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 World’s 10 Most Popular Fighter Jets in 2025 Ranked
Military
Fighter aircraft are the cutting edge of any country’s air force, and in 2025, the air is filled with an…
WWII’s Iconic Fighters: P-40 Warhawk & P-51 Mustang
Military
World War II was the ultimate proving ground for fighter planes, and it created legends that continue to inspire respect…
How Supercavitating Torpedoes Are Reshaping Naval Strategy in Warfare
Military
Naval warfare has never been a suspenseful, deliberate game—one of high-stakes cat and mouse, where every technological advance compels navies…
The Most Versatile Carrier Jet in US Navy History: The Story of the A-3 Skywarrior
Military
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior, better known as the “Whale” by those pilots and flight crew members who flew and supported…
Inside the Evolution of the Abrams: How the U.S. Army Is Shaping the Future of Main Battle Tanks
Military
The U.S. Army’s iconic Abrams main battle tank stands at a crossroads. For over four decades, it has been the…
How the Essex-Class Carriers Redefined U.S. Naval Power
Military
When discussing the ascension of American naval power, it is impossible not to mention the sweeping change that was introduced…
7 Best Guns for Home Defense and Survival in 2025
Military
When protecting your house—or preparing for the worst—the gun you select can mean everything. If you reside in a suburban…
5 Most Common Triggers of Sudden Romantic Repulsion
Relationship
If you’ve ever been completely smitten with someone, only to wake up one day feeling a sudden wave of “ick”…
10 Most Effectivae Ways to Make Him Chase You
Relationship
The excitement of being chased is the ultimate romance, but in modern dating, being able to make a man chase…
5 Marriage Mistakes That Seem Small—But Lead to Big Problems
Relationship
Marriage is one of life’s greatest adventures. But even in the healthiest relationships, couples can encounter surprise roadblocks. You may…