May 20, 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.
Training Principles Wellness

How Much Recovery Time Do You Actually Need?

Rest and recovery are vital parts of the fitness process and are necessary for muscle gain and progress. But how much time do

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Wellness

Tips for Getting Away and Mentally Recharging

Life is stressful, full of trials and tribulations that can wear you out physically and mentally. Here are some tips for getting away

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Wellness

Do You Need to Worry About Monkeypox at the Gym?

With another growing global pandemic, it's important to take appropriate cautions to reduce your risk of exposure and transmission.

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Product Review

Loom Footwear Waterproof Sneaker Review

Waterproof shoes don't have to be unflattering and uncomfortable. Loom makes great waterproof sneakers that are comfortable, look great, and get the job

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Wellness

5 of the Best Protein Sources for Muscle Gain

If you’re trying to put on healthy muscle and improve your physique, here are five of the best protein sources for muscle gain

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Mental Health

Self-Care Tips for When You’re Struggling With Depression

Depression is difficult, shaping your mentality and the way you perceive yourself. Here are a few self-care tips for when you’re struggling with

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Self-Improvement

Mistakes We Make When Trying To Break Bad Habits

Breaking a bad habit requires discipline and forethought, which includes knowing the ways that cause many people to fail as they try stopping

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Workouts

5 Exercises You Can Do Using Only Weight Plates

Weightlifting is a reliable method for gaining muscle and increasing strength, and by using weight plates instead of a barbell, you will see

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Fitness

Schroth and Fitness Bars: What’s the Difference?

Have you ever attended a physical therapy appointment and seen Schroth bars or fitness bars hanging along the walls? Let’s dive into their

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Confidence Fitness

When You Desire (and Fear) Getting Bigger– Bulking and Body Image Issues

Bulking generally entails gaining weight, but for people with body dysmorphia, that can be a scary proposition.

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Product Review

Putting NoBull’s High Top Trainers to the Test | NoBull Shoe Review

NoBull has some of the best-designed training shoes I've seen online. This review takes a look at NoBull's high top trainers and whether

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Fitness Training Principles

Calisthenics Training for Bigger Biceps

Biceps have a limited plane of motion and are generally trained via exercises like curls. Here are some calisthenic, or bodyweight workout, options

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Fitness Training Principles

Should I Eat Before or After a Workout?

Eating before a workout can help your stamina, but over-exerting yourself after a large meal can make you nauseous. Working out on an

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Fitness

3 Ways To Avoid Hitting a Workout Plateau

As you focus more on your health and achieving fitness goals, you may worry about workout plateaus. Here are some ways to avoid

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Training Principles Wellness

Should I Work Out While I’m Sore?

Exercise can leave you with sore muscles or inflammation. Whether or not you continue to exercise while sore depends upon the type and

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Wellness

Tips for a Successful and Fun Fishing Trip

Make your next fishing trip your best with our helpful tips. We can’t guarantee the fish will bite, but we’ll help out with

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Mental Health

Tips for Mentally Recovering After Losing Your Job

Losing a job is an unfortunate part of life for many people, but that doesn’t make it easier. Here are some tips for

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Fitness Training Principles Wellness

The Principle of Individual Differences | Why You Should Be Skeptical of Any Advice That Claims to Be the Best

If every trainer and website claims to have the best workout plan or best diet plan possible for you, why do they all

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Style and Grooming

What a Dirty Car Says About You to Your Dates

People often jump to conclusions when they see a messy car interior. Here are the messages you might be sending by accident and

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Confidence Fitness Wellness

Can You Promote Weight Loss and Be Body Positive?

Body positivity presents several valid critiques of the wellness industry, especially the tendency for weight loss and thinness to be glorified. Is there

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