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
Tanks in Modern War: Lessons from the T-90 and Abrams
Military
In the era of contemporary armored warfare, few rivals generate as much hot air as the one between Russia’s T-90…
SR-91 Aurora: The Hypersonic Spy Plane Myth That Refuses to Die
Military
There’s something to the idea of a clandestine American aircraft, scorching the upper atmosphere at neck-snapping velocities—faster even than the…
How the MQ-25 Stingray Is Transforming Naval Aviation
Military
Naval aviation is in the middle of one of its most revolutionary changes in decades, and at the forefront is…
The B-52J Upgrade: Built to Survive the 21st Century?
Military
Since President Eisenhower’s day, the B-52 Stratofortress has represented American military power—a bomber that outlasted its designers, soared in almost…
10 Best Ways to Beat First Date Nerves and Flirt With Confidence
Relationship
Let’s be real—first dates are emotional rollercoasters. Even if you’ve been with someone for years or you’re just wading back…
Are They Marriage Material? 10 Signs That Say No
Relationship
Before you tie the knot, take a moment to ask yourself: “Is my partner truly in this for the long…
The Lasting Legacy of the B-29 Superfortress
Military
Few machines have touched history the way the Boeing B-29 Superfortress did. Not simply a bomber, the B-29 was an…
11 Most Telling Signs Your Friendship Is Turning Into Love
Relationship
The distinction between friendship and love can sometimes be razor-thin, so thin that you may not even know you are…
Inside the Horten Ho 229: The Revolutionary Flying Wing That Changed Aviation
Military
Few of the Second World War planes evoke the imagination quite as much as the Horten Ho 229. Conceived from…
10 Best Home Defense Guns and How to Choose the Right One
Military
Choosing a gun for home protection is an extremely personal decision—and an important one. With all the models, brands, and…