Affiliate Disclosure
At The Muscle Planner, transparency and honesty are our core values. We believe in building a relationship of trust with our readers, which is why we want to be completely open about how this website is funded.
In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and global digital marketing standards, please assume that many of the links, recommendations, and product mentions on The Muscle Planner are affiliate links.
What is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a specific URL that contains a tracking code. If you click on one of these links and purchase an item, The Muscle Planner receives a small commission from the seller at absolutely no additional cost to you.
Whether you buy through our link or go directly to the product website, the price you pay remains exactly the same. The commission we earn comes directly out of the retailer’s profit margin as a referral fee.
Our Relationship with Affiliate Programs
The Muscle Planner is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program: An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated websites.
- Fitness & Equipment Networks: We partner with trusted fitness gear, digital planner platforms, and nutritional supplement brands that align with our high quality standards.
Our Editorial Pledge to You
We take our 4 years of hands-on gym experience very seriously. Money will never dictate what we recommend to our audience. Our pledge to you is straightforward:
- Honest Recommendations: We only recommend gym gear, dumbbells, resistance bands, planners, or supplements that we have personally tested, thoroughly researched, or genuinely believe will add value to your fitness journey.
- No Influence on Content: Affiliate relationships do not compromise our editorial integrity. If a product is bad, we will tell you it’s bad, regardless of any affiliate relationship.
- Your Support Matters: The small commissions we earn help cover the high costs of running this platform, creating free printable charts, designing tracking PDFs, and keeping our high-quality fitness guides completely free for everyone.
Third-Party Advertisements
In addition to affiliate links, you will also see advertisements displayed across The Muscle Planner (such as banner ads). These ads are delivered by our third-party advertising partners (like Mediavine). We do not personally choose or endorse the individual products displayed in these banner ads.
If you have any questions regarding this affiliate disclosure or any of the products we recommend, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@themuscleplanner.com.
Thank you for supporting The Muscle Planner and letting us help you plan your fitness transformation!