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Gym Bags for Beginners: 7 Things to Look for

There are hundreds of different gym bags out there, and...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandAugust 10, 2023
planet fitness

Why Aren’t All Planet Fitness Locations 24 Hours?

In recent years, the popularity of 24-hour gyms has skyrocketed....

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJuly 3, 2023
Planet Fitness

Is Planet Fitness Good For Beginners?

Navigating the fitness world is intimidating, especially for beginners. Planet...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJune 17, 2023

Do Skinny Guy Abs Count?

So many people claim that skinny guy abs don't count....

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMay 15, 2022

Building Bigger Arms for Skinny Guys

Here are a few tips for building up skinny arms...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMay 7, 2022

How to Measure Biceps (and Other Muscles)

Measurements are important. So important that any good trainer will...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandApril 2, 2022

Abs for Skinny Guys

Skinny guys actually have an advantage when it comes to...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMarch 9, 2022

Should you take creatine on off days?

Creatine is a popular supplement for athletes and bodybuilders because...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMarch 8, 2022

Does Pre Workout Go Bad?

Do you ever finish a workout, and within minutes feel...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMarch 8, 2022

How Long Does Pre-Workout Last?

Worried about how long a pre-workout supplement lasts? Find all...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMarch 6, 2022

Skinny to Muscular in 1 Month

Cover image credit: Nickroybal This image represents a 9-year transformation,...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJanuary 30, 2022

Best Program For Skinny Guys?

Sometimes switching to a new program can regain traction and...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJanuary 28, 2022

The Ultimate Hardgainer Breakfast

The ultimate breakfast for hardgainers is bacon, eggs, and toast....

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJanuary 25, 2022

Is Bulking Bad For You?

It may be beneficial to discuss why exactly people choose...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJanuary 19, 2022

Can You Gain Weight as a Vegan Vegetarian?

Some of us choose alternative diets, like veganism. Many different...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 30, 2021

How to Lean Bulk

This is similar to a practice called “maingaining”. Maingaining is...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 30, 2021

Are Hardgainers Non-Responders?

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably determined that you’re a...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 30, 2021

How Fast Should a Skinny Guy Gain Weight?

If you have a BMI of 18.5-24.9, then you are...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 30, 2021

What is an Ectomorph and Are You One?

You may have heard the term “ectomorph” before. It is...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 30, 2021

Do Hardgainers Get Newbie Gains?

When I started training all those years ago, my progress...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 14, 2021

How to Build Bigger Arms for Skinny Guys

It’s no secret that men want bigger arms. It’s also...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 12, 2021

Pre-Workout Supplements

Need something to give you energy before a workout? How...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandDecember 12, 2021

Which Training Split is Best for Hardgainers?

You want to get the most out of your training,...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandNovember 14, 2021

5 Free Nutrition Courses

I can already tell you right now that this individual...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandOctober 31, 2021

Going to the Gym for the First Time

There are different personalities and different types of people. Some...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandOctober 12, 2021

Best foods to eat for hardgainers

When it comes to gaining weight and building muscle, food...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandSeptember 20, 2021

Should hardgainers do cardio?

So you’re a hardgainer trying to bulk up. You’re eating...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandSeptember 4, 2021

Why Do Skinny Guys Have Abs?

Ever wonder why all skinny guys have abs, even if...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandAugust 24, 2021

How Does Beer Belly Happen and How to Lose it.

The phrase “beer belly” is actually a misnomer. The reason...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandAugust 18, 2021

Do hardgainers have low testosterone?

There are hundreds if not thousands of factors to consider...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandAugust 15, 2021

Should a hardgainer cut or bulk?

We all have different starting points, but everyone has a...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJuly 25, 2021

Will creatine help me gain weight?

Creatine monohydrate, the most studied sports supplement ever. We don’t...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJuly 19, 2021

9 Tips to Add Calories

So you’ve got a caloric goal for the day, perhaps...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJuly 11, 2021

How Much Protein Do I Consume As A Hardgainer?

Modern marketing is force-feeding us protein ads. Everywhere we go...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJuly 5, 2021

Can You Slow Down Metabolism?

There is something that most of us take every single...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJuly 3, 2021

How to Track Calories

In this post we will walk through a step-by-step guide...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJuly 2, 2021

How To Start Hargainer Bulking

If you’re a hardgainer, you’re likely bulking for some or...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandJune 21, 2021

Mass Gainer Guide

Mass gainers, do they work?  Well, the principles of energy...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMay 28, 2021

How To Know If You’re A Hardgainer

I believe that being a hardgainer is usually not a...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMay 28, 2021

7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Lifting

I lifted for over 3 years before seeing any noticeable...

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Oliver Copeland
Oliver CopelandMay 28, 2021
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