Coming up with the best workout routine using bodylastics resistance bands takes a bit of creativity and an understanding of what it is and what it isn’t. It isn’t free weights. It isn’t gravity dependent. There is no constant resistance throughout the entire range of the motion. No matter how you do it; you just [...]
Evil Treadmills Abetted By Stupidity Equals…Plus The Words of a Child and a Couple of Great Recipes
Having been nearly turned into a Eunuch by a Bodylastic band, you would think that I would be more sympathetic to the trials and tribulations of others suffering from the “evils” of exercise machines – or the evil that is the treadmill. But alas, there are levels of idiotcy that even I have not sunk [...]
From Rotator Cuff Impingement To Leg Press Being a Great Leg Exercise
So let me ramble a bit here today as I talk about rotator cuff impingement then veer off to why Leg Press is not inferior to the Almighty Back Squat and why the Pats have nothing to fear this coming Fall 2012 season…and whatever pops into my mind – such as it is – as [...]
Deep Squats Build Explosive Power
The time honored, back squat is many things. And while many can benefit by doing it; I think that the young man getting ready to play football next Autumn may benefit most from it. But you know – the squat is such a love it or hate it exercise. For some – make that many – see the squat as [...]
A Very Beautiful Pu’u o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site
It’s not all about working out and packing on 250 lbs. of lean muscle in 2 and a half days. It’s about…hey, hey…hold on…what you mean it ain’t PUMPING IRON!!!!! – YOU no good, dirty son of a … Now, now – no name calling here. Okay, okay, so this is suppose to be about [...]
“Sharpening the Saw” to Build a Stronger, Healthier Body
The pursuit of a strong and healthy body is a good one. Whether it is to lose 20 lbs. of fat or build 10 lbs. of lean muscle, you are to be applauded for your commitment to yourself and to the ones that love you. And to succeed, you must have a single minded drive [...]
Progress is Sweet…
Last couple of days, I’ve come to appreciate some things that I had normally taken for granted. No – not my wife! The refrigerator! It went out over the weekend and we spent the last 4 days trying to get it fixed – or worst case, buy a new one. I gotta tell ya, that [...]
A Great Restaurant…A Not So Great BBQ Sauce…And A Great Game (Unless You’re a Ravens Fan, Sorry)
How Bout Them Pats! Terrible game but they won – won ugly. Scratch that. It was beautiful. A win, any win, is – by default – beautiful to me. Losing is ugly. Would not prefer that. But Brady and his offensive squad played well below their standards. Or was it the Raven’s defensive that caused [...]
Random thoughts and musings…Or How to Grill a Steak
Some random thoughts and musings about the state of fitness…or the state of my mind, such as it is… Or how to grill a great steak! Grilled some ‘dogs and steaks for the family yesterday (yesterday being Sunday) after church. ‘Dogs were Hebrew National – always good! And the steaks were Porterhouse cuts from Safeway. [...]
No Excuses…
Any excuse is a good excuse. And my excuses for not having really done anything for the past couple of weeks have been my shoulder pains and lack of time. Working retail during the holidays is basically working around the clock. But that’s over now. So one excuse out of the way. The second excuse [...]
The Kick “Your You Know What” Workout That Cost Nothing…
What do you really need to get in a good workout? Now if you work out at the nearest, swankest 24 Fitness; that ought to be an easy question. Likewise, if you own that $1,000 Marcy Smith Cage Gym; again, that ought to be an easy question. What if you don’t own all that and [...]
Fitness Equipment You Need for 2012
Let’s get ready for 2012 – as it is only a couple of weeks ago. No – not that Mayan Stuff and the end of the world – BUT – what’s really important; getting your bod ready for summer 2012 and what fitness equipment you need for 2012 to get you there. If you’re still [...]
A Giant Set to Fry Your Pecs…
Here’s a quickie, giant set – chest workout that will fry your pecs. Give it go for a few workouts when you feel stale. Remember, even if you can’t up the poundage or the reps – for whatever reason – you must always keep your intensity up. This will up the intensity… This is a giant [...]
1 more rep…1 more pound…1 second less…
Hope you all had a great thanksgiving. Gotta love that whole week. Turkey day. Football. Black Friday madness. A zillion calories. Abundance on parade. I love it all. Couple of nights ago was my last leftover Turkey on wheat bread with gravy dinner with the remaining candied sweet potato. Wow – didn’t think I’d actually [...]
Training Thought and Video for Today…
Some random training thoughts as we barrel towards the holidays. And by the way… Here’s to safe and happy holiday season for all. Training Thought This is really a great way to get that final burst of blood to swell up your muscles and get that blissful pump. Arnold Schwarzenegger used to advocate this way [...]
