Posts Tagged ‘Gym’

(Health) Club Culture: Dress For Success

January 5th, 2010

Ronie Coleman Shut up and Squat

I was not very nice in my first (Health) Club Culture post. I railed about how the people who flake out in the first month just take up space and generally annoy me. If you are new to the club I hope you took that in the spirit in which it was intended, its a Glen Gary moment. Pick it up, do the work, earn respect and (most importaintly) accomplish your goals.

For this post I thought I would address something that my wife and I have talked about a lot. What do you wear to the club? Let me illistrate things you might see:

  • High schoolers with sleeves and sides removed from their baggy t-shirts.
  • Dude with way to much spandex.
  • Overweight person in dripping sweat soaked t-shirt.
  • Chick in sports bra.
  • Chick with way to much makeup on for the gym (or life).
  • Person with matching outfit.

So what should you wear? Here is a really short answer: whatever you want. All of the above people have it right. You need to pick something that you are going to feel good wearing. Keep in mind you go to the gym to work-out. So there is really no point in trying to look good. Sure I can understand not looking homeless but you don’t need to match, wear make-up, ect… If you look in the mirror and you are wearing short/sweat pants and a t-shirt, you are ready to rock.

OK, now I love the Under Armor compression gear. I am in shape and not self conscious. I could care less if people think I am showing off or nasty because I my gear is form fitting. You should be picking up on a theme by now, work out for you, not anyone else.

In summary: Wear what you want. Screw what other people think. Bring your war face.

Simple Secret to Doubling Your Bench

December 15th, 2009

Ya it sounds like a headline for a questionable supplement but its way better. I have taken my bench from 135 to 225 with the addition of one thing. A spotter. With a spotter I can push until my muscles truly give out, without worrying about getting halved by the bar. Furthermore, I am not talking about one rep maxes (how is that useful anyway). I am talking about full sets of 8 to 12 reps.

To make it even better my spotter is my wife. I get to pump some iron and get some quality wife time. Its a win-win.

Oh and her bench has gone from just the bar (45) to 90.

BSN Dessert Protein: The Holy Grail of Protein

December 9th, 2009

A long time ago I stopped expecting my protein to taste like what the package said. Doing so was always a setup for disappointment. Instead of asking for the flavor to be like what the package says, I just ask that is not taste bad.

BSN Lean Dessert Protein Shake, 1.39 Lbs., Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Well I can finally say that I have found a protein that tastes exactly as described. BSN Dessert Chocolate Pudding is like eating one of those pudding cups you find in the grocery store next to the yogurt. It actually thickens as you stir it resulting in a viscosity that is thick but drinkable.

It comes in smaller sizes and its clearly not designed to replace your standard protein supplements. I have been using it when I a) need a break from my standard protein or b) need something to help me resist cookies. I am going to order a jug of the cinnamon roll and keep it at work for those afternoon bouts of hunger and cravings for sugar.

BSN Nitrix

May 15th, 2009

So this is the part where people start asking where I am going with this blog. In other posts you talk about outdoor gear, now supplements? Strange I know, but time that I don’t spend adventuring or geeking out is spent in the gym. Now after that huge digression… BSN Nitrix.

BSN Nitrix, 360 Tablets

Nitrix is the first “N.O.” product that I tried (although the N.O. is just part of Nitrix). The basic idea of N.O. is to dilate you blood vessels so you perform better in the gym. It does this with huge doses of amino acids. Is this safe? Well I asked my Dr. and he was not that concerned. Like vitamins what you don’t use you excrete. Nitrix also contains creatine and ton of B vitamins. All of this goes together to get you huge pumps.

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