Kenya Fitness
Fitness guides specifically adapted for Kenya's climate and lifestyle.
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.
Mr 001 2025 Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
As the only local bodybuilding show held in 2025, Mr 001 exposed persistent organisational weaknesses in Kenyan bodybuilding, including delays, athlete welfare issues, and missing categories.
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.
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.
The 3 Supplements Gachau Njoroge Still Swears By After 10+ Years of Lifting
Gachau Njoroge has tried almost everything the fitness world offers. But after more than a decade in the game, his most trusted supplements are surprisingly simple. In this interview, he breaks down the three basics he refuses to drop.
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.
Why Leg Day Is So Hard (And How to Make It Easier)
Leg day is brutal because you're training approximately three times more muscle mass than upper body sessions.
Why You Should Use Lifting Hooks on Back Day
Lifting hooks remove grip as the limiting factor in back training, allowing you to train your back muscles to true failure rather than stopping when your forearms give out.