by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Creatine is the most researched supplement in sports nutrition. It’s been proven to enhance strength, power, and muscle mass. We’ve even seen how creatine monohydrate can help improve brain health and cognition. That… 

If I were to walk down the street, I’d be willing to bet that 90% of the people I asked would have no idea what algae oil is. In fact, they would probably say it sounds bad for you. The… 

by Christian Duque

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Sasan Heirati is a Persian bodybuilder who grew up in the UK and has seen his fanbase double and triple in just a matter of a few short months. Why? It’s not because he’s created a physique by eating liver or because he claims to be a shotcaller or because of some bullshit supplement. Sas, as he’s called by his faithful fans, has become the quintessential blue collar champion of physique-based sports. He’s been able to get this distinction in a short amount of time. Heirati accomplished this by taking two very close 2nd’s in recent bodybuilding contests.

by Christian Duque

Okay before anybody calls for my execution, I want to state that I am not taking a knock at Michael Krizo. I think that Krizo has done a great thing with posting as much of his Road to Pittsburgh as he has on social media, particularly Instagram. I feel that it’s very important for a professional athlete to give the fans as much content as possible. Now that last note is very important for the athlete and it really comes down to an athlete by athlete basis. Some competitors like to keep the fans in the dark about everything. It’s that old 1980s mentality of wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt to the gym. You don’t show off the arms, you don’t show off the wheels, you don’t show off anything.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Are you a fan of zucchini or at least willing to try this awesome vegetable? Zucchini, or courgette, is a versatile summer squash from the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which also includes melons, cucumbers,… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN If you do cardio or have played sports, you know that side stitches, well… suck. There’s nothing fun about them, and they hit you like a ton of bricks when they pop up.… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN How often do you feel overwhelmed? Does it cause you to lose focus and motivation, which causes your mood to end up in the dumps? If you’re looking for a natural way to… 

by Christian Duque

That’s right folks – The Mutant just can’t stop sharing on social media. There are daily physique updates, he’s doing really cool things with fans at shows on stage, and he’s taking Pittsburgh as seriously as one would expect he’d take the Mr Olympia. This is, after all, the President’s show, so it’s good to see the former North American champion firing on all cylinders for this comeback (of sorts).

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN What if I told you that having gout back in the day wasn’t just a painful condition, it was a status symbol? Weird, right? The rich and powerful were so frequently struck down… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN I’m a huge fan of Shawn Ryan and his podcast. Often, he talks about his use of psychedelics to help with his PTSD as well as the physical trauma he’s faced that can…