Lately at the gym, I’ve had several encounters with people who were relatively new to working out. They come up to me wanting to know a bit about my fitness journey up to this point, as well as if I have any advice and insights for beginners that could help…
Resistance training, or the process of exerting your muscles against an opposing force, is the key to gaining muscle and building strength. For many people, it comes in the form of lifting weights. Weightlifting, however, can come in a variety of forms, since there are many different types of gym…
Going to the gym can be one of the most accessible and most effective ways to improve your health, fitness, and physique. However, before you go and sign up for the gym, there are several factors you should take into account when deciding where you want to work out. You…
Gyms come in all shapes and sizes, and memberships for these facilities can vary quite a lot too. Some gyms are very affordable, whereas others can cost hundreds of dollars a month. If you’re looking to sign up for a gym, you might be wondering whether a more expensive gym…
If you want to build muscle and get stronger, there is one key term you should definitely know: progressive overload. Understanding progressive overload and how to achieve it is critical to your ability to reach your fitness goals. Honestly, it’s not very complicated, and you likely incorporate elements of this…
When it comes to working out, one question that’s often hard to answer yet very important to address is how long should you spend in the gym every day? There are lots of factors that determine how much time we should spend working out, but at the same time there…
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…
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