BRIEFLY DESCRIBING MY FAVORITE ATHLETIC GOODS SOURCE Dick’s Sporting Goods was established in 1948, when Richard Stack borrowed $300 from his grandmother to open what was initially a bait and tackle store. At this point, Dick’s is the largest retail… Continue Reading
THIS ISN’T DIFFICULT And it isn’t complicated. But there is significant benefit within these habits, if we adopt them to our lifestyles. This is primarily for those who are not currently into fitness, but who may want to get started,… Continue Reading
I USE THESE PRODUCTS I often speak of workout products that I have used or have seen being used. But my most credible reviews are based on items that I own and use daily or several times each week. Bullworker… Continue Reading
I WAS EMBARRASSED This past weekend, I met with my two daughters and their mom for Mother’s Day. My daughters always take lots of pictures on these occasions. We always dress informally and never try to emphasize appearances. It is… Continue Reading
IT’S SIMPLE, BUT IMPORTANT Or simply important. I have often heard friends say “I try to get to the gym 2-3 times per week”. This begs these questions: How successful is your trying? What do you do when you get… Continue Reading
ACCESSORIES? Yes, barbells, dumbbells and treadmills are well known workout implements. The goal of this post is to point out other items that may present different challenges or may increase the enjoyment of our workouts. I am conflating enjoyment with… Continue Reading
HERE ARE THE SOMATOTYPES Somatotypes are simply body structures. American psychologist William Sheldon classified the human body into these three categories: Ectomorph – long, thin muscles and bones. Low body fat percentage. Generally seen as tall and thin. Mesomorph –… Continue Reading
I CAN SPEAK TO THIS ISSUE I am not a young or middle-aged fitness advocate, preparing for life as a senior. I am already there! It’s not a curse, it’s even comfortable at times, especially upon reflection that not everyone… Continue Reading
BY WAY OF EXPLANATION…. My workout experience includes several decades of gym training – college weight rooms, YMCAs, bodybuilding gyms, Nautilus clubs and my garage gym with barbells, a bench and squat rack. My goals were to develop a balanced… Continue Reading
A LITTLE BACKGROUND I am personally not an expert on nutritional supplements and hope that some comments on the subject might be generated from those who are. My preference is to start the day with a blended fruit drink, containing… Continue Reading