It’s finally here! Today is going to be your first day at the gym, and it’s hopefully going to be the first of many, many more. It’s going to be a difficult journey, but you’re determined to stick to this new routine and make it an integral part of your…
Achieving “newbie gains” is one of the most fascinating things that happens when you start working out. Most people don’t really know what causes it, but at the same time, they’re usually happy to just reap the benefits without questioning it too much. Whether you’re already experiencing this, or you’re…
Working out would be so much more straightforward if you could get real-time, instant feedback from your body. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could come home from the gym and immediately see clear signs of muscle growth? Unfortunately, that’s just not how it works. Building muscle takes time, so…
When it comes to obstacles that one might normally face when trying to diet, the urge to snack is among the most difficult to overcome. If you’re able to reduce your snacking throughout the day, and ideally stop late-night snacking in particular, your weight loss journey will be a lot…
If you’ve read any of my other posts that discuss dieting and losing weight, you’ll know that sticking to a caloric deficit is required in order for your body to burn fat. It’s the underlying principle behind every approach to dieting, and the easiest way to achieve this is by…
Although I’ve previously written about how to get through your workout more quickly, I realize that time is still very much a limiting factor for many people who want to get into an exercise routine. For some people, it can be very difficult to fit working out into their schedules….
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…
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