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
11 Most Emotional Challenges When Selling an Inherited House
Relationship
Handling an inherited home following the death of a loved one is never simply about bricks and mortar. It’s an…
Fighter Drone Designations: Redefining U.S. Air Power
Military
The stenciled numbers and letters on warplanes are more than identification; they are a story of what is important to…
The Ballistic Rivalry: .357 SIG vs .40 S&W Explained
Military
In the development of sidearms for law enforcement and military applications, the quest for the ideal harmony between power, dependability,…
How U.S. and Israel Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Program
Military
The combined American-Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facility in June 2025 is among the most significant military actions the Middle…
Inside the Turbulent Journey to Build the Next Air Force One
Military
The blue-and-white Air Force One aircraft has served as both the President’s workhorse and a flying symbol of American power…
Blended Wing Body Aircraft: The Future of Aviation
Military
Aviation is at a crossroads. The call for efficiency, sustainability, and range capability has never been more heightened, and military…
The Biggest Hurdles in Wind Turbine Logistics Explained
Military
The world’s transition towards renewable energy has put wind power at the center of the clean energy revolution. However, with…
How Pearl Harbor Changed Naval Warfare Forever
Military
The surprise raid on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was greater than a startling shock to the U.S. Pacific…
The F-104 Starfighter: Cold War Innovation and the High Cost of Speed
Military
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter stands as one of the most iconic—and controversial—aircraft of the Cold War era. Conceived in the…
How the USS Zumwalt Became the U.S. Navy’s Most Transformational Hypersonic Warship
Military
The USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) was once touted as the sea warfare of the future—a sleek, angular destroyer filled with cutting-edge…