Consumer opinion
FIRST, A BIT OF HISTORY Dick’s Sporting Goods was established in 1948 as a fishing tackle store. Richard Stack borrowed $300 from his grandmother to get it going. The company is now the largest sporting goods retailer in the United… Continue Reading
A LITTLE BACKGROUND The American Council on Exercise provides study programs and certifications for physical fitness professionals or those who aspire to the same. Career paths include the following: Personal trainer Group fitness instructor Health coach Medical exercise specialist Speaking… Continue Reading
MY INVOLVEMENT I must admit – I am never sure that I get the nutrition I need through the foods I eat. Do I get the workout benefits I seek? Yes, I am much more sure of that. Counting calories?… Continue Reading
MY FAVORITE STORE OF ANY KIND Dick’s Sporting Goods had a humble beginning, as a fishing tackle store in 1948. In Binghamton, New York, Richard Stack borrowed $300 from his grandmother to get things started. At this point, Dick’s Sporting… Continue Reading
THEY’RE FASCINATING ! When I was growing up, we had stop watches and pedometers. Later, in my 30s, I witnessed the popularity of calculators. We now have smartwatches by FitBit, Garmin, Apple and others that are so amazing that they… Continue Reading
AMERICAN COUNCIL on EXERCISE Or ACE, is acknowledged by Fitness Gear as having the best program in the additional “specializations” category among all fitness certification organizations. ACE was the top choice because they offer programs for a personal trainer, a… Continue Reading
I TESTED THESE LAST NIGHT This will be a brief post, a quick review since there are significant price advantages through July 4th. I received my bottle of Goli gummies for sleep yesterday afternoon. Then I immediately placed them in… Continue Reading
WHAT ABOUT THE TASTE? Goli ACV gummies are surprisingly tasty. I like to even use them as a small dessert after a meal. Vinegar tastes good? Yes, the Goli motto is “Taste the apple, not the vinegar”. Still, the popularity… Continue Reading
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
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