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
Top 10 Houseplants for Good Fortune and a Happier Home
Fitness and Health
If you’ve ever felt a little lighter after watering your plants or noticed your mood lift in a room full…
Horror Films as Emotional Therapy
Fitness and Health
It sounds counterintuitive, perhaps—why would anyone seek out fear on purpose? But to some, horror in a safe and controlled…
8 Ways to Keep Your Nails Strong and Healthy
Fitness and Health
Nailhealth is not only about appearance—it’s also a gauge of your overall health. If you desire bright, salon-quality nails or…
Understanding His Distance and Your Next Move
Relationship
If you ever caught yourself asking yourself why a man who had at one time appeared so attentive and interested…
Navigating Polyamory: Building Inclusive Relationships
Relationship
Polyamory has evolved—gone from something that folks used to hush-hush about, to a relationship model that’s gaining visibility and being…
12 Signs of Relationship Disconnection and What to Do
Relationship
Feeling disconnected from your partner can be utterly puzzling and hurtful. It’s more normal than you’d ever imagined—and it doesn’t…
Top 11 Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds
Fitness and Health
Sunflower seeds may appear small and unassuming, but don’t be fooled by their size—they’re full of nutrients and health goodness.…