WEEKS 16, 17 & 18AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 7 weeks 1-15 can be read here: Bad Luck or Antibiotic-Induced Tendon Rupture? Since being floxed last fall, I’ve been dealing with a significant number of medical issues. Since fluoroquinolone toxicity is … Read More
As a father of two young boys, “free” time does not exist and I have very little time to dedicate to my hobbies. With these time restrictions, I need to be creative in how I train so that I succeed … Read More
April 28, 2019 I suffered a full rupture / tear of my distal bicep tendon at my elbow. I had surgery to reattach the tendon and as I write this, I am in the midst of the 16-week recovery process. If I am lucky, this will be the end of my tendons issues, although I am anxious that this could just be the beginning. Let me explain. … Read More
I spent hours browsing Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and Amazon trying to figure out what power cage to purchase for my home gym. Based on my lifting history, I was looking for a cage that offered the following: a maximum weight … Read More
The first time I did the farmer’s walk in 2012. The university gym had a hex trap bar – at the time I was having some issues with my squatting (hip pain). To get some lower body work, I was … Read More
My first experience using a fat bar for curls was in 2012. The university gym had a straight fat bar – at the time I was not doing much accessory work, but the fact that a fat bar not only … Read More
I finished level 1 on my 12 week HIIT program continuing to use a stair climber for 2/3 of the duration (10 minutes) and doing squats for the last 1/3 (5 minutes). For details regarding HIIT and the plan I … Read More
The morning of April 28th I was very excited and optimistic about the future – it had been years since my life had been so conducive to getting back in shape: GYM SITUATION: Since moving to NH 3 years ago, … Read More
With my job/career change and adding another kid to the mix, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to be where I want to be physically. I still have the drive and motivation, but as a dad, my priorities have changed and … Read More
With my injured bicep tendon, I am still unable to lift weights. Since I have gained ~1 lb per week since the injury (7 weeks ago) I decided I really needed to do something. I’ve been trying to make conscious … Read More