Tip: Cool Use For Mason Jars
When people try to think of things in their life that annoy them the most, many will typically place paying taxes and spending time with their in-laws at the top of the list. For me, my list is fairly simple: 1. Dudes who wear their collars up. They’re just asking to be punched in the… Read more
Computer Guy and Softball
It’s readily apparent that slow pitch softball season is right around the corner based upon the fact that there’s been a steady increase in the number of middle aged men taking their whacks in the batting cages recently. Typically, these are men who spend the majority of their day in front of a computer at… Read more
You Give Personal Trainers a Bad Name
This blog post is dedicated to the personal trainer who works weekends at my sister’s gym near Albany, NY. First a little back story: Cliff Notes Version 1. My sister calls me not too long ago and mentions that she wants to get into shape; in her words, “for real this time.” As you can… Read more
Q and A (PS: Lift Heavy Stuff. It’s Good For You)
Q: I was wondering if you are familiar with the Jari Love Ripped weight-training dvd’s and what your opinion is of them? A: To be honest, up until today I’ve never heard of Jari Love or her Ripped dvd series. But my initial thoughts are this- I’m in the business of getting people stronger (whether… Read more
Myth Busters (Microwaving Vegetables).
In recent years there has been some debate over whether or not it’s a good idea to microwave your vegetables. I decided to nip this nasty rumor in the bud and asked my friend Cassandra Forsythe for her insight on the matter. Apparently the source of this tomfoolery stems from a study published in 2003… Read more
Having Some Fun
Normally I’m not the type of guy that will go out of his way to “call people out,” but today is a rare exception. I just learned this past weekend that the Olsen twins were asked by Hugh Hefner to pose for Playboy Magazine. What tha……..what?!?! Shame on you Hugh! Yeah, you’re right, nothing in… Read more
1985 Called. It Wants Its Pointless Fitness Accessory Back.
This is a picture I came across last week of actress Lisa Rinna. Many will recognize her as a past participant of “Dancing With the Stars.” To be honest I’ve never watched an episode of that show. However, back in the day I did watch “Melrose Place” religiously every week where she played a character… Read more
Is It Worth It?
Major League star, and first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers Prince Fielder stated last week that he is now a vegetarian. From the Milwaukee Sentinel: “It wasn’t always this way. Fielder used to enjoy a stacked burger or a juicy steak as much as any carnivore, but a few weeks ago he received a book… Read more