It's been a minute since I've been to the gym. Like so many other people, I went to the gym, got a membership, did my first session, did one more the next day, and then proceeded to stop going to the gym. The motivational impulse to begin to regularly go to the gym is nearly irresistible. Improving your mental and physical health through a gym routine? That sounds incredible. The sad thing is building discipline takes genuine effort. That explains why so many of us are left right at the startin…

Lifting isn't a phase; it's a lifestyle. I have a pet theory that there are two groups of gym users: the cardio divas and the lifting bros . Of course, these groups have some overlap. Very few people who attend the gym regularly only do cardio or weights. However, I feel like the weight lifters make going to the gym way more of their personality than the cardio girlies do. No judgment because I totally get why! Gaining takes a lot of upkeep that can kind of take over your life. You have to buy…

It's all about gains

Ah, the gym . A wonderful and, depending on who you are, terrifying place. Gyms are inherently frightening. I remember my first experience. Surrounded by fit and healthy adults who clearly knew what they were doing. I, of course, was visibly lost and in terrible shape. It wasn’t until I realized that absolutely no one cares what anyone else is doing at the gym that I began to feel comfortable. The gym habitat contains a wide range of creatures. People looking for a healthy dose of movement, car…

You've skipped leg day for the last year and we can definitely tell

What was he expecting?

Whether you're a fan of sports or not, there are unarguably few worldwide events as tense, polarizing, or emotionally charged as the Olympic Games. We see superheroes on TV, but hidden behind the scenes are years of grueling preparation. Most wouldn't be able to handle the emotional pressure and physical stress that comes with training to compete in the Olympics , and it's pretty incredible that many of these athletes manage to make it look easy. We don't have to tell anyone that it's anything …