Elastic Waist is currently looking for “anti-diet” tips, a concept which I love both for the opportunity of turning the diet industry’s sound bites back on them and for the opportunity to practice being witty and pithy. However, despite my being both witty AND pithy (in my own esteemed opinion;)) they have not chosen any …
I love monkeys. Almost anything is funny to me if a monkey is doing it. And most of the people at my gym this morning probably feel the same way! You wouldn’t believe all the comment Allison and I got as we completed Day 1 of the Monkey Bar Gym workout. At first glance, I …
Believe it or not, I’ve actually had a few people ask to be e-mailed when I put up a new post (which is pretty much daily). So, if you’d like to be added to my e-mail list, I put in a handy-dandy little sign up box right under my picture on the right hand side. …
In my previous post, I mentioned really liking a few exercises I found in a magazine courtesy of the Monkey Bar Gym. The Internet being what it is, one of their net admin, Sarah, left a comment telling me that I could get more of their fun workouts for – gasp!! – FREE! Free might …
I decided to practice what I preach. So after my post Weight Machines Are For Losers, I decided to go totally “FT” (which stands for Functional Training, not “fttttttt”). Boy howdy am I sore!!! Yesterday, I kept my same circuit of weights with descending sets but instead did all of my exercises on the bosu …
Specifically, machines are for people who want to lose muscle, joint mobility and flexibility. Fitness, like everything, goes through fads and weight machines (like the leg press, seated military press, lat pull-down and even the venerated Smith Machine) are definitely on their way to the “Don’t” list. According to this article (thanks, Allison!), you are …
After Hungry Waif interviewed me for her blog (on which she has also posted hilarious and informative interviews with both Leslie and Mark), I decided it would be fun to turn the tables on her and asking her all the questions that I’ve always wanted to ask a chef. Some of you e-mailed a few …
People most want what is difficult to get, just because of its unattainable nature. It’s human nature. Marketers know that. Even children know that. (You want proof? Come to my house now that all the Christmas toys have lost their luster. The older ones only want whatever toy the baby is holding purely because the …
To whom it may concern: When I heard that Jennie Berglund had been nominated for the YMCA Instructor of the Year, I was so excited. I’ve met a lot of amazing staff members during the time I’ve been a Y member, but I can’t think of anyone who deserves to be honored more than this …
Letter of Recommendation for Jennie Berglund, YMCA Instructor of the Year Nominee Jennie is the kind of teacher who knows every student’s name. She notices when someone new comes in or needs help. She notices when you miss a class and checks up to make sure you are okay. She knows if you get new …
