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Standing Revolution: How to Convince Your Office Manager to Let You Stand Up at Work 2

Aug

2012

When people walk through my area at work people wonder if it is standing room only. That’s because the standing revolution is on. Here’s a guest post to help you join the revolution. There’s a lot of talk lately about the dangers of spending too much time sitting down — and with more and more ...

Interview with Matthew Palfrey of Brute Force Sandbags Europe

Jun

2012

Fitness equipment can’t get much simpler than sand in a bag. Check out this interview to find out more where I get to talk with Matthew Palfrey from Brute Force Sandbags Europe. The irony of this interview is almost too good to pass up. I live within an hour of the headquarters for BruteForce Sandbags, ...

Softball Pullup Grips | DIY Fitness Equipment 1

Dec

2011

Anytime you can use a welder is cool. Here’s a fun project for your home gym – softball pullup grips. This DIY fitness equipment project is pretty simple and will let you build grips of steel. Where Did I Get This Idea? I may be creative, but I also love learning from others. The idea ...

Learn How To Use The Kettlebell 6

Sep

2011

There are many ways to learn how to use the kettlebell as an effective device to burn fat, build muscle, and improve cardiovascular conditioning. The kettlebell, a simple weight with a handle on top has earned a reputation as one of the most effective fitness devices you can use. But let’s say you want to ...

Perfect Push-Up | Another Gadget Failure 3

Aug

2011

The fitness industry is filled, I mean completely filled, with gadgets espousing extraordinary benefits. These gadgets, often sold through late night TV, offer to be the instant cure to building muscle. The sad reality is that most are sheer bunk; worthless plastic sold through excessive hype. One of those gadgets is the Perfect Push-Up. This ...

Does the Perfect-Pullup™ Do Anything? 4

Jul

2011

You’ve seen it. You’ve seen the Perfect-Pullup™ sitting on the shelves. You’ve probably even wondered if it works. Well not so fast. According to a recent study comparing pull-ups, chin-ups, and the Perfect-Pullup™ concluded: The Perfect·Pullup™ rotational device does not appear to enhance muscular recruitment when compared to the conventional pull-up or chin-up. But the ...

Burn Belly Fat By Jumping Rope | Workout For Fitness 4

May

2011

Jumping rope – kids’ game or awesome fat burner? Both! Adding jumping rope into your workout for fitness can help burn belly fat. Try these variations with me as I burn belly fat and try to stay untangled from my jump rope. by andrewmalone Burn Belly Fat Why would this kids’ game be such an awesome ...

Plyometric Boxes|New DIY Equipment 32

Mar

2011

Finally. I finally decided to build some plyometric boxes for my home gym. I’ve used these boxes years ago at hockey training camps and at a few gyms since then. They are a killer workout for the legs; just what I need to extend my hours on the slopes snowboarding. I was planning to build ...

Bulgarian Training Bag|New DIY Equipment 10

Mar

2011

I was inspired by Matt from The Strength Shop and Jim from Synergy Athletics – 40 Bulgarian Training Bag Exercises. It’s always fun to find new equipment to bring into the home gym; even more fun to be able to do it for about $30. I made a Bulgarian Training Bag. Simple enough. So simple ...