by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Picture this… It’s late at night, you’re lounging on the couch, and suddenly, your stomach starts to growl. You know you shouldn’t eat anything, but that bag of chips or pint of ice… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Are you tired of the same old boring vegetables on your plate? Look no further than kimchi, the Korean dish that packs a powerful punch of flavor and health benefits. This spicy, tangy,… 

y Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN With the rise of non-dairy products like plant-based milk, oat milk, etc., there are better choices than dairy products at local coffee shops and grocery stores these days. But did you even know… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Vitamins are vital for every human being and animal to stay alive, healthy, and fit. Nutrients are essential in our daily diet, but only a healthy diet may not always cover all the requirements… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are found in nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and fatty cuts of meat. These fats are considered essential and must be obtained through consumption or supplementing the… 

by Christian Duque 2x Mr. Olympia Big Ramy was the biggest, freakiest bodybuilder at one point in time. Ten years ago ‘ish when he won the NY Pro, he was said to be a future Mr. Olympia. In 2017 when… 

by Christian Duque

It’s so hard to believe that Mr. 5% Rich Piana has been gone for so long. I’ll never forget discovering him thanks to the late, great Ric Drasin. Ric was actually a part of IronMag TV and I have the distinction of having been Drasin’s first-ever Skype interview. Ric and Rich were two peas in the same pod. They were both California guys, both trained hard on Venice Beach, and both landed movie roles and worked tirelessly in the fitness industry. While they both flirted with competing, Piana actually rose the ranks to the national level.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Imagine a single ingredient that could revolutionize the way you eat and impact your health in countless ways. A magic potion, if you will, that could reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN If you’ve ever watched Popeye the Sailor Man, then you’re probably familiar with his love for spinach. While he may have been a fictional character, Popeye was definitely onto something when it came… 

by Christian Duque

After a very vaguely-written Instagram post speaking about his current prep for the 2023 Olymphia, the Classic Physique champion opened up to his millions of fans. He spoke about besting doubts and getting through all the suffering, but he also talked about the ‘near future’ and there being a time when ‘the right choice’ will be to move on. He spoke about that point in time when the athlete is defined as a person by his competitive career. He also talked about the future, which many take to mean a future without bodybuilding.