When you really look at it, the fact that gyms exist really shows how we have progressed technologically as a society, but regressed physically. If we were able to get sufficient exercise in our daily lives, then we wouldn't need gyms. But we don't get sufficient exercise (well, many of us don't, myself included), so we do,…
It's almost the end of March, and if you're like most people, then your new year's resolution is probably dead in the water. A few posts ago I talked about how I got into powerlifting over a year ago and some of the progress I had seen with it. Now, let me be clear that…
I'm writing this a bit prematurely as it's been more like 11 months, but whatever, close enough. For pretty much my entire life (with maybe the exception of my infancy) I've been a pretty lanky guy. Now, I've gone in and out of really "caring" about this. Most of the time I'd tell myself things like…
If you take a look around most modern gyms, you will probably see a section with lots of cardio equipment, a vast array of weight machines, and (usually) a small section off in a corner with the free weights (rack of dumbbells, benches, squat racks, etc.) Now, look around and check out what sorts of…
Here's where the rubber hits the road. You've got the motivation, now what do you do? Well, there are some choices you have at your disposal. First, you must assess your goals. For type I (fat) nerdy guys, the goal will probably be to lose weight and gain muscle. For type II (skinny) nerdy guys,…