For many people, deciding whether or not to include protein bars in their diet can be a real struggle. On one hand, they’re such a convenient way to significantly increase protein intake, but at the same time, they traditionally don’t taste all that great. At least that’s how I felt…
Have you ever seen people walk into your gym with full duffel bags while the only thing you ever seem to need is a water bottle? What’s in those bags, and is it all really necessary? In reality, there are many workout accessories that people bring to the gym because…
When it comes to calories, we commonly discuss them in the context of needing to reduce our calorie intake to achieve weight loss, but that’s not the case for everyone; if you’re trying to put on muscle, you may need to bulk, or intentionally and consistently eat at a calorie…
If you’re new to working out, you might be curious about the world of pre-workout supplements. You may have heard some different opinions on whether or not you should actually use them, and from those who’ve used them, you may have heard both positive and negative experiences. The use of…
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…
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…
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…
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