Being able to finally bench a plate can be a big milestone for many people. It’s often regarded as the moment when a person unofficially transitions from being a beginner to an intermediate in the gym. To be clear, benching a plate is common gym terminology for being able to…
As much as we fixate on what it takes to meet our fitness goals from a physical standpoint, we need to make sure we’re also equipped mentally. As with anything else, your mindset is vital because it heavily dictates the actions you carry out and ultimately decides whether you even…
When it comes to weight loss techniques, intermittent fasting is probably one of the most popular terms that I hear. For those of you who might also encounter this term quite frequently but aren’t entirely sure how it works, I want to go over what intermittent fasting is and how…
You’ve been working out consistently for a while now and have been very disciplined about going to the gym. While that’s what it takes to achieve progress, did you know that after a prolonged period of steady training, taking a week off from working out can actually be good for…
Let’s get one thing clear: there’s no such thing as truly being able to quickly gain muscle. No matter what you do, muscle growth will take a long time and require steady, continuous effort. At best, the physique you’re aiming for may still take months or even years to achieve….
Building muscle is far from a linear process. You could be making steady progress until all of a sudden, you hit a wall and aren’t able to see further improvements in your strength. You keep training, but you’re stuck doing the same number of reps at the same weight. This…
Have you ever experienced muscle soreness after exercising? Of course you have! It’s a very common side effect of working out. Soreness that lasts for too long isn’t good, but there’s certainly nothing to worry about if you feel sore for a day or two after a workout. Sometimes, it…
In addition to a strong workout ethic, building muscle requires protein. The best way to do this is to focus on getting as much protein as possible from your meals through sources like meat, seafood, and legumes. However, if that’s simply not enough, or if you’re just tired of eating…
I’m Justin, and I’m a fitness enthusiast. I started working out in 2016, and since then, it has completely changed my life. I absolutely love it, and I’ve made it my mission to spread that passion to others. Read more