Beginners

Start your fitness journey with beginner-friendly guides and programs.

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Entrance of VMX Fitness gym at Village Market mall in Nairobi
Gyms

How Much Does a Gym Membership Cost in Kenya?

Gym membership in Kenya starts from KES 3,500 outside Nairobi and at least KES 5,000 in the capital. Problem is price does not always reflect quality.

Desmond Karani
Rogers Adinda transformation from childhood obesity to natural bodybuilding
Fitness Journey

How I Overcame Childhood Obesity to Become a Natural Bodybuilder

From being called "Kanono" and "Blueband" to building 20kg of muscle, this is my journey from childhood obesity to natural bodybuilding. Through high school struggles, campus gym sessions, and years of trial and error, I learned what actually works.

Rogers Adinda
Scrabble letters spelling out trust me bro representing gym myths and misinformation
Fitness

No, Lifting Heavy Won't Make You Bulky (And Other Gym Myths in Kenya)

Here are the most common fitness myths in Kenya, where they come from, why they stick, and what the science actually says.

Desmond Karani
Three-year fitness transformation collage showing Stacy Thiong'o's progressive muscle development from 2023 to 2025
Fitness Journey

Becoming Her: My 3-Year Fitness Transformation and Injury Recovery

Three years ago, I stepped into fitness with one goal: to become the strongest and most confident version of myself. Through discipline, consistency, and learning from a back injury, this is my transformation story.

Stacy Thiong'o
Rogers Adinda standing in an empty gym in 2023
Culture

Can We Go Back to the Gym Culture and Community?

A personal reflection on how gym culture in Kenya has evolved from a supportive brotherhood to a more self-absorbed environment, and a call to restore the values of respect, sharing, and community.

Rogers Adinda
Strength Training Basics for Kenyan Beginners
Training

Strength Training Basics for Kenyan Beginners

Everything beginners need to know about starting strength training safely and effectively in Kenya's unique environment.

Rogers Adinda