12 Leg Curl Alternatives to Make Those Hamstrings Strong
We hear about the benefits of functional, compound movements all the time. There is good reason for this: they are practical, have great carry over into everyd...
Mike Julom
10 Best Ankle Weight Exercises
Ankle weights are very fashionable at the moment, with many trainers utilising them with their clients to boost traditional bodyweight exercises. Increasing re...
Hindu Squats 101: How to Do Them and What They Can Do For You
The Hindu Squat is one of the most interesting, effective lower body exercises available to athletes. Whilst all squats are powerful leg builders, lending impr...
The Reverse Hyper Machine
Originally developed by Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell, one of the world’s top powerlifting and strength coaches, in order to help rehab training for his ba...
1300+ CrossFit Team Names – The Best, the Funniest, and the Most Badass!
You've just joined a CrossFit team. The competition event is just days away, and you and your team mates are still struggling to think of a CrossFit team name!...
‘The Ideal Protein Diet’ Review
As a brief introduction, let me first explain what the Ideal Protein Diet is, before breaking down its uses, pros and cons. It was first developed about twent...
Bodybuilding Versus Powerlifting
It’s the age-old question you’ve heard asked hundreds (or even thousands) of times before; which one is better, bodybuilding or powerlifting? Is there a cle...
Arguments Against Veganism
So you’re considering becoming a vegan are you? Congrats! Right? While the general consensus is that becoming vegan is the right choice for superior healt...
Obesity: How To Lose 30 Pounds In 30 Days With Exercise
As we went over in our previous article, losing 30 pounds in 30 days is not for everybody. In fact, it’s for very few people. You need to meet a few specific c...
Does Creatine Make You Bloated?
Without a doubt, creatine has to be the most used bodybuilding supplement of all time. It is also arguably the most studied supplement on the planet, where res...
Mike Julom
Mike is an avid lover of all sports. Basketball, tennis, athletics, volleyball, soccer, squash, golf, table tennis, even darts, you name it! He's also an active CrossFit athlete and has been WOD'ing for over 5 years. With such an intense fitness regime, Mike has learned to take care of his body physically, nutritionally, and spiritually. Mike founded ThisIsWhyImFit as a way to share his vast knowledge of exercises, diets, and general fitness advice.