fitness mourns the passing of one of its most outspoken, most beloved competitors, coaches, and influencers. It’s hard to put Bostin in a category because he was really into so many different things. Whether he was prepping people or competing, he was always all about muscle and the pursuit of it. In many ways, he could be compared to the late, great Dan Duchaine.
Read More »Bostin Loyd Passes Away At 29
by Christian Duque
Kevin Levrone, King Kamali, Jay Cutler, Dexter Jackson, the list can go on and on. There’s so many guys who the fans would love to see take the stage in a competition that would put the best Masters competitors on one stage. These would all be real comebacks. So many guys will take a season or two off, then “come back,” but that’s not quite what I’m talking about here. When I say that the Masters Olympia could be about comebacks galore, I’m talking about guys who have long hung them up. I’m talking about greats who ruled physique-based sports but moved on to other parts of their careers.
Read More »2023 Masters Olympia – Comebacks Galore?
by Matt Weik
Rowing is an amazing cardiovascular exercise that has added benefits of acting as a full-body workout. Unfortunately, not many of us own a boat where we can hit the water and sing Row Row Row Your Boat for exercise. But there’s good news! Some gyms out there have rowing machines. You can also purchase a rowing machine for your home.
Read More »Rowing Machines: One of the Most Underrated Pieces of Equipment
by Christian Duque
Promotions for the 2022 Arnold Classic are in full force as millions of bodybuilding fans look to Columbus, OH, as the second biggest contest in physique-based sports is scheduled to take place. Its expo, one of the largest in the world – always draws a who’s who of stars and legions of faithful fans. Two of the biggest bodybuilding champions, in Brandon Curry and William Bonac, will be battling for the title and the prize money, in what can only be described as an all out war!
Read More »The Arnold Classic Loses Big Names
by Matt Weik
If you do squats, deadlift, or any other strength training on a regular basis, then you know just how important it is to master the form of your lifts. Though these exercises may seem like relatively basic movements, maintaining perfect form is key to improving the effectiveness of your training and preventing injuries. One of the things you need to consider is what’s on your feet. Are you using running shoes, lifting shoes, or the dreaded flip flops?
Read More »Lifting Shoes: What Are They and Do You Need Them?
by Christian Duque
Is Nick Walker being “bombarded” with offers, as YouTuber IvanBodybuilding states – or – is he facing a series of deadends and lowball offers, as I’ve speculated would happen since his very public break from coach, Matt Jansen, over the course of the last few weeks?
Read More »Slim Pickings for Nick Walker
by Matt Weik
It doesn’t matter where you live or what you’re doing, sound is always around us. We can’t perceive it directly, but we experience it on different levels and with various degrees of awareness. Sound can be soothing (like the sound of rain, the ocean, or wind chimes) — which is also considered sound healing. And sound can also be jarring (like a traffic jam with honking cars or the neighbor’s kid crying when he fell off his bike) — which can add additional stress to our lives.
Read More »What is Sound Healing and Does It Work?
by Christian Duque
Freedom. That’s what I love most about intermittent fasting.
Read More »Why I Love Intermittent Fasting
by Matt Weik
As men age, they may experience some issues with their health. Some may be due to lifestyle factors, some environmental, some heredity, and some for no rhyme or reason. However, one such area of concern for nearly all men is their prostate. Harvard has found that by the age of 60, half of all men will have an enlarged prostate. Should they consider using saw palmetto supplements? Perhaps.
Read More »The Benefits of Using Saw Palmetto Supplements