2024

by Christian Duque

Alright guys I don’t want to be judgmental here and I certainly don’t want to sound my age but the idea of a teenager running Tren and becoming a social media star as a result of drug use is quite frankly outrageous. There’s no way I can get around the fact that a child is essentially abusing synthetic exogenous hormones in a very public way. He is openly using research chemicals, extremely powerful androgenic and anabolic substances, and he is doing it all in broad daylight. I don’t understand how social media platforms allow him to even post – let alone go viral. It goes back to the whole concept of how advanced is artificial technology really? How advanced is the algorithm and who monitors it? The idea that a child is able to post this kind of content without being flagged is almost tantamount to an endorsement of this behavior. I mean you would think that his account would be shut down.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN According to research, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., with a life lost nearly every 33 seconds. In response to this significant health issue, Dean Ornish, M.D., created… 

by Christian Duque

This is actually a very interesting question that I have had posed to me over the years in the sport of bodybuilding by competitors and enthusiasts alike. It is the idea that razor thin wins and losses create tremendous discussion on message boards, social media platforms, and even at gyms and contests. It is a novel concept because of the fact that we are dealing with a very subjective sport unlike objective sports like basketball or football or baseball. In bodybuilding there are no goals or baskets to be made. In this sport it’s about subjective criteria determined by a panel of judges. It is not the same panel of judges and they are not looking at the same physiques. Things like symmetry and balance are judged on a number of different physiques. Some are mass monsters others are streamlined aesthetic freaks others are hybrids. It really it runs the gamut.

by Christian Duque

It’s been a long time since I have been able to check out a really good interview in the bodybuilding world. This is, largely, because most channels today are obsessed with clicks. They figure that the only way to get viewers and keep those viewers engaged is by being slimy. No topic is off-limits. They’ll talk about personal relationships, finances, and well-kept secrets. They don’t care. In the end, what they’re after is buzz.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN In case you’ve been unconscious or in a coma for the past decade, social media and YouTube are soaking up everyone’s attention. It seems like with every ding, buzz, or notification, people are… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN If someone asked you to name the top exercise for core strengthening, chances are crunches would first come to mind. However, many overlook the fact that while crunches can be effective, the plank… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Have you ever wondered if there were exercises to target cellulite-prone areas? Cellulite consists of fat deposits located just under the skin, often appearing as lumps or dimples near the buttocks and upper… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN I think it’s fair to say that if you’re reading this, the gym is your sanctuary, and you take gym hygiene seriously. After all, you don’t want to be labeled as “that guy”… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN If you are searching for a new way to increase your flexibility and decrease pain after an intense workout session, then muscle flossing can be the technique you are looking for. Muscle flossing,… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN The summer heat can be really harsh, and working out in hot weather can be pretty unpleasant. There are many heat-related risks, like heat stroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion, that are common during…