🏋️‍♂️ FITNESS QUESTIONS:

What’s your favorite muscle group to train?

Probably my favorite muscle group to train — by far — would have to be chest. I know that’s not the most original answer, but it’s the truth. There’s just so much you can do with it. You can really change it up every workout, week to week, if you want to. If you’re not feeling one movement, you can try something new.

Honestly, outside of legs, I can’t think of another group that offers so much variety. Legs would probably be my second favorite, but chest wins. I don’t get to train it as much as I’d like to, but I’ve been working on that lately. The only reason I wasn’t training chest heavily before was that I was trying to balance my arm days and still get in my leg work. Now I’m back on more of a chest-heavy training regimen, and it feels good.

Cardio first or strength first?

I typically like to split cardio and strength into different sessions entirely — I find that’s more effective for how I train.

That said, I’m not totally against integrating a lap or some movement between sets during weight training, especially on leg days. I think it’s important to work in a little cardio or calisthenics into strength training, even if it’s minor. But because I like to go harder during cardio than would be optimal for a total workout, I usually keep them separate.

As for cardio, I prefer low-impact work like walking or using the ergometer (rowing machine). I aim for at least 30 minutes when I do it.

Gym workouts or outdoor workouts?

Honestly, if you have access to a good setup, outdoor workouts would be ideal. Training outside just feels better for your body.

Unfortunately, I don’t live near an outdoor gym. I know there are a lot of great setups in places like Miami, but where I am, it’s not really an option. So most of my training happens indoors.

What’s one exercise you secretly hate but know you need?

Bulgarian split squats, no doubt.

Again, probably not the most original answer, but it’s real. They give you the leg work you need, but they are absolutely miserable to do. I joke that I’m a “stickler for form” — or at least I pretend to be — but Bulgarian split squats are one of those exercises that are tough no matter what. They never really get easier. You can tweak them a little to make them less awful, but all in all, they’re the exercise I hate the most but absolutely need.

Do you follow a specific workout split? (Push/pull/legs, bro split, full body, etc.)

I usually do a full-body workout split throughout the week.

That said, lately, I’ve been focusing more on push, pull, and legs separately.
The main reason I leaned toward full-body training before is because I like to integrate calisthenics between resistance and weight training, which requires a different strategy than just lifting.

Pre-workout snack or fasted training?

I strongly believe you should be fueled before you train.

If that means eating before you head to the gym, do it.
There’s nothing worse than getting 90 minutes deep into a workout and suddenly realizing you’re hungry — and not just dehydrated, but actually hungry.

When that happens, you hit a wall fast unless you’ve got some intra-workout carbs or glucose handy. I really don’t like risking that.

Bottom line: Eat if you need to, hydrate, and manage your macros if you have goals — but don’t walk into a heavy workout on fumes.

What’s your current PR (personal record) you’re most proud of?

The PR I’m most proud of right now is consistency —
I’ve been consistently active for 315 straight days, whether it’s lifting, cardio, calisthenics, or active recovery.

This journey led me to discover things I never thought I’d get into — Tai Chi, yoga, walking for fitness — and it’s made a huge difference. Consistency is king.

Are you more of a heavy lifting or high-rep endurance person?

High-rep endurance is definitely more my style.

I’m big on form — it matters to me — and I only move up in weight once something has become easy while maintaining good form.

For example, when training chest, I love doing drop sets. My goal isn’t to post a huge lift one day and be wrecked the next — I want to be able to show up and push consistently every day.

I think the last time I maxed out on bench, I hit around 210 pounds, which isn’t crazy impressive, but again, it’s about progress, not ego.

Music, podcasts, or silence when you train?

Music or audiobooks — without a doubt.

I love listening to Audible when I work out because otherwise, it feels like wasted time.

I know some people treat workouts as a meditative space, but that’s not me. If I can work my body and learn something at the same time, that’s the best use of my energy — especially since I often work out multiple times a day.

Dream fitness goal you’re chasing right now?

Right now, my dream fitness goal is simply to be better than I was yesterday.

It’s about optimization, self-improvement, and long-term health — getting bigger, leaner, stronger, whatever it looks like.

I’d love to see some bigger legs and more even development overall, but honestly, it’s about enjoying the journey and seeing how the work stacks up over time.

Watching yourself evolve is the real reward.

🚀 Your turn!
Which one of these fitness questions would you answer differently — and why? Drop your thoughts in the comments! I’d love to hear how your training style, goals, or mindset compares. 🔥

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