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David Kim
Contributing writer at Trahere. Articles on pull-up training, fitness tests, recovery, and building lasting training habits.
Articles by David Kim (39)
- How to Exercise Safely at Home When You’re Severely Obese and Alone
Starting to exercise at home when you’re severely obese can feel risky, awkward, and lonely.
October 16, 2026
- Start Moving Without Wrecking Your Knees at Home
Discover practical insights about knee friendly workout for morbidly obese beginners at home. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
October 14, 2026
- Modify Home Exercises for a Morbidly Obese Body Without Getting Hurt
Starting to exercise at home in a larger body can feel like trying to use equipment built for someone else.
October 7, 2026
- The Serratus Anterior Workout Most People Skip (And Why Your Shoulders Notice)
Build a serratus anterior workout that reduces shoulder pinch, improves scapular control, and boosts push-ups and pull-ups.
October 6, 2026
- Stop Wrecking Your Shoulders on the Wall and Build Real Stability Instead
Discover practical insights about best exercises for improving shoulder stability for climbers. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
October 3, 2026
- Best Home Exercise Equipment for Morbidly Obese Beginners That Feels Safe and Doable
Starting to exercise at a higher weight can feel loaded.
September 27, 2026
- Cheap High Protein Foods for Military-Style Weight Loss When Broke
Build a broke-friendly high-protein list for military-style weight loss with cheap staples that keep you full, lean, and on budget.
September 26, 2026
- The Training Mistake Most Beginners Make With Bodyweight Tricep Exercises
Start safe bodyweight tricep exercises at home with wall and incline moves that build strength without hurting shoulders or spiking effort.
September 25, 2026
- The Plus Size Friendly Resistance Band Workout That Actually Works for Beginners at Home
Build strength at home with a plus size friendly resistance band workout for beginners, joint-smart moves that fit your body and space.
September 23, 2026
- Why a Weight Belt With Chain Feels Awkward at First (And How to Use It Safely in an Apartment)
Use a weight belt with chain for steadier weighted pull-ups, less swing, and smarter progress in small spaces.
September 18, 2026
- The Training Mistake People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Keep Making
Discover the best exercises for chronic fatigue syndrome that avoid PEM, build stability, and help you move without crashing.
September 13, 2026
- The Resistance Bands That Actually Work for Plus-Size Beginners Who Want Their First Pull-Up
Choose the best resistance bands for plus-size beginners with a quick sizing test, safer pull-up support, and stronger first reps.
September 5, 2026
- The Training Mistake That Keeps Your Blood Pressure High
Discover best exercises lower blood pressure with safe walking, cycling, and strength moves you can repeat without joint pain or burnout.
August 27, 2026
- Best Knee-Friendly Workouts When You Still Need To Pass a Tactical Fitness Test
Build knee-friendly fitness with low-impact intervals, hinge strength, and controlled step-ups that keep tactical test prep moving.
August 26, 2026
- Best Knee-Friendly Workouts When You Still Need To Pass a Tactical Fitness Test
Build knee-friendly fitness with low-impact intervals, hinge strength, and controlled step-ups that keep tactical test prep moving.
August 26, 2026
- Why a Joist Mounted Pull Up Bar Solves Most Renter Pull-Up Problems
Choose a joist mounted pull up bar for stronger holds, less doorframe damage, and safer workouts that fit your shoulder width.
August 26, 2026
- Why a Joist Mounted Pull Up Bar Solves Most Renter Pull-Up Problems
Choose a joist mounted pull up bar for stronger holds, less doorframe damage, and safer workouts that fit your shoulder width.
August 26, 2026
- Why a Joist Mounted Pull Up Bar Solves Most Renter Pull-Up Problems
Choose a joist mounted pull up bar for stronger holds, less doorframe damage, and safer workouts that fit your shoulder width.
August 26, 2026
- The 3-3-3 Rule for Workouts and What Obese Beginners Should Know Before Trying It
“3-3-3 rule” gets tossed around a lot in fitness posts, but people often mean different things.
July 26, 2026
- How to Stay Motivated to Exercise When You’re Morbidly Obese and Ashamed
If you’re morbidly obese and ashamed, exercise can feel like walking into a spotlight.
July 25, 2026
- Conditioning Exercises That Get Army Recruits Fit Without Getting Them Hurt
Discover practical insights about effective conditioning exercises for army recruits. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
July 20, 2026
- Build a postpartum fitness plan that fits real life with a new baby
Discover practical insights about postpartum fitness plan for new moms. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
July 18, 2026
- Foam Rolling Techniques That Help Runners Reach the Marathon Start Line Feeling Loose
Discover practical insights about foam rolling techniques for runners preparing for marathons. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
July 10, 2026
- Low Impact Interval Training at Home That Morbidly Obese Beginners Can Stick With
If you’re morbidly obese and just getting started, most workout advice feels made for someone else.
July 3, 2026
- How to Start Working Out at 300 lbs When Your Knees Hurt
Starting to work out at 300 lbs with bad knees can feel like a trap.
June 25, 2026
- The best home cardio machine for a 300 lb person with bad knees comes down to low impact and high stability
If your knees hurt and you weigh around 300 lb, most “just go run” advice isn’t just unhelpful.
June 23, 2026
- Fitness Tips for New Parents Who Want to Train Hard and Recover Well
Discover practical insights about fitness tips for new parents balancing workouts and recovery. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
June 19, 2026
- Eat Like a Dad Who Wants More Energy All Day
Discover practical insights about nutritional habits for dads looking to boost energy. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
June 18, 2026
- Start Strong with a Full Body Dumbbell Workout for Beginners
Dumbbells are one of the simplest ways to build strength at home or in a gym.
June 17, 2026
- Best Shoulder Stability Exercises for Sports Performance That Keep You Fast and Pain-Free
Strong shoulders don’t just help you press more weight.
June 15, 2026
- The Best Workout Equipment for Police Fitness Training That Builds Real Street-Ready Strength
Discover practical insights about best workout equipment for police fitness training. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
June 6, 2026
- 5 Bone-Building Exercises for Obese Beginners That Are Safe and Effective
Discover practical insights about 5 best exercises that increase bone density for obese beginners. Get expert tips and actionable advice for better results.
June 5, 2026
- Training strategies that help tactical athletes thrive in CrossFit
Tactical athletes - soldiers, police officers, firefighters, EMS, and rescue teams - already train for hard work under stress.
June 1, 2026
- The best low impact cardio machine for obese beginners with limited mobility
If you live in a larger body and moving hurts, most cardio advice feels useless.
May 30, 2026
- Pass Your Military Fitness Assessment by Training Mobility Like a Skill
Most people train for a military fitness assessment by doing more reps and more miles.
May 29, 2026
- Exercise Tips for Obese Beginners Who Feel Anxious Around People and Struggle With Depression
Starting to exercise when you live in a bigger body is hard.
May 26, 2026
- Soccer Training Drills That Build Upper Body Strength Without Slowing You Down
Soccer looks like a legs-only sport until you watch a strong player shield the ball, ride a shoulder check, and still slip a pass through traffic.
May 21, 2026
- Mini Stepper vs Walking for Obese Beginners Who Don’t Have Much Space
If you’re starting a fitness routine in a larger body and your home feels tight on space, the usual advice can feel out of touch.
May 20, 2026
- How to build exercise confidence when morbidly obese and ashamed of your body
Starting to exercise when you feel ashamed of your body can feel like walking into bright light.
May 16, 2026