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The bodybuilding and Fitness industry is currently being taken over by the social media interwebs. You can pretty much create a version of yourself that is anything but accurate, realistic, honest, respectable, reputable,and any other term to describe amazing character traits. If you have the...

Some people don't need extensive convincing about anabolic hormones. This post is written assuming you're talking to the most difficult and critical group of laypeople who are nonetheless open to your viewpoints -- that way, any other discussion will be easier. Any time you are talking with a...

Foreword: Fitness Is for the Mind and Body The fitness industry has always been tainted by some unfortunate dogma--that anybody who frequents a gym and is lean and muscular inherently has the intellectual capacity of a rock. It’s quite sad to assume this about people who take care of their body...

Fitness and bodybuilding subculture has grown exponentially in the past decade. Thanks to advancements in technology and the onset of social media, it’s not easier than ever to expose yourself to millions of people in just a few clicks on your phone. Ironically, a lot of people who probably...

In accordance with a previous post I wrote about how to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Without Tracking Calorie Intake, this guide will take it even a step further and show you how to lose weight without “dieting”. Dieting (for weight loss) is something most people dread; they'd rather mindlessly...

I empathize if you’re in the predicament of working a routine 9-to-5 in a cubicle and staring at a computer screen for 90% of the day. Intuitively, this type of “labor” is not physically demanding at all...mentally, though, it sure can be draining. Unfortunately, sitting behind a computer...

For decades now, artificial sweeteners have been used in food products (particularly “lite” and “diet” foods) as a means of cutting sugar intake without losing the sweet taste it provides. For better or for worse, mainstream media and certain nutritional zealots have really given artificial...

When I was coming up in this industry I had a handful of people that inspired me, influenced me, and helped me believe in my abilities. Many of these individuals had done something in the industry that was noteworthy, positive, impressive, or highly regarded. When someone whom you look up to...

Transitioning out of a strict fat-loss diet is a very serious and sometimes detrimental time period. It’s usually the novices and inexperienced individuals who get hit with the harsh reality of post-dieting weight gain, (namely fat & water). Depression, lack of self-control, and lethargy...

By: Matt Weik This topic is actually one that I laughed at for years. There are so many dieticians out there who were using supplements left and right yet telling their clients that supplements are unnecessary – it blew my mind. I'm a huge advocate for getting in as much of what you need...

By: Matt Weik You’re going to the gym. You’re watching what you eat. You’re totally committed. Yet, you’re not losing weight even when you’re (supposedly) doing all the right things. What gives? The fact is, you’re not alone. Many people in your position are struggling with the same lack...

You were not designed on accident. We each have unique gifts given to us. Embrace these gifts, help those you can and change the world around you. The reason behind the name of this article was to give the idea that there is more to a strong and healthy body then what you do in the gym. Yes...

The IFBB Pro League is best-known for its athletes, and rightfully so, but there are many supporting players that help make contests run as smoothly as they do. Some of those people serve in multiple roles throughout the year at different points. You may not know their names, but the overall...

It happens before every summer, and every new year: people will make resolutions to lose weight, eat right, and get healthy. Unfortunately, up to 88% of people fall through on their goals in record time. So how can we make our personal goals stick, and avoid the usual pitfalls? Here are a few...

Unsure if steady state or high intensity cardio is better for the fat loss process? Bodybuilder Cliff Wilson explains the science behind fat loss and helps you to get shredded. The thought of doing cardio usually invokes strong feelings for most people. In my experience most people either love...

Many people fall short of their fat loss goals. Learn 5 common reasons why and what you can do to change your habits and get ripped! If you are training for fat loss, you are not alone. Fat loss is one of the most discussed topics in the fitness industry and among gym members. If you ask half...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become a common phrase, and many people have a direct or indirect connection to it. Whether it’s a veteran or abuse victim that suffers from directly, or it’s a family member that you know, the effects can be life altering. While the initials and...

Everyone in the bodybuilding and figure world is talking about metabolic damage and how it is a diet killer. This article explores the current "epidemic" of this condition. One of the big buzz terms in health and fitness subculture as of late is “metabolic damage”. It seems like quite a few...

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around the Internet when it comes to the intermittent fasting lifestyle. This article separates truth from fiction. Intermittent fasting has garnered a cult-like following among fitness and health enthusiasts in recent years and it’s fair to...

Eddie Hall has dropped somewhere in the region of 100 pounds of bodyweight since winning the World’s Strongest Man in 2017, but “The Beast” loves to pump iron just as much as he ever did. In an exclusive interview with the man who once broke the deadlift world record at 1,019 pounds (462...