Alex Chen

Writes about home gym builds, flooring and aesthetic-focused programming from manufacturer specifications, published research and retailer data.

How the articles are built

Articles under this byline are researched, not tested: manufacturer specifications, published research, retailer pricing with a date, and published reviews from named outlets. Where a piece has not involved using a product, it says so.

  • Home gym coverage built from specifications, dimensions and published pricing
  • Programming articles built from sports-science sources, cited in each post
  • Product comparisons based on published specs, not personal testing

Articles by Alex Chen

Titan T-3 Power Rack in a 2x3 m Room: Fit Check and Budget

Does a Titan T-3 rack, bar and bench fit in 2x3 meters? Centimeter-by-centimeter fit math plus a $1,606 beginner shopping list from Titan's own pages.
October 20, 2026

10x10 Ft Home Gym Layout: What Fits in 100 Square Feet

A 10x10 ft room is 120 inches square. Here is the bar, rack, bench and floor math, with three layouts and current prices from the makers' own pages.
October 18, 2026

Home Gym vs Gym Membership: The Real Break-Even Math

A $1,500 home gym beats a $40/month membership in 41 months, not 37. The full math including flooring, power and resale value.
August 13, 2026

Costco Gym Flooring Review: Worth It for Home Gyms?

Costco rubber gym flooring at $1.20-$1.80/sq ft compared to Amazon and Rogue -- thickness guide, coverage math, and honest pros and cons for home gyms.
April 2, 2026

Lean Physique Workout Routine: 4-Day Upper/Lower Split

A 4-day upper/lower split for a lean, defined physique. Includes sets, reps, LISS cardio, flexibility work, and nutrition basics for real results.
March 25, 2026

Topics covered

  • Home gym design and flooring
  • Upper/lower split programming
  • Aesthetic and recomposition training
  • LISS cardio for body composition

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