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by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN The fitness industry is full of buzzwords. When we think we understand one, another one pops up, leaving us to do some online research. Conditioning is a word that seems to be thrown… 

by Christian Duque

I think it’s absolutely great news to see the return of The Conqueror William Bonac to the major stage. Here is one of the greatest bodybuilders that ever lived. Who can forget his big wins at the Arnold Classic? He battled it out with the most decorated champion in history, Dexter “The Blade” Jackson, he kept Big Ramy at bay in 2020 in Columbus and just months later he’d win the Mr. Olympia after receiving a bizarre special invite. Bonac nearly edged out Brandon Curry at the 2019 Mr. Olympia in what can only be described as a nailbiter of a contest. Everyone in the house studied The Conqueror and The Prodigy closely. Some even say it could have gone either way. That’s how razor close it was and both men had and continue to have a tremendous amount of respect for each other.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN If you’re like most guys, you’d love to gain more muscle without lifting more weight. That would be awesome, right? But what if the concept wasn’t so far-fetched? You might be on your… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN

Lunges are known for their ability to engage key lower body muscles such as the glutes, hamstrings, and quads. A variant called the side lunges, or lateral lunges, offer an additional benefit by targeting the inner thigh muscles. What does this leave you with?

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN

Have you ever wondered why sometimes it feels like one side of your body is stronger or more coordinated than the other? It’s not just your imagination at play. A fascinating phenomenon called the “bilateral deficit” can explain this imbalance.

by Matt Weik BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Running by heart rate has gained popularity as a training method to assess workout intensity. The higher your heart rate, the harder you’re apparently working. However, some runners experience limited progress in terms… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN I can only speak for some of the brands that have reached out to me for my thoughts and opinions on how to move forward, but the Amazon compliance announcement rocked the supplement… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Don’t let the fear of a post-leg day limp control your workout enthusiasm. Our knees take a beating during training, but worry not — knee sleeves and knee wraps are here to provide… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Black seed oil comes from the seeds of the black cumin plant, which carries a rich history dating back centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Despite its ancient roots, this health-supportive herb, unfortunately, remains… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Nobody can deny it: pullups are tough — even for the most dedicated gym rats. It requires exceptional strength to lift your own body weight up to a bar from a standstill. The…