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Bodyweight Workouts: The Most Reliable Exercises
I know I’ve talked extensively about home gyms and how to prepare for one, but let’s slow down a bit and discuss the best piece of equipment you have with you everywhere – your body. Bodyweight workouts are one of the simplest and most effective ways to build strength, improve endurance, and stay consistent with your fitness routine, no matter where you are or what’s available to you.…
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3 Big Reasons A Home Gym Is Totally Worth It
I know, I know. I get it. At first glance, a home gym might seem like a significant step- or even an unnecessary expense. After all, why spend a bunch of money on a ton of equipment when you can pay for a monthly gym membership?…
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Protect Your Floors! Use the Right Home Gym Flooring
In my last post, I discussed various pieces of equipment, including dumbbells, a squat rack, resistance bands, and cardio machines. However, here’s a key aspect that many newcomers overlook: the floor. Yup, that’s right. What’s under your feet can truly make or break your setup.…
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Home Gym Dreams? Here’s How to Make It Happen on Your Budget
So, you’ve decided that a home gym would be a great addition to your life. Honestly, great choice! But here’s the big question: how much do you really need to spend? You probably don’t know where to even begin with actually planning it all out.…
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Got Enough Space for a Workout? Here’s How to Tell
Let’s address something that often gets associated with home gyms: the common image in people’s minds is a big room full of fancy equipment. That’s what a lot of people think is required for a home gym. The truth is, your fitness space can be as big or small as needed or as your lifestyle allows.…
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Roadmap is Set. Now, Cardio or Strength Training?
In my last post, I described a basic roadmap of where I’m taking this blog. So now that we’re on track for setting up a home gym and ditching the regular gym, we need to define you’re focus.
If you’re new to fitness, you’ve probably heard a million different opinions:
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Basics of a Home Gym & Getting Fit Without One
Does the gym feel like too much of an expense? They help by providing you a place and equipment to workout with but the money you pay to use it can get a bit much. That’s where having alternatives comes in handy.…
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Motivation Sucks. Here’s How to Stay Disciplined and Get Results
Trust me when I say, it gets pretty damn hard to stay consistent at times. Maybe you start strong with daily workouts and meal prepping, but a couple of skipped workouts later, you’re back to old habits and wondering what went wrong.…
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5 Fitness Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
It’s exciting to start on your fitness journey, isn’t it? You’re fired up, ready to change your life with big goals, and eager to see results. But with that excitement comes the risk of being too eager and doing too much or falling into habits that can derail your progress.…
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Better Ways to Track Your Progress Beyond the Scale
In my previous post, I talked all about how the number that shows up on the scale, isn’t a definitive number that embodies the state your health is in. I covered how the number on the scale doesn’t show everything, the conversation about how “muscle weighs more than fat,” simple ideas of how else you could track your progress, and more.…
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If I’m Being Honest, The Scale Ain’t That Big a Deal
Ever stepped on the scale and felt frustrated, confused, or even defeated? You let out an annoyed and frustrated sigh and follow it up with: “What’s with my weight? What am I doing wrong?” Let’s get one thing clear. Right here.…
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What’s the Big Deal About Macros and Micros Anyway?
Ever heard the phrase: “abs are made in the kitchen”? Well, guess what? It’s true! Your nutrition is the main star if you really want to see your abs. Everyone has abs, but if you can’t see ’em, then you just have too much body fat in the way.…
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Gaining Pretzel-level Flexibility Could Be What You Need (Maybe)
Ok, that title is a bit of a stretch but you’re probably asking “what? why?” or something similar. Well, enhancing your flexibility and mobility is extremely beneficial for many reasons and you do that just like improving your strength: through exercises.…
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Strength Training: The Best Part of Getting in Shape
So, I might be a bit biased when it comes to strength training but you gotta give me a break here. Lifting became one of my favorite things in the world because it’s incredibly satisfying to lift something heavy. That might also just be because I’m a guy and reverting to caveman mentality can be pretty fun.…














