By Tyson on December 11, 2008
- You don’t need to use 4 different machines at the same time. If someone wants to use one, don’t give them the “How dare you interrupt my workout” look. Most gyms only have 1 or 2 pieces of a specific type of equipment…please share.
- Clean up After Yourself – I really hate it when people leave their power drink cups/cans all over the place. Most gyms have garbage cans. Please use them. Almost every gym I have ever been to has rules around carrying a towel with you to wipe up sweat yet I seem to be the only one that ever follows that. I know we all sweat but we don’t have to all share the same pool of sweat. Gyms are also starting to have cleaning supplies on hand just in case you “forgot” your towel. Please use them.
- Leave no trace – One of my biggest pet peeves is the guy/girl that has to leave all their weights on the machine. We know you are huge and can squat 600 pounds but I shouldn’t have to be the one that removes it. It’s not my job and it also interrupts my flow at the gym. Please put all weight away when done. If you are physically unable to do so after working out, then maybe you should take it down a notch.
- Don’t hog the treadmill – Many gyms have time limits on cardio machines during busy hours. There is a reason for that, and you should obey it.
- Cover up – I respect the confidence that allows some people to walk around the locker room naked. Know what else I respect? Seeing you wearing a towel after your shower to keep the locker room a comfortable place for everyone. You also dont need to stand in front of the one full length mirror admiring yourself for 20 minutes. Tuck in your shirt, comb your hair and walk away.
Posted in The Gym
By Tyson on December 10, 2008
I ran across this recipe on my computer yesterday and thought I would share it with everyone. I made it many months ago using turkey and it turned out really good. I was even able to freeze a lot of it and eat it later on. Best of all; Its healthy! If you end up making it for yourself, drop me a line and let me know what you think.
Buffalo Stew
You can use ground beef or turkey instead of buffalo if you’d like.
2lbs of ground buffalo meat
1 large (29oz) can of diced tomatoes (don’t drain, will need the juice)
1 can (15oz) beef broth
1 medium carrot
2 celery stalks
1 small onion
1c of sliced mushrooms
1 c. of Red Wine
1 tsp of black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tsp of garlic
1/2 tbsp of red pepper (optional)
Brown your buffalo in a skillet. You don’t need to have the temperature very high, buffalo meat is VERY lean. Watch while prepping your vegetables to make sure you don’t burn the meat. Slice the carrot, celery and onion into small pieces, and set aside. Once your meat is browned, combine the meat, vegetables, spices and wine into a Crock Pot. Stir all the ingredients together, so everything will cook evenly. Cover and set your Crock Pot on high, and let it cook for 4-6 hours, until veggies are tender. (Because buffalo is so lean, its nice to slow cook like this.) Makes 6 servings at 36g of protein per serving.
Posted in Nutrition
By Tyson on December 8, 2008
- There are 1,040 calories in two slices of regular size Pizza Hut Meat Lovers stuffed crust pizza. You would have to do 2,862 jumping jacks in order to burn off that many calories!
- There is a 40% boost in antioxidants when produce is grown organically.
- You risk a 17% lose in muscle power after just 4 weeks of inactivity.
- You can gain as much as a 10% increase in power output just by listening to your favorite tunes while working out!
Posted in Health
By Tyson on December 5, 2008
I am still feeling the after effects of the flu from 2 weeks ago. I finally went to the Doctor this afternoon and turns out that I have a sinus infection. They gave me some medicine and I hope to be 100% better in a few days. Why am I telling everyone this? I am hoping that once I feel better, I can get into this fitness blogging big time. My goal is to create some video’s of different exercises as well as some pretty cool fitness articles. I just don’t feel like doing much right now. So please don’t lose faith in me. It will get better from here on out. Promise!
On a bright note; I did manage to get a workout in today. Biceps and Triceps. The Black Powder definitely overcomes the effects of this sinus infection. My arms are still pretty sore.
On a sour note; when I went to the Doctor office today, I weighed in at 190lbs. That is about 10 pounds over what I thought I would be. I did have on some heavy shoes and clothes but still seems really high. Might have to reevaluate my diet and cardio program. I got a wedding to get ready for!
Posted in Health
By Tyson on December 4, 2008
Stuck in a rut or looking for motivation to try and get more out of your workout? You might want to consider placing a side bet with a friend or coworker. In the three years that I have been with my company I have organized 4 different contests for weight loss. They have ranged from 2-12 people and between 20-200 dollars on the line. We even tried the 100 pushup challenge (didn’t go too far though). Sometimes it’s easier to push yourself to the gym when you know that someone else might be beating you.
I have a buddy right now that is involved in a bet with a female friend of ours. The bet is to see who can lose the most body fat by the end of December. The loser has to color their hair any color that the winner so chooses and then they go out and celebrate. Sounds kind of odd to me but he has really pushed himself hard to win this thing. He is already done 6 pounds! Yesterday he and I bet that he couldn’t do 10 unassisted pull-ups without stopping. He has to the end of January to complete it. If he loses, he owes me supper. If he wins, then he has the added benefit of being that much stronger.
The point is, if you are lacking in motivation right now; grab a friend and hit the gym together. You will be surprised by the results.
Posted in Health
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