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17 College Student Exercise Statistics (Rates & Factors)

January 28, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Everything changes the moment you first step foot onto your college campus during your freshman year.

Your usual 40 hours of classes a week are now a mere 16.

You have 24/7 access to social gatherings and hangouts.

Your final course grade is entirely dependent on 3 or 4 assignments.

You’re living on your own for the first time in your life.

Between the overload of stress and a lengthy adjustment period, schoolwork and socialization usually come first for new college students.

As a result, fitness and exercise go by the wayside.

So just how much (and how often) do college students hit the gym? And what are the unique benefits of exercise that college students may enjoy?

Keep reading to learn about 17 college student exercise statistics.

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Wiry Build Body Type Definition & Workout Routine

January 27, 2023 By Siera Lutz

We all have different body types and builds. For some it is very easy to build muscles, while others have a larger frame and no muscle, and still others just appear to be string beans.

For those of you out there with a wiry build, we understand how difficult it can be to pack on the muscle. So we put together this workout routine specifically to help you put muscle onto your wiry body.

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How to Build a Greek God Physique (Workout, Diet & More)

January 27, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Some amateur bodybuilders wake up at 5 a.m., crush through 90-minute training sessions, sacrifice alcohol and cheat meals, and commit to nothing but “clean” eating.

All in the name of pushing their bodies to their limits.

Others choose a celebrity or athlete with rock-hard abs and bulging biceps they too crave.

Maybe it’s Hugh Jackman (circa Wolverine), Bruce Lee, Rocky-era Sylvester Stallone, or none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

But what happens when your ideal physique dates back to 900 BC Ancient Greece?

If you’re itching for a symmetrical, bulky, and low-fat build, here’s the ultimate guide to building a Greek God physique — from the workout and diet to ideal measurements.

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Using Calisthenics to Build a Greek God Physique

January 27, 2023 By Jess Billitz

After dabbling in the gym for a while and packing on some long-sought-after noob gains, you picked up on somewhat of a trend: heavy barbells + high intensity = sheer mass.

In fact, us lumping the terms “calisthenics” and “Greek God physique” together in the same title probably triggered some skepticism.

There’s no way in hell you can look like a Greek God with little more than your body weight, right?

We hate to break it to you, but you’d be both incorrect and naive.

Now, let’s talk about the link between calisthenics and the Greek God physique & how the Ancient Grecian warriors used bodyweight exercises to reach peak athleticism.

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7 Steps to Build a Superhero Physique (Workout Included)

January 27, 2023 By Siera Lutz

Superhero physique featured image — Here are 7 crucial steps to build an incredible superhero physique that draws attention.

So you want to be Superman… or at least look like him anyway.

Contrary to common belief, building a superhero physique is not as far off as you’d think. Below we outline the 7 steps you need to portray your rock hard superhero body.

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Get a Flat Belly & Big Booty (Workout & Meal Plan)

January 20, 2023 By Jess Billitz

Every time you scroll through your Instagram feed, you see women with flat stomachs and big booties. You probably think to yourself, “I’ll never look like that.”

The thing is — you can! You just have to be willing to put in a little bit of hard work at the gym.

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7 Steps to Build an Aesthetic Body

January 20, 2023 By Natalie DePriest

Aesthetic physique body — Here are 7 effective tips to build a visually aesthetic body.

Let’s be honest. Most of us start working out because we want to build a body that looks good. We want big arms, a thick chest, and six-pack abs that make heads turn. We want that enviable v-shape that makes the ladies love us and the guys want to be us. Sure, getting healthy is a nice bonus, but for most of us, exercise is all about aesthetics.

An “aesthetic body type” is one that is built for visual appeal. It’s not about getting big and bulky like the guys you see on stage at a bodybuilding show or building strength and endurance for athletic performance.

An aesthetic body is a dense, hard, and well-defined natural physique with broad shoulders, a square masculine chest, rock hard arms, a slim waist, and athletic legs with minimal body fat. Easier said than done, right? Here are seven real aesthetic body tips for a visual impact physique.

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How to Get Jacked with Free Weights at Planet Fitness

January 20, 2023 By Jess Billitz

If you’re a water jug-carryin’, tank top-wearin’, weight-slammin’, gruntin’ gym bro, passing as a “normie” at Planet Fitness takes a bit of camouflage and a lifetime of self-control.

(So much for the “Judgment Free Zone,” huh?)

To make matters even worse …

There’s no legit power rack, loadable barbell, bench press set-up, or trap bar insight. But hidden amongst the sea of treadmills and resistance machines is a decently stocked free weight corner.

Now, here’s how to get jacked with free weights at Planet Fitness:

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9 Bulking Tips to Go “Bear Mode” Like Jeff Nippard

January 20, 2023 By Jess Billitz

We can’t deny that Jeff Nippard is a bodybuilding hero deserving respect and admiration.

So when we learned that the guy who can deadlift and squat over 500 pounds recommended something called “Bear Mode,” we had to take a closer look.

Are you ready to go Bear Mode like Jeff Nippard? Then, keep reading to find out how!

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What Percentage of Gym Memberships Go Unused?

January 20, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens

Key Takeaways

Only around 6.3% of Americans reported not using their gym memberships.
Barring the fiasco of 2020, gym memberships have increased steadily for the last couple of years.
While Millennials are most likely to purchase a gym membership, Baby Boomers are more likely to actually use them.

We all know those people that buy things willy-nilly and never end up using them — white elephants. But what about gym memberships?

We can also all probably recall a guy or gal that just skips session after session. In reality, only 6.3% of Americans with a gym membership let them go unused.

But why even still pay then?

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