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Fit Dad Christmas Gift Guide: Garage Gym Gear, Workout Clothes, and Supplements
My wife always says I am difficult to shop for and my mom says the same of my dad. So, I am here to help and make gift-giving to the fit dad in your life easy. Hear me out, let's normalize giving guys stuff they will actually use. Get practical. Fill my stocking with supplements, workout equipment, and beef jerky. Wrap up a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans and a set of dumbbells. Give the gift of performance with my carefully curated list of Christmas gifts for fit dads .

benbarkerfitness
2 days ago3 min read


7 Underrated Exercises Every Dad Should Be Doing to Stay Athletic
If you're a dad who wants to stay strong, athletic, and capable for your family—but doesn't have hours to waste on fluff exercises—this is your guide. These seven movements are the ultimate Dad Performance Enhancers: they build real-world strength, explosiveness, and durability so you can chase your kids, run fast without pulling a hamstring, and stay the fittest father on your block. Let’s dive in. 1. A-Skips & B-Skips — The Track & Field Cheat Code Back when I was running t

benbarkerfitness
Nov 203 min read


The Holiday Fitness and Nutrition Survival Guide: 7 Tips to Stay on Track
I LOVE the holiday season. Christmas is easily my favorite holiday. I love the music, the movies, who it is about, the family time, and the FOOD! Let me start by saying this... enjoy the season. Live a little. But you do not have to let the holidays derail your fitness goals. I love the holiday treats as much as the next guy. The extra calories, parties, and hectic schedule can make it tough to continue seeing progress on the scale and in the gym. This is why I have put toget

benbarkerfitness
Nov 134 min read


7 Essential Garage Gym Workout Equipment Pieces. Plus Honorable Mentions.
Listen, the busier I get and the more activities my kids enroll in, the more important my home gym becomes. What dad doesn't want to be strong for his family, keep up with his kids, and still look good for his wife? Am I right? For dads, having a home gym means more flexibility, fewer excuses, and a prime opportunity to model a healthy lifestyle for our kids. My kids are in my garage gym all the time. It's become a competition to see who can do the best pull-up, lift the hea

benbarkerfitness
Oct 304 min read


Top 50 Exercises for Dads to Build Muscle and Fitness
When you’re a dad who wants to be strong, perform well, and look the part, you need exercises that deliver maximum impact for both strength and aesthetics. This isn’t just a bodybuilder’s list for getting huge, nor is it purely for performance. This is the ultimate list for the dad who wants to check all the boxes: strength, size, and function. From foundational lifts to high-performance movements, these exercises will help you stay ready to keep up with your kids, crush life

benbarkerfitness
Oct 247 min read


7 Fit Dad Tips to Win the Weekend + Arm Workout
We've all heard the corny saying, "Don't let your weekend become your weak end." Corny: Yes. True... also yes. It's common to have a dedicated weekday routine that involves sticking to healthy habits, such as staying hydrated, consuming nutrient-dense food, and working out. Then the weekend shows up... the wheels come off the tracks, often leading to consuming excess calories, dehydrating our bodies, and forgetting to stay active. *check out my Saturday arm workout at the end

benbarkerfitness
Oct 163 min read


26 Step Fitness and Workout Guide to Finish the Year Strong
If you’re ready to get stronger, lose fat, and finally stay consistent, these 26 proven fitness tips for busy dads will help you crush...

benbarkerfitness
Oct 97 min read


Best Exercise Order in the Gym + Upper and Lower Body Workout Examples
Are you tired of feeling like you're going through the motions at the gym without seeing any real progress? We've all been there, but...

benbarkerfitness
Oct 24 min read


Top 10 Exercises for Dads to Get Fit and Jacked
Exercise is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. Plus, who doesn't want to look jacked in a pair of 5" seams and...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 254 min read


11 Ways to Increase Your Fitness in the Gym or at Home
We are almost in the final quarter of 2025! Rather than waiting for January and the "New Year, New Me" stuff in 2026, I wanted to give...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 185 min read


11 Best Dumbbell Exercises for Building Muscle in Your Garage Gym
Dumbbell exercises are a versatile and convenient way to get strong and jacked at home or the gym. There is a time and place for machines...

benbarkerfitness
Sep 114 min read


The Protein, Proverbs & Push-Up Challenge Every Dad Needs to Start
I’ll be the first to admit something funny… when I mapped out this challenge, I thought September had 31 days. Turns out it only has 30....

benbarkerfitness
Aug 283 min read


Top 7 Pieces of Home Gym Workout Equipment (2025)
Listen... the busier I get and the more activities my kids get enrolled in, the more important my home gym becomes. I love going to the...

benbarkerfitness
Aug 214 min read


Top 5 Ab Exercises: Built in the Gym, Revealed by Diet
I really dislike the saying, "Abs are made in the kitchen." *refer to my article " Abs are NOT Made in the Kitchen ." No, they're not....

benbarkerfitness
Aug 144 min read


10 Fit Dad Tips to Level Up Your Fitness
It's that time of year again - the time when our new year's resolutions from last January seem like a distant memory. Did you write your...

benbarkerfitness
Aug 74 min read


11 Reasons the NordBench Pro is the King of Budget Home Gym Gear (Replaces $2,400 in Equipment)
If you're trying to build a legit garage gym without breaking the bank, the NordBench Pro from Nordstick might be the most valuable...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 313 min read


Top 23 Protein Shake Recipes for Busy, Fit Dads
As a busy and active dad, finding the time and energy to fuel your workouts and recovery is crucial for maintaining your status as the...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 244 min read


Exercise Spotlight: How to Box Squat Like Westside Barbell | Build Explosive Strength Safely
Fellas, with the rising popularity of the 5-inch inseam, growing a jacked pair of legs is more important than ever. And while, swole is...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 172 min read


20 Top Exercises to Add to Your Workout Plan
Is there a definitive list of the top exercises for attaining a high level of fitness? If there wasn't, it now exists. The Neighborhood...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 105 min read


4 Top Bodyweight Exercises to Defeat the Dad Bod + Travel Workout
This one goes out to all the dads. One day when we are grandfathers, we will either be well-muscled and down on the floor playing with...

benbarkerfitness
Jul 34 min read
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