My Summer Cut / First Physique Contest Prep
Background: Here’s a little background about myself. I’m 34 years old, 5’8″. I’ve been training since I was around 20, but never actually took my […]
Gym Review: Anytime Fitness [Nishiohashi] (Osaka, Japan)
So my usual gym is closed today, so I figured I’d try to take a trial at my local Anytime Fitness branch to see if […]
How much money can I save teaching English in Japan? Monthly budget and expenses.
How did I become “theRippedNomad”, you ask? For the last 6 years I’ve been working from home as a translator, allowing me to live and […]
Gyms in Okinawa (Naha, Ishigaki, etc.)
Gyms in Okinawa Okinawa is a great place for travelers looking for a relaxing beach break. scuba diving holiday or typhoons. Unfortunately there is not […]
Gym Review: Yaeyama Kinkotsudo (Okinawa, Japan)
There is a gym in Ishigaki (Okinawa) that is open to tourists and short-term visitors to the area. Better yet, you can train there for […]
Supplement Review: Xtend BCAAs
Today I’m reviewing “Xtend” by Scivation – a BCAA supplement labeled as “supporting muscle growth”, “supporting recovery” and “replenishing electrolytes”. What’s in it? So are […]
Gyms in Manila
Gyms in Manila Major chain gyms like Gold’s Gym, Anytime Fitness and Fitness First have multiple locations in the Manila area. Please see [Gyms for the […]
Gyms for the short-term visitor to the Philippines – General Information
I’ve spent around 7 or 8 months living in the Philippines across several visits. Mostly based in Manila, but I’ve also managed to get myself […]
Japanese Gym Etiquette
Japanese gyms, and the major chain gyms in particular, tend to have a few rules that may be different from what you are used to […]
Gyms in Tokyo
Gyms in Tokyo Major chain gyms like Gold’s Gym, Anytime Fitness and Tipness have multiple locations in the Tokyo area. Please see [Gyms for the short-term […]