Everyone loves a good, gruesome workout. You feel accomplished afterwards, you’ve got the endorphins flowing, but what next? Is it a protein shake? Is it a full meal? What about before the workout? What fueled you during those intense bicep curls? There is a lot that goes into the workout besides the exercises themselves. Pre, […]
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Running: Everyone’s favorite form of exercise
No, running is not everyone’s favorite form of exercise. The mindless jarring forward with little-to-no reprieve can last fifteen, twenty or thirty minutes before a solid, worthwhile distance run is knocked out for the day. By the end, you’re out of breath, sweaty and, if you don’t eat quickly, feeling pretty weak. The exercise is […]
Rockwell Coliseum Fit Kryptek Yeti | Tracking without the tether
I was given the opportunity to try out the Rockwell Coliseum Fit watch. Previous to this I had never heard or Rockwell Time before but after doing a little research I was eager to give it a go. I have been looking for a fitness watch that I didn’t have to link to my phone […]
Old Man Fitness: Establishing a fitness baseline
I’ve been asked on multiple occasions over the years what I consider the be a good measuring stick when it comes to fitness, and just about every time, I respond with the same canned answer: fitness is a personal journey, and I’m not here to tell you how to pursue it. I really do mean that, we’re all […]
Old Man Fitness: Body image issues aren’t just for girls anymore
When you hear the phrase “body image,” (particularly when followed by the word “issues”) your brain may immediately associate the concept with an insecure teenage girl, walking through the magazine aisle of her local grocery store. With photoshopped images of hundred pound, six-foot tall super models littering the covers of each issue, you wouldn’t be […]
Why I Never Hit the Gym and What I do Instead
I want fitness in my life but I don’t want exercise to take up too much of my life. So I never hit the gym but I like to maintain a certain physique. For the entirety of my career, I had a rigorous workout routine which meant much of my free time was spent at […]
10 Fitness and Nutrition Tips to Help Reach Your Goals
If you’re trying to get ready for a military Physical Fitness Test or preparing to go into Boot Camp, Flight or a Police Academy try these simple tips. Challenge yourself to go refined sugar-free 6 days a week. Sweeten your life with lots of fresh fruit! In season, local produce is not only going to […]
Uncommon Weight Vest – First Look
In my continuing quest to stop being a nasty civilian and get back to fighting shape, I’ve been continually finding new ways to work out. Bodyweight workouts are some of my favorite due to the functional use of your own weight. I can also do them basically anywhere, at any time, in a very small space. […]
Staying fit on a team can be tough
Staying fit when you’re on your team, after you’ve made it through selection and training isn’t easy. You’re going to be easy. You’ll often be gone and when you’re gone there won’t always be a gym near you. You’re going to have to learn how to eat right if you’re going to try and salvage […]
These 8 home gyms will make you want to work out
Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. So why should home gyms be cookie cutter basement rooms best described as dated torture chambers? “For the wealthy who don’t want to leave their estates and share equipment, home gyms are essential,” says Madison Hildebrand, star of Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and the agent […]