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by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN

What is your relationship with food? Would you say it’s good or bad? Do you list foods as things you can and can’t eat? Do you have cheat meals? I’m setting the stage for a massive issue that many of us face or have faced in the past (some may face it in the future — but not if they’re reading this article).

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Some people reading this are going to laugh and nod their heads in agreement, and then there are going to be others who will want me dead for my opinion. I’m cool with… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Walk into any modern commercial gym today, and you’ll feel like you stepped into a high-end lounge. Flat-screen TVs on every wall. Massage chairs. Juice bars. Fancy machines that practically do the work… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN I’m going to have some haters after this article, but it needs to be said. Will TRT clinics not enjoy this article? Nope. Why? Because some of them are using a workaround for… 

by Christian Duque

In a recent interview “The Mutant” Nick Walker stated that he did not like to do so many guest posing appearances. His take was based on the fact that bodybuilders that do these appearances are oftentimes in the offseason and do not look their best. He also talked about how people gave him a lot of crap for his midsection and how he didn’t think it was necessary for bodybuilders to get on stage and do this kind of work. He then tried to make it seem like an industry-wide thing, by stating that 8 out of 10 times there would be distention in the midsections of bodybuilders getting on stage to guest pose.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN I don’t know about you, but I put in long days and often find myself suffering from brain fog. I thought I was doomed and just had to push through it, but then… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN I’m a huge fan of the elliptical machine — so much so that I picked up a Life Fitness model for my home gym. The sad reality is my old knees just aren’t… 

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Bulking strategies that you can use over the long haul to help add muscle is something we all should be in search of. And along with that is the ability to do so… 

by Christian Duque

The Neckzilla phenomenon continues to grow. He won the Flex Pro and then won the Portugal show. Rafael Mosquera, aka Neckzilla, has never done an Olympia and represents what many of us would call the freak factor that has always been a hot commodity in the sport of bodybuilding. Whether it was Dillett, Sonbaty, Ruhl or Ramy, the fans love guys that are larger than life. They’re willing to sacrifice it all for the size. Some of these mass monsters have lacked symmetry, others lack condition, some are just plain ugly to look at, but if they’re huge and their fans will leave no stone unturned.

by Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN When seeking professional help with your diet and nutrition, it’s crucial to understand the difference between dietitians and nutritionists. While both professionals help people make informed food choices for better health, their qualifications…