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Goals – World Cup Soccer edition

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One word comes to mind this time of year…

GOAL!!!!

That’s right! It’s World Cup Soccer time! Or should that be Futbol? I’m going with Soccer :)

ESPN’s ratings drop significantly this time of year in the South and if they would just say “up next in Futbol…” more American Football guys would stick around… Lots of reasons for the traditional drop:

  • Football, the American version, is still over two months away.
  • The Spurs took the title from the Heat
  • The Kings dominated the Rangers
  • The US Open (golf) is over
  • MLB is just boring to watch on TV
  • The World Cup is the best thing going….seriously!

Whatever your sport of choice, the World Cup draws more fans each year. And soccer continues to become more popular throughout the US. With soccer in mind, let’s talk about… GOALS!

Goal Setting

Like any project, break down any goal whether it is [Read more…]

Dr. Feelgood and the Motley Crue

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Dr. Feelgood

When you’re 40-ish and are old enough that you grew up listening to Motley Crue, there is a pretty good chance you are now listening to a different Dr. Feelgood.

That song came out in 1989 if you can believe that. Here it is for your nostalgia or education – I’m sure you’ve at least heard it before…

Dr. Feelgood at 40ish

Usually when I go to the Dr., I hate it – not for reasons you might think…

I just hate sitting in an office where I know most people are [Read more…]

Easter Eggs – The Chicken or the Egg

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As we approach Easter weekend and what has become another huge “Candy Holiday”, take a few seconds to think about what you are going to consume…

The Chicken or the Egg

Did you immediately think of chicken eggs or one of the tasty Cadbury Creme Eggs versions or perhaps a huge chocolate egg shell?

Seriously?  If you thought about chicken eggs and the tragedy that is the wasted protein and GAINZ that are being lost in the grass and leaves you can stop reading now… You are good.

Otherwise, read on.

I have yet to meet an overweight person who [Read more…]

Divergent

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What does the first in a series of books about virtues in a dystopian society have to do with being 40ish and working out?  A lot more than I expected.

I haven’t read The Divergent Book Series yet, but my daughters loved them and wanted to see the movie. 

As with most of their public appearances now, I am not invited. Plus I didn’t want to see some teenage girl movie so I dropped them off and I went to Wings to watch some basketball and make other bad choices :)

When I picked them up, they kept raving about how good the books were, how good the movie was, how the movie was different from the book, and how much I would like the movie.  Hmmm.  They know me pretty well so I guess I’ll have to go see it.

After checking out some of the reviews, Veronica’s blog, and some YouTube previews… I am in.  

But after finding out more about the story, all I am thinking about is how this relates to real life… especially the lives of people who exercise in some form or fashion.

Virtues of an “Exerciser”

There are five basic virtues [Read more…]

Six Pack Abs with Not So Average Joe

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aka – Six Pack abs and the 80-20 rule

The COLD Six Pack

Six pack abs guy - beers covering his one pack absEveryone wants a six pack. Most 40-ish guys just want it to be cold and in a convenient carrying case. The ones who want it to be ON their belly instead of IN their belly have a little more work to do than just swinging by the corner store on the way home.

This is the beginning of my quest for the mythical six pack abs. 

That Guy has them most of the time and can dial them in if needed for beach trips or a weekend on the lake or at the neighborhood pool/cookout.

The HOT Six Pack

Six Pack Abs is the goal - losing weight is the keyMost of you have heard the phrase “washboard abs” and I’m not quite 40-ish-plus enough to have used or seen a washboard in action, but I can tell you everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, appreciates a hot 6 pack – whether it is on a man or woman. Sexy. Hot.

Also, EVERYONE wants [Read more…]

Give up Good and Go for Great

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Like most 40-ish guys, you work/live in an environment where there is always a random candy dish – at home, in a lobby, or possibly even on your desk.

It’s Just 1 tiny M&M

M&M candy jarAs I walked past the candy dish in our house last night, I reached in for an M&M just like hundreds of times before, maybe thousands. And like most ‘junk’ food, who can stop with just one tiny M&M? No thought or plan or even malicious intent – just habit.

After a few had “melted in my mouth and not my hands“, I saw an email from Not So Average Joe inquiring on tomorrow’s workout. I responded with the norm and then mentioned… oh yeah, need to start with a mile on the treadmill to burn off some chocolate candy.

That got me thinking… How far would I need to run to burn off those bad choices?

Imagine if you did eat just one…

What amount of exercise would it take to burn those calories?

After a little research, I will never look at some foods in the same way. Ever.

Warning!!!
If you enjoy junk food and don’t want [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…]