by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Pomegranates primarily come from India and Iran and are considered a specialized fruit in ancient times, believed to bring abundance and fertility. People have known about the health benefits of pomegranate extract for… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN It can be a real struggle for lifters to bulk up with low appetite. While these bodybuilders have the benefit of reducing weight quite fast, increasing their number on the scale, and bulking… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN If you’re new to working out, navigating the various types of exercises and the different terms used to describe them, such as weight training and resistance training, can be overwhelming. When you hear… 

by Christian Duque

The news is out! The 2024 Arnold Classic invite list is out and the names that are included couldn’t be more star studded than it is. Whereas the 2023 event almost got canceled due to a lack of interest, the added $100k put on the line, coupled with the very competitive 2023 Mr. Olympia has created conditions for one of the most competitive ASC’s of the last twenty years. This is what the sport’s second biggest competition should be all about.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN What if I told you the decisions you make today will have a ripple effect on the health of your family for many generations to come? While it may sound odd, your midnight… 

by Christian Duque

If you’ve been active on social media over the course of the last couple of days you couldn’t help but notice 2x Mr. Olympia Big Ramy’s first physique update since losing the Olympia to The Persian Wolf Hadi Choopan in 2022. The champ didn’t compete at the 2023 Olympia – won by Derek Lunsford – but many are hoping he’ll make a comeback in 2024. That said, The Egyptian Phenom did compete at the 2023 Arnold Classic where he looked better but remained at that 5th place spot (this time against arguably less quality guys than the Olympia).

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Sometimes, a warm cup of tea is everything we need to relax and rejuvenate after a long day working or even first thing in the morning to kickstart our day. In today’s time,… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Niacinamide has become quite a hot topic in the skincare world, as there have been many viral TikTok videos popping up. Niacinamide is available in products such as moisturizers and cleansers and can… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Let’s start with a quick story. What if I were to tell you cordyceps has connections with zombies? Sounds crazy, right? Well, legends say the cordyceps fungi was discovered when a farmer once… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Are you looking to achieve a shredded physique with improved vascularity and muscle definition? Water retention can often hide your progress in the gym and leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable all day…