I'm in FLEX magazine!

Check out page 294 in the July 2010 issue of FLEX magazine! I'm honored to have my picture in their great publication!

Celebrating another year!

Today is my birthday and I'm celebrating yet another great year of life. So many things go through my head when I think back over the years. So much has gone on and I'm very blessed to have such a great life. I appreciate and thank every one of my friends and family members. It has been a great ride so far and I hope to see many more birthdays!

Team True Alpha website

For those who didn't know already, I'm now part of Team True Alpha. The team is composed of some of the brightest writers in the fitness industry. Check out the website often to learn tons of good information on health/fitness and finding your true alpha inside each of you. The website is based off of the book Alpha Male Challenge by Rick Collins and James Villepigue. Click the link below to go to the website and read my newest blog post on the site on how to create an ALPHA FAMILY.

www.truealphatraining.com

New addition to the Weik household!

Please welcome Baxter to our family! Baxter is an 8 week old puppy that we brought home this week. So far so good and he is a great dog! Tons of fun and he loves to play and be held. At times he can be a MANIAC, but all-in-all he is amazing. It's hard to be upset with him when you have a face like his...

Looking for nominations!!!

If anyone works out at a gym which they feel is worthy of being called Bodybuilding.com's featured "Gym of the Month" then please send me an email (mcwtrainer@aol.com) so we can showcase them on the website.

If anyone is working with a personal trainer and thinks they are worthy of a nomination to be called Bodybuilding.com's featured "Trainer of the Month" then please send me an email (mcwtrainer@aol.com) so we can showcase them on the website.

Working on a new fitness program!

Just the other day I finished up a phone interview with a gentleman who is starting up a new fitness program and wanted me to be a part of it. It will be geared towards young athletes who are trying to train smarter to help them get to the next level. The program will include fitness experts from across the US and I am honored to be included in this project. Look for more information on this program in the next couple of months to find out more juicy details of when it will be available!

MET-Rx AMPED

Looking for a great preworkout supplement? Look no further! This is my personal favorite and my workouts are never the same if I don't use it. No need to look for multiple products to take, instead use AMPED! This all in one preworkout drink has everything you need to help you recover quicker, give you energy, give you an insane pump, and help you focus during your workouts. Don't take my word for it. Check out this awesome review!

http://videos.bodybuilding.com/watch/6812/the-fit-show-season-one-episode-8-supplements-met-rx-amped

I'm jumping out of a plane to fight global cancer!!!

Hi everyone,
We all know effects of cancer. Some of us might have had it ourselves--others might have watched someone they know or love fight for their life to survive this disease. On August 21 or 22 (depending on weather conditions) I will be jumping out of a plane at 13,500 feet above Pennsylvania soil. I'm not doing this because I'm crazy (even though that's debatable), but I'm doing it for a cause and for people who are braver than I am--those fighting with cancer. I will be jumping on behalf of the LIVESTRONG Foundation and their fight to beat cancer. This foundation hits home with me and now it's my turn to do something and stand up to help those who are fighting for their lives. I hope I get the support I need to help me reach my goal of $5,000 for the foundation by the time I jump. This is very humbling experience and I hope you can all be a part of this with me. Anything you can donate for this cause will go directly to helping fight this disease. Your donation is tax-deductible for cancer research. No matter the amount, large or small, YOU can help save a life. Please help me in my journey to help others who need us and click on the link below which will take you to my webpage where you can make a donation. Thank you all for your continued support and in believing in me to help make a difference in this world! Please feel free to pass this email along to friends and family as well. The more people that know, the more help we have in fighting cancer.

www.livestrong.org/grassroots2010/mattweik

MET-Rx/ESPN Sweepstakes!!!

The MET-Rx/ESPN Sweepstakes Give-away is now LIVE on www.espn.com/metrx and www.metrx.com! Over $250,000 in fitness equipment and prizes will be awarded daily!! Consumers have a chance at winning exciting prizes such as a Torque Fitness home gym system (valued at $3,800), Powerblock Dumbbell systems (valued up to $1,000) and Hyperstrike.com's online fitness, nutrition and training programs (annual membership is $129.00). The GRAND PRIZE is a trip for two to the 2010 ESPY awards in Los Angeles which includes roundtrip airfare, hotel stay and tickets into the awards ceremony. Total package is valued at over $5,000!!

