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
Why the Mako Hypersonic Missile Matters in Future Combat
Military
In an era when military tactics are being revolutionized by technological advancements, there are few weapons better embodying the essence…
Best Glock 19 Gen5 & 19X Features for Military and Home Use
Military
Glock handguns have long been long-standing favorite among the most reliable firearms on the planet—used by military personnel, police officers,…
10 Weirdest Military Aircraft Ever Built
Military
Military aviation has always been a laboratory for innovation, sometimes inspiring, sometimes confounding. Throughout the years, designers and engineers have…
Mitsubishi F-2: The Evolution of Japan’s Modern Multirole Fighter
Military
The Mitsubishi F-2 can’t match the F-16 or F-35 in global prominence, but in Japan’s air defense planning, it has…
Inside America’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Race: F-47 and F/A-XX Shape the Future of Air Dominance
Military
The U.S. is racing to build next-generation fighter jets that will provide air dominance for decades to come, and fronting…
Inside Japan’s Wonder Weapons: The Last Gamble of Imperial Aviation
Military
When discussing World War II’s most advanced military tech, Germany’s V-2 rockets, Me 262 jets, and other infamous weapons often…
Redefining Love and Roles in Modern Couples
Relationship
Today’s relationships are very different from what they were a couple of generations back. With changing social norms, changing gender…
SR-91 Aurora: The Most Mysterious Aircraft in U.S. Military Folklore
Military
If you’ve ever had a serious conversation about military aviation, chances are the name “Aurora” has come up, spoken almost…
WWII’s Game-Changer: The P-38 Lightning
Military
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was not only a fighter—it was a daring departure from the conventional, a weapon that combined…
10 Hardest Things About Moving On After a Toxic Breakup
Relationship
Let’s get real—recovering from a breakup is never easy. But when the relationship was toxic, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the…