Kyle Hoffman

41 New Fitness & Gym Membership Statistics [Infographic]

May 24, 2022 By Kyle Hoffman

In the last decade, popular gyms in the U.S. have seen significant growth. But is it due to a sudden ambitious surge towards fitness? Or have gyms become more in tune with the real intentions of their potential members?

Every January, a whole new flurry of New Year’s Resolution memes and jokes circulate the internet, so how is your local gym actually responding to new members (and current ones)?

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Kinobody Greek God Program Review: Workout & Results

April 5, 2022 By Kyle Hoffman

In recent years, Kinobody has gained popularity in the fitness industry with its suite of Hollywood physique-based programs including the Greek God Program.

This workout program has taken the internet by storm, but is it really all that it’s cracked up to be?

I decided to review this program and answer the simple question…

Does the Greek God Program work?

Make sure you read all the way to the end of the Greek God Program review because you’re about to discover:

Exactly what’s included in the program (I probably reveal WAY too much!)
The insider training concepts of Kinobody and the program with the core workout setup
How to make fat gain almost NON-EXISTENT with the 4 key modules the program uses for a perfect diet setup
And more!

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Calisthenics vs Weights for Bodybuilding: Which is Better?

February 15, 2022 By Kyle Hoffman

Calisthenics vs weights bodybuilding image — In the battle between calisthenics vs weights for bodybuilding, which one wins?

So you’re a noob and you don’t know what kind of training will work for you? In the bodybuilding world, there are two training styles that gym-goers always seem to pit against each other: calisthenics vs weights.

Calisthenics (aka. bodyweight training) involves exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, and dragon flags while weight lifting uses standard gym equipment like barbells, dumbbells, and machines to perform more traditional movements like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts.

But which training style actually produces more muscle gains?

Let’s break down the differences between the two, so you can determine which is the best option for you based on your lifestyle and fitness goals.

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38 Physical Exercise Facts, Statistics, Benefits & More

December 20, 2021 By Kyle Hoffman

The health and fitness industry is making a resurgence. With the rise in chronic illness and disease in the first world countries, many more adults are starting to see the importance of exercise. Physicians are even being encouraged to prescribe exercise as medicine.

Even beyond a health standpoint, most of us have a newfound interest in achieving the physique of our dreams. With the spread of information across the world, thanks to the internet, it is now easier than ever to engage in effective and proper health and exercise routines.

Don’t believe us? Well here are 38 interesting exercise facts and statistics that will help encourage you to get active.

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Athlean-X Doesn’t Like Intermittent Fasting (Here’s Why)

October 18, 2021 By Kyle Hoffman

Athlean-X, one of the most popular fitness YouTube channels, with over 10 million subscribers, dominates the fitness airwaves by giving science-backed advice on how to lose body fat and gain muscle.

But the ripped founder, Jeff Cavaliere, made a video against intermittent fasting, one of the most popular dieting protocols used by thousands every day as a tool for losing body fat.

Other fitness experts claim intermittent fasting is the one fat loss tool you’re not using that could take your body to the next level.

Are fitness experts spouting pseudo-science to ride the wave of popularity?

Or is the Athlean-X opinion on intermittent fasting wrong?

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10 Types of Weightlifting Bars & Barbells Lifters Should Know

September 24, 2021 By Kyle Hoffman

Types of barbells names image — You can make serious muscle gains with these 10 different types of barbells.

Barbells are one of the single most important tools in the gym. They are helpful to any and all types of lifters looking to increase strength, power, and endurance.

There are many types of barbells that can all be used in a number of different ways. Each of the different types of barbells can be used to target different areas of the body, provide unique grips and engage new muscles.

Make sure you read this article all the way to the end because you’re about to discover the 10 most important barbells (and their barbell names) you should use to build incredible muscle gains.

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How to Maximize Noob Gains (And Build Real Muscle)

July 12, 2021 By Kyle Hoffman

If you’re an online gamer, the term “noob” (n00b, newb, nooblet, what have you) is usually hurled in your direction as an insult from a more skilled player … and sometimes, rightfully so.

Being a noob is like a mark of shame.

But in the fitness world, the opposite is true.

Those newbie days are when you learn the most about yourself (and your drive), feel the most confident, and — more importantly — pack on an almost unreal amount of lean mass.

It’s the reason your college buddy returned from the break looking almost unrecognizable, transitioning from scrawny to brawny. Envious, you chalked it up to juicing or other shortcuts.

Now, if you want to maximize noob gains and build real muscle, here’s how:

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7 Best Lat Pulldown Alternatives (For a Wide Back)

February 26, 2021 By Kyle Hoffman

These 7 lat pulldown alternatives will help you build a wide back.

If you’re like me then sometimes you may get to the gym later than you expected, and all the lat pulldowns are taken. So what are you going to do? Skip back day?

No way! Instead, you need to know what exercises you can do instead of the lat pulldown.

So make sure you read this article all the way to the end because you’re about to learn 7 incredible lat pulldown alternatives you can use to build a wider back if the pulldown machine is taken.

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9 Best Resistance Band Chest Exercises To Do At Home

February 23, 2021 By Kyle Hoffman

Resistance bands might not look like a challenge, but they can give your chest muscles a killer workout if you know the right moves. This portable exercise equipment comes in a variety of sizes, strengths, and lengths, so no matter what your fitness level, you can find the perfect bands to add to your strength training routine.

In this article, you’ll discover 9 awesome resistance band chest exercises to build a power chest.

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3 Best Upright Vertical Leg Press Machines

February 8, 2021 By Kyle Hoffman

What’s great about a vertical leg press machine is how you can get a killer quad workout in such a small area. For example, our top pick, the Titan Fitness Vertical Leg Press only has a 48″ by 38″ footprint.

But with the different features, builds, and price points, which overhead machine is right for you? Well, we did the research and found the top models so you don’t have to.

Keep reading because you’re about to discover the 3 best vertical leg press machines we found to add to your home gym.

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