Consumer Entries will be taken daily from now until June 13, 2010 so everyone gets a chance at winning with MET-Rx!!

NEW PRODUCT!!! Rapid Refuel

This product is all about the formula… the formula… the formula. Whey Protein Isolate is a staple in recovery products and Rapid Refuel includes 30g of WPI. And to support Muscle Fuel, the blend contains the cutting edge Beta Alanine.

Glutamine is essential for recovery but Electrolytes are just as essential to refueling your body by helping maintain fluid balance in the bloodstream and support hydration. Additionally, we included Antioxidants to help reduce free radical damage after intense exercise.

Rapid Refuel helps you RECOVER… REFUEL… and assists your ENDURANCE goals. The Glycerol contributes to the “Pump” and Alpha Lipoic Acid is a fatty acid used by some athletes to help prevent and recovery from certain injuries.

Carbs are vital for maintaining performance during exercise and proper glycogen replenishment. We took this one step further and used Waxy Maize Starch – known as a quick acting and absorbing carbohydrate.

What's happenin???

Man, what an amazing past couple days it has been (even with the lack of sleep that I have been getting). I got back in town on Sunday after I finished things up out at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. I finished off my Arnold review for Physique Magazine and sent that off for the April issue which was pretty cool to work on. I just found out I'm now officially a writer for Muscle and Strength and my first feature is up on their website. Then on top of that my boy, Kris Gethin from Bodybuilding.com, shot me an email and it looks like in my spare time I'm now controlling all of the content for the personal trainer of the month as well as the gym of the month. How cool is that? I am so blessed to have an amazing full-time job with MET-Rx, the supplement company that I've always wanted to work for and who I love. They are my everyday 9-5 and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I work with some amazing and talented individuals with the company. Then after my day is done on the road, I end up at my house or a hotel room (if I'm on the road) to work on some side stuff which keeps me busy (and out of trouble) at night. I am grateful for all the opportunities that have come into my life and appreciate everyone who is in my life. You guys are what keeps me going and I love you all.

2010 Arnold Classic is over!!!!!

I gotta say it was definitely a long week/weekend but in the end I had a lot of fun! It was great meeting some friends, fans, and admirers. Putting a face to some of the interviews I have done was also pretty cool. I got to present 2 days while there and met up with some good people who I presented with last year as well. My time off the stage was spent at the MET-Rx booth. Time seemed to fly since the last Arnold Classic so before I know it I'll be back in Columbus on stage and at the booth again. If you missed out on this years show and expo, definitely make plans now to be there--you will not be disappointed. The whole festival that weekend was incredible with tons of different events going on all day long. You can check out seminars, speakers, presentations, and much much more. I highly recommend booking travel now or you will not find a hotel. I have tons of pictures up on my Facebook page for you to check out and also on my website (www.mattweik.com) so check them out!!! See you at the Arnold next year!!!

2010 Arnold Classic

What's up, everyone? Definitely don't miss out on one of the best bodybuilding shows and expos of the year. There will be so much going on and tons of free giveaways. Make sure you stop by the MET-Rx booth and say hello to me--it would be awesome to meet all of you. I will be splitting my time up between the MET-Rx booth and presenting trophies on stage at the Arnold Amateur. So if you don't see me at the booth, I'm probably up at the stage area or in meetings. Looks like I won't be much fun at night during the Arnold weekend as I'll be back in the hotel room typing up coverage of the event for Physique Magazine. They have asked me to be their correspondent (http://www.physique-mag.com/exclusives.asp) for the event and my coverage will be in the April issue of the magazine, so keep your eyes peeled for that. With so much going on there will never be a dull moment all weekend. I'm sure when it is all said and done I will need a good two days straight of sleep. BUT IT'S ALL WORTH IT!!! Hope to see you all there!!!!

MET-Rx White Box MRP in a bottle!

OMR RTD has 40g of Protein and is replacing the Colossal RTD line in that category. The new ready-to-drink utilizes MET-Rx’s unique METAMYOSYN blend of fast and slow acting proteins. And similar to the powder formula, it has been infused with L-Glutamine for recovery. It is a true Meal Replacement with 23 vitamins & minerals and 3g of Fiber. Furthermore, for those looking for a “clean” product, the new line can compete with any other product out there because it has only 0.5g of Saturated Fat and only 2g of Sugar! What about the taste? Just try one and there won’t be any questions!

