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
Key Milestones in Cold War Aerial Innovation
Military
The Tornado may not be as well-known as some of the post-Tornado bombers, maybe, but its position in the annals…
The Tragic Enigma of the Battleship Mutsu: Japan’s Forgotten Dreadnought
Military
Of all the untold or half-forgotten tales of World War II, few are quite so unnerving—or so enigmatic-as the disappearance…
5 Key Factors Behind the Military’s Sig Sauer Decision
Military
When the US military started to replace its aging Beretta M9 pistols, it was a choice between two giants—Sig Sauer…
How Next-Gen Armor Is Changing the Battlefield
Military
The U.S. Army is in the midst of a significant makeover, and nowhere is this more apparent than in its…
8 Most Lasting Effects of Bad Parenting on Children and Adults
Relationship
Parenting isn’t just about getting kids to eat their veggies or do their homework—it’s about shaping the very foundation of…
Next-Generation Air Power and Its Impact on Modern Conflict
Military
The B-21 Raider has finally entered the limelight, and it’s doing a whole lot more than just draw attention. As…
Why This Classic Firearms Debate Never Fades
Military
Spend enough time around gun owners—at the range, on duty, or in late-night conversations—and you’re bound to hear the classic…
How Long-Range Retaliation Evolved in Modern Warfare
Military
The B-1B Lancer was a long-time mainstay of US air superiority, but in the early months of 2024, it performed…
The Hidden Stealth Aircraft That Shaped Future Designs
Military
American people often mind their stealth aircraft with names such as the F-117 Nighthawk, B-2 Spirit, or F-22 Raptor, but…
The Fighter and the Aces Who Mastered It
Military
Few World War II planes have the imagination enthralled to such a degree as the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Its twin-boom…