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.
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by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN
Are you looking for a new diet to try? Have you heard of the Nordic diet?
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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.
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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.
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