by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN  Have you ever wondered why walnuts are so popular? Walnuts are a nutritional powerhouse, with more omega-3 fatty acids than most nuts and a high concentration of antioxidants. They’re also one of the… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Has anyone ever asked you to do cardio on an empty stomach? Like many things popping up right now, fasted cardio is still a hot topic in the fitness and weight loss world.… 

by Christian Duque

The stakes are so high for the Mr. Olympia, that I suspect a lot of top bodybuilders will sit out most of the 2023 contest season. There’s the guys who did really well at last year’s Olympia and there’s the guys who just did the Arnold and capitalized on their appearance in Columbus. When you look at guys like Derek, Nick, Ramy, Samson, and Brandon there’s just no reason for them to compete. If Brandon didn’t do the Arnold, it’s unlikely he’d do the New York Pro or even less likely that he’d do a smaller contest. Once you’ve done the Olympia and the Arnold, there isn’t much else. The NY Pro is the solid 3rd biggest show and that’s always a possibility.

by Christian Duque

It seems that Nick “The Mutant” Walker is upset with the judges over their decision to give Samson Dauda a perfect score at the 2023 Arnold Classic. And it wasn’t just a perfect score at the prejudging, rather, Dauda got perfect scores for the prejudging and the finals.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN

One common problem that affects many people is poor posture. While most people are not even aware of their bad posture, it does have a negative impact on their body in more ways than one.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Monk fruit sweetener is a low-calorie, all-natural alternative to sugar. It’s also known as luo han guo or luo han kuo (the Chinese words for monk fruit). The monk fruit extract is made… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN You might not think about cartilage every day, but it’s a part of your body that’s incredibly important to keep healthy. Cartilage is a type of tissue that cushions the ends of bones… 

By Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Have you heard of moringa? Most people haven’t. This versatile plant, also known as the “drumstick tree, the miracle tree, or the horseradish tree,” has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN No matter when and where your fitness journey started, EMOM workouts can always be your new gym buddy. EMOM workouts are quite popular, especially for busy athletes who can’t spare a lot of… 

by Christian Duque

The stakes are so high for the Mr. Olympia, that I suspect a lot of top bodybuilders will sit out most of the 2023 contest season. There’s the guys who did really well at last year’s Olympia and there’s the guys who just did the Arnold and capitalized on their appearance in Columbus. When you look at guys like Derek, Nick, Ramy, Samson, and Brandon there’s just no reason for them to compete. If Brandon didn’t do the Arnold, it’s unlikely he’d do the New York Pro or even less likely that he’d do a smaller contest. Once you’ve done the Olympia and the Arnold, there isn’t much else. The NY Pro is the solid 3rd biggest show and that’s always a possibility.