From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Captains of Crush Grippers by Iron Mind

March 16, 2010
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Have you ever worked a job where you handed out change? Like a cashier? How about working in a drive thru? I worked at Burger King. I remember handing out drinks, food, change, condiments, napkins, and I’m sure there are more things I can’t think of right now. I also remember feeling the soft office [...]

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Running on fumes

March 10, 2010
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The oft-repeated analogy about putting food in the body being like putting fuel in your car’s gas tank is completely wrong. Your car can’t run on empty. But, your body can. Tired and fatigued, your body can press on to accomplish feats of endurance that so-called modern man can’t conceive of.

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Are you really reading a book and exercising?

March 4, 2010

Form is usually a missing component in the beginner’s exercise program. A lot of people have a hard time coordinating the muscles they haven’t used. It makes sense. Sitting at a desk isn’t the most demanding activity. That’s why a simplistic approach works well. Get good at a few different exercises and then develop that [...]

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Bang for your buck exercises

March 2, 2010

I really hope that a sense of realism comes out of this recession. If the Joe and Sally’s didn’t get sucked into buying that huge house that appeared so attractive, maybe we would be faring better now. Getting attached to maintaining appearances is sure-fire recipe for failure. How good does that big house look now [...]

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How should I train in the gym?

March 1, 2010
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A friend at work wanted to go to lift weights but he didn’t know what to do. Who can blame him? Most gyms are so full of different machines and weights that someone needs to give you a tour just to show you where they are. If you’re just a beginner, walking into the gym [...]

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