Quite often in this world, our fellow citizens live with an "every man for himself" mentality. They figure they have to fight for what they want, and shove everyone else out of the way. Stomp on anyone who tries to stop you, and do whatever it takes to get your good. Of course, this is [...]
I like my little LA Fitness gym. The members are mostly nice, not too much attitude, and the gym is kept in reasonable order. We have our gripes about all of these, but the gym does okay for me and my workout partner, John. But one gripe we DO have is the canned LA Fitness [...]
Okay, I admit it! My BRAIN is FULL! I seem to have packed in as much information and pulled out as many ideas as I can for now. I'm getting signals that the old noggin is filled to the brim. It's time to vacate! For the past 4 months I have written 10 new compositions [...]
Every day in the gym my workout partner, John, and I will notice some lifter who is engaged in "ego lifting." This well-intentioned but misguided gym member has piled more plated on the bar than they can actually accomplish, and John and I will exchange looks because we know what is coming next. In almost [...]
The new year always brings lots of new members to the gym. For regulars, this is a mixed bag. We always encourage everyone to get into shape and wish everyone well with their workout goals. However, a gym full of fledgling members brings with it a number of challenges. Of course, these new members have [...]
Memberships at "full service" gyms are down. With the internet and nitch marketing, many people now find the service they need in other ways. Yoga studios, for example, can provide a specific service that used to be a part of a larger gym setting. However, one of the main reasons that big gyms are not [...]
One of the most satisfying things about being an accomplished lifter in the gym is when you can help a young aspiring lifter to be more successful. This usually takes the form of answering some simple questions, or maybe giving some pointers about exercise technique. When I see these young men, usually high school aged, [...]
As much as we try to live out the ideal Holiday scenario of peace on earth, holding hands around the tree and swaying, and being thrilled with every gift we give or receive, we all know this is not really going to happen. The holidays can be very stressful and can bring tension to our [...]
Gus is my best buddy, a 7 1/2 year old Bichon / Poodle mix who's a great cuddler and enthusiastic eater. As we enter the holiday season it can be hard to eat smart and not put on a few pounds. The world is full of treats and cookies, cakes and pies, and everyone seems [...]
The holidays are here and it's time to gather together with our families and eat ourselves into a coma. Actually, I love Thanksgiving. It reminds us to stop and have gratitude for our blessings....always a positive thing to do....and it's a day that's all about great food. And Family. And Football. The trick is to [...]