About Jake Thompson
Senior Editor, Functional Fitness & Everyday Strength
B.S. in Exercise Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder | Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
Jake has been a foundational editor at Gymbag since 2018. With over 12 years of coaching experience and a degree in physiology, he specializes in fitness that fits into real life.
Latest Articles
B-58 Hustler: Supersonic Bomber History Explained
Military
The Convair B-58 Hustler was the most daring of the Cold War-era aircraft—a high-flying, high-speed bomber beyond Soviet missile range.…
Bird of Prey: How Boeing Changed Stealth Aviation
Military
Stealth planes are designed to be almost invisible, but few have stirred the imagination as much as the Boeing YF-118G…
The AR-18 Legacy: A Forgotten Icon of Rifle Design
Military
In the realm of military weapons, some are famous, while others lead behind-the-scenes lives that form the templates for their…
What to Know About Using Handguns Against Bears
Military
Let’s be realistic—standing in the way of a charging grizzly or brown bear is one of the most terrifying life-and-death…
Gaza Blockade: The Human Toll of Starvation
Military
The siege of Gaza is now one of the longest and most destructive in modern history, rewiring everyday life for…
The Real Challenge in Prosecuting Domestic Terrorism in America
Military
In America, the attempt to prosecute domestic terrorism is not merely a national security or law enforcement matter—it’s a crisis…
Fastest Fighter Jets in History: Top 10 Speed Kings
Military
From the World War I biplanes trundling at 135 mph to the modern jets that top 1,000 mph, speed has…
10 Best Social Hobbies to Improve Well-Being
Relationship
If you have ever suspected that your social life might benefit from a small increase – or that your mental…
The Glock 19’s Legacy in Special Operations
Military
Equipment failure in special operations is not merely a nuisance—it is a death sentence. When a Navy SEAL swims through…
Air Superiority in the Modern Age of Contested Skies
Military
Air superiority has always been a determinant of modern warfare, but how it’s obtained is evolving rapidly. From Cold War…