Jake Harrington Fitness

09/05/2025

Ever tried a "10-minute ab blast" and ended up just... slightly winded and confused?

Yeah, me too. The truth is, quick-fix workouts are about as effective as trying to parallel park a bus while blindfolded.

As your online coach, I skip the nonsense. No magic pills, no crazy fads—just a personalized, science-backed plan to help you build a routine that actually works. We'll get you strong, confident, and healthier!

Ready to trade the fads for facts? Let's get to work!

09/04/2025

Is the Supplement Industry Full of Nonsense? 🧐

Yes, it can be! While there are many great supplements backed by research, the industry is also full of misleading products and straight-up scams. It can be tough to know what's legit, so here are some red flags to watch out for:

Unbelievable claims: If a product promises a specific, dramatic result like "gain 10 lbs of muscle in 2 weeks," it's a huge red flag. Real results take time and hard work!

"DM me for details" schemes: Legitimate companies don't make you jump through hoops. If a post tells you to message someone to find out more, be skeptical.

Buzzwords and "miracle" ingredients: Be wary of trendy terms like "KETO coffee." Fun fact: plain black coffee is already carb-free!

Claims that sound too good to be true: This is a classic. If a supplement sounds like a magic pill that will do all the work for you, it's likely a scam.

So, What's the Truth?

Quality supplements are backed by years of scientific research. The best way to protect yourself is to do your own research. Don't just trust a company's marketing—look for independent studies that support their claims.

The only "secret" to results is hard work, consistency, and a smart approach. There are no shortcuts.

I'll be diving deeper into specific supplements in future posts, so stay tuned!

08/29/2025

Happy Friday!

I just wanted to make my intentions clear. I am here to help you all filter through some of the nonsense!

I have wasted tons of time, trying things I heard from a "professional" online. These things led to me being miserable mentally and physically. This can be very frustrating and discouraging!

If you have fallen for these same things, don't lose hope. The secret is that there are no secrets. If you hear about some new product that makes promises that sound way too good to be true, you're right. It is too good to be true.

Once I stopped trying to figure out a secret, and instead focused on the tried and true approach, everything started to fall in place for me.

There's much more to come, so stay tuned!

08/27/2025

Hey everyone!

​Miss me? Maybe not!

​As many of you know, I have another business that takes up most of my time. However, while building it, I've had the unfortunate opportunity to listen to all kinds of information. I've realized that most of what you hear is misleading, often leading to unnecessarily spending money on things that don't work!

​I pride myself on being the opposite. All the advice you see on TikTok has confused most of you and wasted your precious time. I'm making a return to this page to defend against that! You can trust this page as your source for transparency and real results.

​More to come about training programs in the future!

10/28/2022

Number 1 most useless news article!

Every single machine on this list has it's purpose. Just because a machine isolates a muscle doesn't make it "useless" at all!

Read through these and do the opposite!

Mind and Body Published October 28, 2015 4:17am EDT 10 most useless exercise machines By | Prevention Magazine Interior of sport club with equipment It's a rare bird who loves hanging out at the gym. Most of us count the minutes until the workout's over and we can get on with our (way more fun) day....

10/25/2022

I hear a ton of people talking about how you can't get a good workout at Planet Fitness, because they don't have free weights.

First of all, this is not an advertisement for Planet Fitness. The point of this post is to show you that you can get a good workout anywhere!

Planet Fitness doesn't have a free barbell. They have weighted barbells, but there is no option to add weight. So, this is usually where the complaint comes in.

First of all, to the new gym-goer, this will not be an issue for you. Barbells are great, but I've seen way too many people ego-lift and hurt themselves.

Honestly, there are so many things that you can do, without Barbells, it's insane! Planet has dumbells which are my go-to!

Barbells have their place, but they definitely aren't needed for a "good" workout.

If you think outside the box, and use cables or dumbells, to work the same muscles targeted in your favorite barbell exercise, you'll have an awesome workout.

*There are exceptions for athletes training Barbell specific sports like powerlifting. Even then, Powerlifters could still occasionally train without a barbell!

10/24/2022

Here goes nothing!

Again, I'm here to spread awareness! There is so much garbage out there. With that being said, I'm here to prevent people from wasting their time and money on these bogus products/programs!

So, today let's just clear the water.

First, there is nothing more discouraging than being loaded with motivation, and getting zero results from these products.

So, what do you need to know?

If something sounds too good to be true, IT IS!! There are no pills, liquids, "super"foods or any other product that will be a game changer. There's no amount of a vitamin, mineral, herb, superfood (blah blah blah) that will out-work your bad diet.

Step 1 to any effective program is to set a calorie goal, and stick to it as much as you can! I'm happy to help anyone setup a calorie goal! Just reach out to me!

10/20/2022

As many of you know, I recently started an automotive business! This has been a challenging new adventure!

Due to this new schedule, I'm not as available for in person sessions. However, I will have availability!

My goal for this platform is to tackle all the garbage fitness advice! More than I have in the past! Stay tuned 🤣

P.S. I will still continue to take online training clients, for those interested!

08/01/2022

Good Morning Guys!

I've been asked about in-person training quite a bit lately, and I just wanted to share what's going on!

With my schedule, I am unable to take on any additional in-person training clients at this time!

However, I will continue to train the clients I currently have in-person!

Remember, I do offer online training, which will likely be my only form of fitness training in the future! You can always sign up for online coaching!

There are several spots open!

I appreciate you all!

06/06/2022

Happy Monday everyone! Let's make the most of it!

05/30/2022

Today, we remember the lives of the brave men and women who served this country, so we all could be free!

05/19/2022

If I had to pick one, which would be more important!? I get this question so often, and I figured I'd address it in a post!

Here's the deal, there are many ways to reach your goal, regardless of what the goal is! You can have an okay diet, with great workouts, and reach your goals! You can also have an awesome diet, with okay workouts, and reach your goals! Obviously, we want the best of both, when I work with clients! BUT if I was to choose one, I'd say my pick would be diet! Here's why.

Dieting is the most common thing people screw up! It's super easy to eat whatever you want! But when you eat, to meet a macro/ calorie goal, things change! Diet is one of the factors where a little change can go a really long way!

So, I hate this question, because you need to focus on both equally, but if I had to choose, I would pick a diet every time! Especially for someone just looking to lose weight!