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Low Testosterone?

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Time for a few minutes of no BS info on being 40-ish… If you are 20-ish, this article probably isn’t for you.

Just read a great article about Low Testosterone in Time Magazine!

For anyone attempting to turn back father times effect on your body, you should take the 10 minutes to read it.

I know you’ve seen or heard the ads for Low-T or low testosterone for guys or hormone replacement for women. If they are pumping that much money into ads, you know it is a big industry.

One tip though – don’t try to read it while you’re walking on a treadmill…. either exercise or read – not both. Especially if I am waiting on your treadmill and you are at level 1.3! That is for another post so that’s all about that for now!

Taking the ‘Test’ – Pass or Fail

Very interesting change that is taking place among our 40-ish population. There are so many 40-ish and 50-ish men and women who [Read more…]

Manscaping, Landscaping, and Pie

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Forgive me, but I am “That Guy”. In case you think you know what this article is about based on the title, you are probably right. If you are easily offended or don’t like reality and a little “R” rating then this post, and probably this site, isn’t for you. If so, then carry on…

Yard of the MonthDriving home through our beautiful neighborhood and I pass a sign that reads “Yard of the Month”.

No doubt the person earned it! Endless hours spent in the yard pulling weeds, watering, mulching, planting and all of that crap… Or they paid someone very well to do it for them, but let’s assume they did the work since I’ve seen them out there… a lot!

I guess some people see yard work as relaxing or a form of exercise. I don’t. To me, it is a necessary weekly chore. I’ll get my exercise in the gym or running down the street. The yard work is just a few extra calories burned for me – bonus calories…

Landscaping the business

This got me thinking about what if that person (yes, I’ve seen them out there and they do need it) spent more time working on physical goals.

Then, just as quickly, my brain took a sharp right turn and I thought of a funny scene from American Pie where Jim’s father is teaching him about female anatomy. I still laugh when [Read more…]

40ish Men vs Women

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Women with 6 pack absI would venture to guess that most 40-ish men fit the common core of America… married with children and long hours in the office.

During our off time we spend time with our children and wives and have very little “me time” – I hate that phrase BTW. Straggle into any gym at 5am and you’ll find the 40-ish man sacrificing sleep to squeeze in some “me time”.

We all know 40-ish women have it easy… right? They are typically not the breadwinners in this generation and have all day to sleep in, do their nails, eat BonBons, drink red wine, and watch Ellen and workout at their leisure.

40-ish women have it easy!

JK! Nothing could be further from the truth!

From my perspective (That Guy), the 40-ish male may have the stresses of providing for a family financially(maybe half, maybe more or less now), and most likely die earlier due to that, but the 40-ish female has that and the additional stress of everything else… not to mention having to deal with the 40-ish male!

I saw this interesting video on male vs female perspective…caution it is PG-13 or maybe R rated.

Thankfully, I am one of the few lucky ones and married the most beautiful, kind, and understanding female on the planet… not to mention the most fit 40-ish female I have ever seen. I wish I had her abs!

Interesting what I find with the two sexes perspectives:

Let’s not forget that if it were up to men, there would be no more children. To put it into perspective, I can’t think of any man who would ever volunteer to pass a grapefruit! I’ll trade all my stress over childbirth any day of the week.

So guys….put your violins up, suck it up and remember how good you have it! And remind your fitty better half of that fact!

40-ish wives… remember we are not that complex beings….food, shelter, sex….that is it!

Here’s to all of us 40-ish humans getting/staying fit. Now let’s see if I can get to my wife’s ab level before the beach in a couple weeks!

Leave a comment below and let me know how right/wrong I am :)

Kiss me, I’m Ironish!

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Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Green, Shamrocks, Parades, Parties, Leprechauns, Celebrations, and Green Beer!

Kiss me, I’m Irish!

That has become the phrase of the day! And St. Patrick’s day has become an international day of celebration of…

St. Patrick's Day Green Beer or WorkoutWell, I have no idea other than it is a really good excuse to get a bunch of people to party and drink green beer.

Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t really need an excuse to drink beer, but I always find it fascinating how people rally around a good beer drinking event.

  • Super Bowl
  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • 4th of July
  • Summer weekends at the lake
  • Anytime at the beach
  • And my personal favorite – New Year’s Eve

Kiss off, I’m Ironish!

What got me thinking about this is several friends wanted [Read more…]

300: Rise of an Empire

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300 + ripped up warriors

Years ago when the first 300 movie came out there were some pretty good workout routines that showed up online that these guys did to get into that kind of shape.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, look at the links for some of those dudes. Not only did they have some excellent muscle, there were also shredded. Lean.

300 and 40ish cardio

Now, like a lot of other guys in [Read more…]

Be the hammer and the nail?

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It’s not about the nail

For most guys, life’s little bumps seem easy… give us an issue, complaint, or obstacle and most of us will quickly change into “solution man“.

I’ve noticed that most guys can come up with a solution to just about any dilemma, and for some reason, most gals don’t always want that as you can see in this classic ‘That Guy’ video.

Be the Hammer?

What if we applied our solution generating powers to our own personal lives and fitness situations?

What if we looked at ourselves with the detached, objective perspective and analysis we have when solving problems for others?

Then, what if we actually listened to our internal hammer/self assessment and took the necessary steps to [Read more…]

How to Fight Gravity

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Gravity

While running on the hamster wheel in our gyms cardio theater, I was able to pass some time watching the movie Gravity.

I’m sure the movie won a bunch of Oscar awards… personally I don’t care.

40-ish Women Rock

I did notice that Sandra Bullock showed the world how a 40-ish female can alter her [Read more…]

Cross Fit Guy vs Power Lifter (or the Battle of the Bulge)

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Battle of the Bulge

Anyone who has spent time in the gym has heard the expression, “Go heavy or go home.“
After all, as any red blooded 40-ish knows, if a little is good for you then a lot must be great!

 

The Power Lifter

Years of heavy lifting has been awesome!  Stronger than most men regardless of age and what a great feeling when you throw around some weight and hit new goals…

After 20+ years of lifting and exercising and now that I am 40ish, I’m beginning to see a perspective change. Actually, it reminds me of a commercial we (Gym Rats) often laugh about. Maybe it hits too close to home…

If you could be anyone…?

Who garners respect in the gym? The massive power lifter or the cross fitter/runner guy?

Of course, the one who’s [Read more…]

A Zombie Apocalypse

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5am Gym Rat

A Zombie Apocalypse?

A look inside the daily routine of a 5am gym rat…

  • Wake before any sane person would ever consider possible.
  • Slam an energy drink while driving – in the dark – to the gym.
  • Warm up, work out!
  • Shower, shave and TCB.
  • Arrive at work before most guys leave the house.

That is just the start of the daily routine of those 40-ish year olds who have a never ending desk job, bills to pay, kids in sports…

All while attempting to maintain some glimpse of being an ‘in shape’ guy.

Types of Zombies

Stop by any health club at 5am and you’ll find nothing short of a Zombie Apocalypse.

You’ve got your mindless, burned out 40-ish men.

Some young pups in their 30’s clinging to their youth

And then a handful of [Read more…]