Reading Hospital

Ok, I'm sounding offer here... BECAUSE THIS IS MY BLOG! If I ever have to go to the Reading Hospital for any type of surgery please just let me die. I would rather die on my own terms than in the hands of a bunch of idiots. I guess some doctors and surgeons have to graduate last in their class, guess that is the story at the Reading Hospital. There is no way that I can trust these idiots with my life. I'd rather lay on a table, cut myself open, and then nurse myself back to health on my own than have them TRY and help me. If you have someone who is diabetic, you don't give them an Ensure loaded with sugar 3x a day along with their normal meals. They come in to check their blood sugar and it's through the roof and they don't understand why so they start injecting insulin into them. The doctors nor the nurses knew she was diabetic WHEN IT IS CLEARLY MARKED IN HER FILES! Which brings me to another point... How can you expect someone to inject insulin into themselves when they have never done it and you don't make sure they understand how to do it before you release them? Seriously? Where do they find these idiots? Why does it take someone like me to walk in there and have to tell them why things are happening and how to fix them when I'm not a doctor? Now I'm not putting the whole Reading Hospital staff on blast here, just some of the doctors and nurses that I have had encounters with. I mean come on, not everyone there can be a bobblehead like the people I have had encounters with. Don't get me wrong, I have had several people contact me from a Facebook post I put up about the hospital saying they have had the same issues with family members there and they are still having issues as they continue to go there. So this isn't an isolated case. All I gotta say is, if you need to go to a hospital, you are putting your life in your own hands if you go to the Reading Hospital. I'd make the trip and find somewhere else. *end rant*

*NEW* Thermo Rush Stack RTD!

Worldwide has enhanced their thermogenic formula in Thermo Rush RTD with a STACK blend consisting of Beta Alanine in addition to Synephrine. Beta Alanine is a natural component of muscle cells and is one of thehottest ingredients used by athletes and bodybuilders. Orange Mango is the latest flavor on this energy line. Each sip will have you coming back for more of the thirst-quenching flavor, while each ounce of formula will help you push through your grueling workouts.

ATTENTION!!! All fitness magazines and websites!!!

Hey, what's up everyone? I just wanted to let everyone know that I am looking for and up for suggestions for new articles to write for websites and magazines. If you have any ideas please feel free to email me at mcwtrainer@aol.com. Also, if you are a website or magazine and would like me to be a writer for you please shoot me an email.

Jillian Michaels Protein Shakes

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Pre-workout Jolly Rancher!!!

OK, maybe this really isn't a Jolly Rancher but holy smokes is this drink good! It is a pre-workout rtd that I would highly recommend you try. I've been drinking these things like water. The taste is amazing! The closest thing I can compare it to is one of those watermelon Jolly Ranchers in terms of taste.

Each bottle contains 200mg of caffeine to give you a good boost of energy and also contains citrulline malate and l-arginine/a-akg (to give you an amazing pump).

This drink will definitely help you make it through your workout. You will have tons of energy and a pump that will make your muscles feel tight as if they are going to pop. But don't take my word for it, try it for yourself to see!!!

Bands

I get asked a lot what "bands" I'm wearing. Some people wear them to look cool, others wear them because they have meaning behind them. I gotta say, the LIVESTRONG band almost has a label as being an "accessory" these days since everyone is wearing them. Some of those wearing them are truly only wearing them because of Lance Armstrong. I wear these bands for personal reasons, not for looks.

LIVESTRONG band

I first started wearing this band probably close to 15 years ago. My grandfather (on my father's side) passed away from cancer. It was a horrible and painful process watching him get worse and worse. His final day on this earth I can remember as if it were yesterday. He was a good man. Gone way too soon. So in his honor and remembrance, I wear the LIVESTRONG band for him. It's my own way of keeping him with me and also support all those other people fighting cancer.

PRAY FOR SAM

I was given this band by a very special little boy. His name is Sam Bish. I met him last year. I have spoken about him a lot and he is also mentioned earlier in my blog. Sam had cancer in his leg (which was amputated) and has cancer on his lungs and also on his spine. He is fighting it with all he's got. This band it to support him in this battle and let him know that he doesn't have to do it alone. He has an incredible support team of friends and family. I was honored to spend time with him as he is one of the coolest kids I have ever met. Every day I put on that band I think of him and how strong he is. Keep fighting, Sam! I'm 100% behind you!