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Looking to build muscle and strength? Discover the top workout splits curated by our top personal trainers in Richmond. From full-body workouts to powerlifting splits, BLK BOX GYM can help you achieve your fitness goals.

February 26, 2023

Find Your Perfect Workout Split: 5 Effective Routines for Building Muscle And Strength

As plant-based diets become increasingly popular, many people choose plant protein as their primary protein source. You may have heard that animal protein is healthier than plant protein, but what does the research say? Which protein type should you choose? This article covers the difference between animal and plant protein.

November 27, 2022

Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: Which One is Better?

The initial thing it’s necessary to understand is that in order to put on muscle, you have to gain what’s known as a ‘calorie surplus.’ You do that by taking on more calories than you use up each day. The surplus is what you’ll use to build that muscle. First, you figure out your calorie maintenance level, and then you add some calories on. How you do that depends on whether you clean or dirty bulk, and that’s what we’re about to examine.

October 27, 2021

Dirty Bulk vs Clean Bulk: Which One is Better?

What are the 6 staple exercises everyone at the gym must do? Why should you do these 6 exercises? If you have been working out for a while but your gains are stalling; or you are new to working out and need advice on what exercises to start with, this article is for you.

May 13, 2021

6 Staple Exercises Every Gym Goer Must Do

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If you are looking for a properly structured training routine that builds strength and muscle, keep on reading. Push, pull, Legs is one of the most popular training routines that is used by professional athletes and casual gym goers alike. In this post we will be taking an in depth look at Ken's version of push pull legs.

May 10, 2021

An In-Depth Look At Training: Push, Pull, Legs

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Each of these fitness goals have their own sets of solutions. We will go in depth into each kind of plateau, talk about the common causes of the plateau, and how you can come overcome them.

May 5, 2021

Common Fitness Plateaus And How To Overcome Them

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Are you are a working professional who has a busy schedule, and struggles to work out consistently? Do you want to improve your physique, feel confident, and take control of your health and fitness? Here's the story of how Alan, a 35 year old accounting manager in Vancouver was able to accomplish all of that in just 3 months with the help of a personal trainer.

May 2, 2021

How A 35 Year Old Busy Working Professional Was Able To Drop 10LBs in 3 Months

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Fitness has changed Ken's life for the better and he's made it his lifes purpose to change yours. Ken received his Bachelor's Degree of Psychology from the University of British Columbia, specializing in Sport Psychology. As well as being a Certified Personal Trainer, Ken is also a Movement & Mobility Specialist, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

April 26, 2021

Introducing Ken Lu: Co-Founder of BLK BOX Gym

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