May 8, 2024
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Blake Reichenbach
He/ Him. Founder of Self-Improvement. Blake is a writer, gym addict, dog dad, researcher, and general life enthusiast. He's passionate about helping others reach their goals and live happier, more fulfilling lives. Both ISSA and ICF certified, Blake is a personal trainer and wellness coach who loves to challenge his clients to rise to their full potential.
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Should I Train Core On Its Own Day or With Other Muscle Groups?

Plenty of compound movements activate your core. Is that enough or should you plan on training your core muscles– abdominals, obliques, spinae erector,

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Formal Date Night Attire for Men: A Brief Guide

Going on a formal date but unsure what to wear? Never fear! We've got some great tips to help you nail the basics

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Sexual Health

Men’s Sexual Health 101

Our Resources | Answers to the Questions You May Be Too Embarrassed to Ask Men’s Sexual Health: Take Control of Your Sexual Well-Being

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Calisthenic Bars | What Are They and Do You Need Them?

Calisthenic training focuses on using your bodyweight as the primary form of resistance. Sometimes, having the right equipment makes this easier. Enter calisthenic

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Style and Grooming

Are You Man Enough for Leggings? | Trying Out Meggings

As it turns out… leggings for men, or meggings, may just be the greatest thing to have happened in men’s fashion for quite

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Lifestyle

Defying Gender Norms One Dress At a Time | A Look at Matthew Dean Stewart’s Photography

Matthew Dean Stewart's upcoming book, Fragile Masculinity, is an artistic exploration of gender expectations and what it means to be a "man."

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Product Review Style and Grooming

Affordable Underwear Round-Up: Tommy Hilfiger vs Diesel vs Hanes

Don't subject your junk to uncomfortable underwear! I've tested out four brands and price points for you. Trust me... this is scientific.

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Self-Improvement

Masculinity and the Culture of Violence

One of the main reasons BlakeWrites was started is that too often, masculinity isn't just toxic– it's outright violent.

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Product Review Self-Improvement

Underwear Review: CheapUndies

CheapUndies markets itself by saying that they cover your butt for less without sacrificing quality. But is this all hype? Do they have

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The Hunt for Plus-Sized Men’s Underwear Models

Guys of all shapes, sizes, and colors wear underwear. Yet male underwear models tend to look like they've been created by a muscular,

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Product Review Style and Grooming

I Bought Generic Off-Brand Underwear from Wish, So You Don’t Have To

Underwear is one of the many things you can get for cheap on the Wish app. But, are their free briefs worth wearing?

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Product Review Self-Improvement

Underwear Review: Atelier Traditionnel

Atelier Traditionnel is the luxury men's underwear brand you haven't heard of yet but should have. Here are our thoughts on the most

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Product Review

Calvin Klein Briefs Underwear Review

Calvin Klein men's underwear is quite popular and well-known for being sexy, stylish, and comfortable. But how does Calvin Klein's b-line compare to

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Mental Health Self-Improvement

I Unfollowed Dozens of Influencers and You Should Too | Why Fitspo Culture Kills Body Positivity

Social media and fitspiration are parts of our daily lives nowadays. Unfortunately, they can also be toxic AF. That's why I unfollowed dozens

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Fitness Lifestyle Mental Health

What it’s like to Workout When You Have Body Image Issues

Body image issues affect the way that you view and value your body, and if you have unhealthy body image issues, working out

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Product Review Style and Grooming

Ethika Men’s Underwear Review | Why I’ve Worn My Ethika Trunks for Three Years

Ethika Men's Underwear is stylish, comfortable, and durable. It's not without its downsides though. I'd love to see more briefs and subdued prints.

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Supplements

The Science and Pseudoscience of Fitness Supplements

Supplements are a great way to fill in gaps in your diet and accelerate your progress. But how do you distinguish the good

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Wellness

The Food Pyramid Revisited (Spoiler: You Don’t Need THAT Much Bread)

Whether your sights are set on losing weight, building muscle, or just feeling better, a well-balanced diet is a key part of your

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Mental Health Wellness

5 Ways You Can Support Your Sober Friends

Drinking can be a fun activity when hanging out with your friends, but it's far from a necessary one. By supporting your sober

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Fitness Wellness

Our Philosophy on Fitness and Wellbeing

Building muscle, losing weight, and diet and nutrition are priorities for many men. Self-Himprovement wants to make sure that guys have the information

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