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It seems like every time someone loses a significant amount of weight these days, suspicions arise as to whether or not that person is on Ozempic or Wegovy. So, it’s refreshing to hear that the seriously talented Jesse Plemons has reduced his bodyfat levels without the help of injections. We’ve grown to love this huggable [...]

Imagine yourself climbing a mountain. We’re not talking your normal Sunday hike—but instead taking on any one of the world’s highest peaks, at distances and elevations that take days to complete. For Brian Reynolds, making it to the mountaintop and then taking in all of its breathtaking scenery is an adrenaline rush very few people [...]

Love it or not, squatting is an effective way to build muscle and strength, and it’s a non-negotiable part of any serious workout routine. One squat variation that’s worth your attention is the single leg box squat. Overall box squat variations are fantastic for many reasons, but the three main benefits that keep me coming [...]

These days, George Bamfo Jr. flies on private jets and mingles with Hollywood powerhouses like The Rock and Vin Diesel, but it would be his motivation to workout as a way to beat crippling anxiety that kickstarted his career as a coach. His success is all thanks to making the most of his preparedness during [...]

Jeremy Bloom is the youngest of three siblings but despite a competitive lineage, his performance in both the sporting and business realms is the stuff of legend, and while he may be the brother of Molly Bloom, who wrote the movie Molly’s Game 2017, (centered around her illegal poker empire and subsequent paying off her debt [...]

Jason McCarthy and his wife Emily have several things in common. They have both served their country, Jason with the United States Army where he became a Green Beret and Emily through the CIA, they are both passionate about fitness, and they want to make a difference and be of service in as many ways [...]

Dogpound Gym founder and trainer Kirk Myers may look tough on the outside, but don’t let his giant muscles fool you. Myers learned at an early age how to understand women from watching his dad work alongside several female teachers in his own place of work. “My dad is a retired elementary principal,” Myers tells [...]

You know that feeling when you step outside, take a deep breath of air, and instantly feel a little more alive? That’s the magic of outdoor workouts, which we often overlook during regular gym routines. But what if I told you that there are countless benefits of outdoor workouts, and that it  could do wonders [...]

Whether you’re freestyle swimming with your friends or treading lightly in the beach waves, time in the water calls for serious built-in resistance. From your arms to your core, the warm-weather activity can help you build lung power, muscular strength, and endurance all while lessening your chances of exercise injury. However, before you make swimming [...]