I'm JJ, a vegan athlete who reimagined his "un-athletic" self through 15+ years of exercise and nutrition. I'm a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and I founded Out Fitness Collective in 2022.
Exercise
Lower back pain is so common. Globally, an estimated 31% of adults experience lower back pain, with higher rates for women in particular. The pain typically begins around or after the age of 30. Before you first experienced back pain, perhaps you never even noticed your lower back or its
Motivation
Almost everyone I know has wanted to lose weight by dieting at some point in their life — me included. There is constant social pressure for people, especially women, to lose weight, and as a result, most of us have a negative body image. When I'm coaching someone, weight
Motivation
I was as surprised as anyone when strength training became my hobby. My experiences with exercise had been varied, but I always remembered the negative ones and thought of myself as "unathletic." Overcoming that mental trap required rethinking my identity and finding the right motivations. It's
Exercise
"What kind of exercise should I do?" The best exercise is the one you enjoy — but finding it can take time. The database on this page is your source for nearly 400 activity variations to consider. You might be surprised to see how many common activities can be
Exercise
The section of my NSCA textbook about shoulder impingement was a revelation for me. My shoulder joints aren't very flexible, and for years I've been frustrated by pinching pains when doing overhead dumbbell presses. Disclaimer: This article and my coaching are not intended to fix shoulder
Motivation
My love of fitness was latent for a long time. Finally embracing that passion is part of my ongoing effort to accept my full self, and I've learned (and unlearned) a lot of core beliefs and values along the way. For the majority of my life, I felt
Food
These are recipes that are wholesome and simple enough to eat whenever you want. (If a recipe doesn't include the step "combine ingredients," then it's too complicated for me. 😉) Print / save these recipes Jump to a recipe: 🧀 Vegan cheddar cheese 🥣 Crunchy protein cereal 🌯 15-