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
The Evolution of Automatic Rifles and Light Machine Guns in Modern Warfare
Military
The history of automatic rifles and light machine guns is one of constant development, driven by the need to fire…
Why the F-20 Tigershark Was the Most Promising Jet That Never Took Off
Military
The Northrop F-20 Tigershark is one of those “what might have been” stories of aviation history. It contained all the…
The Strategic Edge of the Boeing 747: How Five Engines Changed Global Airlift
Military
In both military and commercial flight, flexibility isn’t a buzzword—it’s a lifeline. When an airplane requires repair far from home…
5 Biggest Failures of Russia’s T-80 Tank in the Ukraine War
Military
Once hailed as an engineering Cold War success, the Russian T-80 tank has received a much worse reputation in recent…
How the M1 Garand Transformed Modern Warfare
Military
The story of the M1 Garand is more than a story of a rifle—it’s a story about how one innovation…
7 Most Important Lessons for Moving On After Romantic Rejection
Relationship
There is no sugarcoating it—romantic rejection stings. If you were ghosted, benevolently friend-zoned, or simply told “no,” it can cause…
10 Most Effective Ways to Overcome Commitment Issues in Relationships
Relationship
Commitment fears can creep up silently, even if you truly care about a person. They make you feel uncertain, hesitant,…
8 Biggest Signs of Mommy Issues in Men
Relationship
Let’s get real—everyone uses the phrase “mommy issues” way too liberally, too often as a joke or insult. Yet for…
13 Most Telling Signs a Woman Is Attracted to You
Relationship
Ever find yourself wondering whether she’s actually into you or just being nice? Decoding attraction feels like learning a secret…
What Happens When You Feel Unwanted in Your Relationship
Relationship
There’s a special type of loneliness that can sneak up even when you’re lying right next to your partner—the pain…