Too often do we hear the overzealous would-be fitness enthusiast, galvanized by a suddenly insatiable and neurotic desire to finally–at long last, after all these years, I’m really gonna do it this time–get in top physical condition, exclaim to the world amidst a booming de-crescendo of sarcastic “yeah right’s” and “heard that before’s”, that one time-honored and clichaic proclamation: “I’m going to work out every day this week!” Read the rest of this entry »
We’ve all seen this scene before: beyond the glass double doors of your local gymnasium lies a sea of hulking elliptical machines, stationary bikes and treadmills, on which are mounted kindly gym patrons, some reading magazines, some watching TV, most moving slowly and methodically in unison and all having fallen victim to the universe’s most pervasive fitness myth—that spending 45 minutes S-L-O-W-L-Y jogging, riding, or ellipsing is a good or even average way to get in shape. Read the rest of this entry »
One reconstructive knee surgery and countless hours of diligent rehabilitation have returned New England Patriot Tom Brady to MVP form after the star quarterback suffered a career threatening injury two years ago at the hands of then-Kansas City Chief Bernard Pollard. The newly reconstructed Brady strongly resembles the old—laser throwing accuracy, flawless mechanics, a deep ball that whistles like a guided missile—but this 2.0 version of the two-time SuperBowl MVP sports a nifty knee brace that he hopes will prevent another catastrophic leg injury. Read the rest of this entry »
You may have seen a pair of quirky looking five-toed training shoes at your local gym. In all likelihood you were looking at the Vibram Five Fingers, the popular new footwear product that uses cutting edge technology to simulate the experience of walking and running barefoot. Read the rest of this entry »
The “fog” had already descended upon Philadelphia Eagle linebacker Stewart Bradley when he re-entered Sunday’s 27-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers after having sustained a concussion due to a high-impact collision with teammate Ernie Sims. Stumbling around the field punch-drunk, Bradley looked like a battle-worn medieval soldier with neither sword nor shield—vulnerable, unprotected, and ill-equipped to fight. If it had been a heavyweight boxing match, Bradley’s corner would have thrown in the towel. But this was NFL Football. So against all reason and logic, Bradley stumbled about for a few more miserable moments. And now only time will tell how long before the “fog” will disperse. Read the rest of this entry »
Remember when then-Tennessee Titan Lendale White claimed he dropped 30 pounds in a matter of months from dropping Patron Silver tequila from his diet? Laugh if you want but White was on to something. Read the rest of this entry »
I know, I know: real men don’t do Yoga. Most of today’s male athletes frown on Vinyasa Yoga for fitness much in the same way that male athletes in the 1980’s frowned on ballet for fitness (ballet, as you may remember, was a preferred fitness workout of NFL-great Hershel Walker). All chanting aside, incorporating a strong Yoga workout into a sports conditioning program or regular fitness routine is immensely beneficial for today’s active person. Read the rest of this entry »
By the time Detroit Lions superstar wideout Calvin Johnson realized that his sizzling game winning touchdown was actually an incompletion, he had already received a rousing ovation from the crowd, a few congratulatory back pats from his teammates, and the quiet respect of his adversaries. Yet at the moment when defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory by a booth review, all Johnson was left with was bewilderment at the officials’ weak interpretation of an admittedly poorly drafted NFL reception rule. Read the rest of this entry »
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