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Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Peptides: The Most Underrated Protein Supplement?
By: Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN While there are some people out there who are making a switch over to collagen protein or collagen peptides from whey protein, I believe this underrated protein supplement should be an “add-on” rather...
Leave the World Behind: Health, Fitness, and Survival Skills?
By: Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the Netflix film that has the internet buzzing. While many say that Leave the World Behind is a conspiracy theorist’s wet...
Can Workout Music Be the Answer to Increases in SIZE?
Listening to music while training in the gym can eliminate boredom, but did you know that it can improve the quality of your workout? When you listen to workout music, your stamina increases, and you get a sudden rush...
Creature of Habit: How to Effectively Change Poor Health Habits
We are all creatures of habit. For many, we wake up and go through the same routine like clockwork — it’s as if you’re living proof of the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. This is great if you already...
5 Workout Myths You’ve Been Led to Believe Are True But Aren’t
There are some things you hear that make you want to bang your head against the wall. Others make you laugh and then look at the other person until you realize they were being serious, and you’re left with...
3 Fasted Cardio Tips to Get Better Results Today
Some people love fasted cardio, others find they don’t lose any more fat than they would doing something like HIIT cardio. Here’s the deal: there is no one thing that works for everyone. If that were true, it would be...
Uncovering the Benefits of Creatine Monohydrate
By: Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSNIf you dabble in the supplement world, it’s hard to disprove that creatine monohydrate is the king of the supplement industry. Creatine monohydrate, often hailed as one of the most researched and effective...
Essential Clean Bulking Guide: Clean Bulk the Right Way!
By: Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Unfortunately, there are way too many people who consider their bulk a time for them to eat whatever the heck they want in an effort to put on size gains. They follow their...
Shaking the Salt Stigma: The Truth About Your Sodium Intake
By: Matt Weik, BS, CSCS, CPT, CSN Do you remember learning about the periodic table of elements back in the day when you were in school? If I were to ask you what element has the atomic number 11...