As the owner of a robust garage gym I don’t spend a ton of time thinking about gyms and their members. That is, until I heard an absolutely fascinating episode of the Planet Money podcast on NPR now (or subscribe via iTunes). The episode covered the tactics that low-cost
Keeping your shoulders back and down is not only the best way to improve your posture, doing so keeps your body and shoulders in a structurally sound position to move big weight in movements like bent rows, bench presses and overhead presses. The simple drill above will help teach you
Exercise
Heavy weightlifting, like most any sport, can cause pain and soreness. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are what most people turn to first and for many these drugs are part of a daily routine. When it comes to NSAIDs and bodybuilding/weight lifting the debate
Exercise
You cannot train hard every week forever, your body simply cannot take it. You’ll end up fatigued, sore and prone to injury. When you train hard for a long duration of time, you eventually have to take one step back in order to take two steps forward. Training absolutely
Book
In 2007 I decided to get serious about weight lifting. I scoured the internet for a place to start and nearly every source pointed in one direction, Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength (SS). So what is Starting Strength, who does it work for, what are the programs’ pros and cons?
I’m a big fan of some bumpy terrain and a mountain bike, this is that on steroids. In The Ridge, pro cyclist Danny Macaskill makes some jagged rock outcroppings and the steep hills of Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye look like nothing. Might just be the meanest
The Copenhagen Wheel is a pretty brilliant innovation. The is the first commercially available version of the Copenhagen Wheel. Now available for sale. Pre-order at http://www.superpedestrian.com for a limited edition, hand-crafted Copenhagen Wheel, invented and built in Cambridge, MA.
I really love these maker videos. The Bike Maker is about making bikes, dealing with adversity, uncertainty, and finding a purpose in life. Well worth a watch.
Commuting by bike is a great way to get a car off the road, but the folks at Bicycled Bikes will allow you to get one back on it while still saving the planet. A very cool concept. Reflective lights become turn signals, car upholstery is refashioned as a saddle