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HIDDEN BOOMER WHEN YOU SCRATCH THE SURFACE

July 12, 2020 by

Hidden boomer is like fine silver; more tarnish means better silver. Take that nasty looking spoon through a cycle of good polish and what happens? It turns into the star of the silverware drawer, a favorite for dipping and stirring. What happens when a nasty looking boomer gets cleaned up? Adjust expectations accordingly.

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MOOBS: THE HIDDEN MOTIVATION FOR INCLINE BENCH PRESS

April 26, 2020 by

Moobs, or man-boobs, are no one’s idea of body building. Moobs are not a goal. Instead, they are the enemy of aging. No need to ask a guy how old they are if they have moobs; they are moobs years old.

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HOME GYM WORDS YOU NEVER HEAR

March 26, 2020 by

A home gym never closes. You can use it anytime, and it’s quiet. After years of public gym life, a home gym can be a relief. But it eventually gets old and routine. What follows are gym rat conversations you miss after believing you never would.

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GYM RAT REPORT ON GYM FAIL NATION

February 21, 2020 by

If you self identify as a rat, a gym rat, then you’ve seen it, heard it, and done it: Quirky people doing quirky things under pressure; call it quirky resistance training Keep in mind, the gym rat habit is no laughing matter . . . oh yes it is. And once it sinks in you […]

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ART HISTORY BASED ON THE GYM HUSTLE

July 31, 2019 by

Art history is a funny place to start a post, especially when it’s not about art or history. A man working out with women said: Nude male bodies are sort of gross, all hairy and lumpy, not like women who are smooth and sleek. The guy got some kudos from the ladies for his observation, […]

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GYM LIFE CHRONICLE

July 25, 2019 by

Gym life people, workout people, come in varying sizes and shapes, but one thing they all have in common, they show up. Call it obsession, habit, or nothing better to do, but gym life is the life of choice for people determined to live their best. I saw an endorsement of gym life from a […]

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WORKOUT MESSAGES, SECRET MEANINGS

April 8, 2019 by

The best workout advice ever given? “Listen to your body.” This is especially true as we age, at least for those who believe in aging. More likely ‘listen to your body’ is the best excuse for no workout. “I can’t lift today. I listened to my body and it said drink beer and eat trash.” […]

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JUST ANOTHER GYM, OR THE ‘OTHER’ GYM

February 8, 2019 by

Why do gym memberships jump up in January? I think you know why, so I won’t unpack that knapsack. The bigger question is, “Why do gym memberships drop in February?” One reason is old habits are hard to break for newly minted gym rats. Whether you keep a tight schedule or float from moment to […]

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Way Back When Turning Thirty Was Old Age

November 4, 2017 by

    I asked a fifty year old man what turning thirty really meant. I was twenty nine at the time.   He said, “It’s easier wearing a shirt and tie without feeling like a fraud.”   Fraud? That’s it? Shirt and tie?   Way back when turning thirty was old age I asked old […]

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YOKE BUILDING PULLS A BETTER LIFE, BUT HOW

August 3, 2017 by

If you’re called yoked it’s not a joke, and it’s not about woodworking. It’s a compliment. Someone noticed your gains. They think you’re strong. You look strong, feel strong, and it’s because you lift weights. Whether a fitness lifestyle or just trying it out, lifting changes your body. Strong as an ox? Not a bad […]

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