Here in Boston, two of the more popular magazines – Boston Magazine and the Improper Bostonian – release their “Best Of” issues this time every year which highlight the best night clubs, restaurants, entertainment, spas, pubs, sports bars, and heath clubs the city (and the surrounding areas) has to offer. What’s more, each of those… Read more
Just wanted to share a really nice article sent to me the other day by a reader of my blog (thanks Justin) titled Eggs on Their Faces, which provides a nice commentary on just how out of touch our government is with regards to their oftentimes misguided dietary recommendations. Almost weekly, I start working with… Read more
Q: I have a question about vertical pressing. When you press overhead, is there a certain movement or non-movement/pattern the scaps should follow, or should it just depend on what is natural for the individual? Also, what cues do you give people when overhead pressing? Hope this makes sense! Thank you! A: To answer your… Read more
First off all, for those who care, I finished the move over the weekend and am finally settled into the new place. All in all it went fairly smoothly. That is, of course, if you consider one flat tire and one sprained ankle as going “smoothly.” Flat tires happen, what are you gonna do? We… Read more
Draw-In vs. the Brace – Charlie Weingroff Honestly, I really don’t know why the topic of bracing vs. drawing in is still debated. Then again, people still debate over whether it was Han Solo who shot first, or Greedo. For the record, I realize that the scene was altered in the Special Edition release, but… Read more
Back in 2005, Nike ran an unprecedented ad campaign demonstrating to the world that it’s A-okay to have a badonkadonk; and, what’s more, anyone who happened to disagree, should kiss said badonkadonk. I thought it was brilliant, and exactly the type of message that women need to hear and see. Well, it’s back – bigger… Read more
First off, it seems yesterday’s blog has caused quit a stir – to the point where I’ve had my most successful day yet in terms of total number of visitors to the site. Welcome to those who have no idea who I am! Take a seat, relax, and stay a while. In all honestly, I… Read more
1. There are few things in life I hate more than apartment hunting. At this point, I’d rather get kicked in the nuts every hour, on the hour, for the next 17,000 hours than go look at another apartment. Hell, I’d even volunteer to go to a Coldplay concert to get a prostate exam at… Read more