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Jess Billitz

10 New Year’s Resolution Gym Statistics You Should Know

January 20, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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At 8 a.m. on January 1, throngs of newcomers swarm gyms across the nation.

The “New Year, New Me” aura is like thick smoke in the air. The frustration of the regulars — who now have to kneecap supersets out of sheer politeness — is almost palpable.

The culprit: New Year’s Resolutions.

As much as you dread the January gym surge, you have to applaud their desire to improve and join the club you proudly represent. (Plus, it’ll whittle down by mid-February anyway).

Just how many of us see the new year as a fresh start toward our dream physiques? Check out these ten New Year’s resolution gym statistics to better understand the rush.

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The Truth About Building 15, 16, and 17 Inch Biceps

January 20, 2021 By Jess Billitz

No matter how hard you hit the bench, snatch, or squat, all roads seem to lead back to your bedroom mirror with a python-flexing session — as is tradition.

The gains are there.

But you won’t be 100% satisfied until those T’s fit tighter, your upper arms noticeably bulge, and that gal at the bar needs two hands to wrap around them entirely.

Just how long is that journey between 13” biceps and 15”, 16”, or even 17” guns? And what kind of path are you about to begin?

The secret to 15-17” biceps lies below …

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Here’s Why You’re Getting Stronger But Not Bigger

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

The noob gains — and the confidence that comes with them — can only last for so long. Six months and 20+ pounds of mass later, the reflection in the mirror will begin to seem permanent.

Strangely enough, you’re doing everything right.

A gram of protein per pound.

A professionally-designed, hardcore split routine.

An extra plate on the bar every time you max out.

The strength increases remain steady, yet the physical plateau hits your ego like a ton of bricks.

Telling your buddies that you bench 200+ pounds sounds like pure folklore when your shirts look no tighter, and the number on the scale hardly increases.

You just don’t get it: Why are you getting stronger but not bigger? Here are seven reasons!

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Swolverine Beta-Alanine Review (The Case for CarnoSyn)

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

The athletic supplement industry is notoriously misleading. One pill, one scoop, or one gram can help you add 50 pounds to your bench press or pack on 15 pounds of pure muscle mass.

… until you read the fine print.

That’s where you learn the brutal truth — that many workout supplements are nothing more than placebos hoping to “trick” you into tougher workouts.

At first glance, Swolverine Beta-Alanine might sound too good to be true. Better focus, less mid-workout fatigue, and strength gains are all promises you’ve heard before.

Let’s find out if this pure pre-workout supplement is legit.

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Athlean-X Core4 Ab Training System [Complete Review]

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

Ab training programs are notoriously disappointing. Many claim to “hold the key” to washboard abs, yet are merely a jumble of the basic core exercises: Planks, crunches, and leg raises.

We all have our own vision for the “perfect” core program.

A mass-building machine.

Fat-shredding tactics to uncover that “mystery” six-pack.

Even slightly better posture, if there’s any left to spare!

In the world of ab-sculpting programs, the bar is absurdly low. But what about the (practically) brand new Athlean-X Core4 Ab Training System created by none other than Jeff Cavaliere?

Before you bite the bullet on yet another ab program, let’s find out if it’s worth it!

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