The Grecian Ideal

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19948336333170450692012-02-16T09:24:21.733-08:00The Grecian IdealFollow me as I get into shape while dispensing fitness anecdotes and tips through the magic of blogging.This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-75271445247450580812011-01-19T13:25:00.000-08:002011-01-19T13:26:21.049-08:00Eat a Carrot.

It's pretty simple. More actual bloggy content coming soon.

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-17569124525907271122011-01-10T12:12:00.000-08:002011-01-10T12:15:30.841-08:00One Tough Mudder-effer

http://toughmudder.com/ Okay, I've been eyeballing this page for a while now trying to muster up the balls to register for this mud run. I have 5 months to whip myself back into shape. Time to buy a new white board and start jotting down some goals! Get some!!!

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-59197346791055782002010-06-23T03:16:00.000-07:002010-06-23T10:26:38.082-07:00The Prodigal Gym Rat

Holy schnikes! It has been roughly 6 weeks since I've been to the gym (not counting the sporadic yoga classes) - and I'm already feeling the consequences. My energy levels are noticably lower and my back fat is coming back! I haven't gone for a run nor walked briskly since I rolled my ankle three months ago in Muay Thai. Yesterday was my first official return to the gym. Ah, chin up, pull up,

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-45020583908902359792010-02-15T14:22:00.000-08:002010-02-16T01:40:44.840-08:00The Big 4

Spring break is around the corner and I KNOW everyone wants to look their best when they hit the beach. There are four basic exercises that will help get you bigger and stronger than you've ever been. Most guys I see in the gym ignore them or perform them incorrectly, but when done properly - you will wonder how you ever did without them.1. Pull-Up - targets upper back, biceps, posterior &

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-42059887760192262572010-01-16T01:30:00.000-08:002010-01-16T01:56:55.337-08:00The Spartacus Challenge

Get the scoop: Men's Health: The Spartacus Challenge Download the FREE app for your iPhone or iTouch (iTunes required): Spartacus Workout Application Join or follow me in my fitness goal for March 2010... The Spartacus Challenge! I have taken a hiatus but will be returning to the blog-o-sphere this year! Stay tuned for new posts on how to lose the holiday "winter" weight. No gimmicks here.

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-38884555432275183612010-01-07T21:49:00.000-08:002010-01-07T21:49:37.583-08:00I Am Not Gay (Not That There's Anything Wrong With That...)

Seriously, what the heck? I've only been going to this gym for a week I've already been hit on 3 times and checked out in the shower. The hand dryer is right across from the shower stall I was in and this dude was drying his hands the whole time I was in the shower - like 5 minutes... how can anyone's hands POSSIBLY be that wet? In my peripheral vision I noticed him glancing up at me

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-3940879747405042192010-01-05T19:01:00.000-08:002010-01-05T19:05:33.330-08:00Homer Simpson Abs

I was listening to Kevin & Bean this morning while driving and laughing so hard that my sides hurt. Then I noticed a popping or clicking sensation on my right side just beneath by ribcage. It only happened when I laughed. When I got to the gym and looked in the mirror I realized that my 6-pack was really a 5 1/2-pack. A portion of my abdominal muscle actually rests "edge to edge" with my

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-41961500208510599552009-12-30T16:48:00.003-08:002009-12-30T17:10:36.201-08:00haiku

dressed in BBQ nestled inside a steak roll your time is fleeting

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-85353418247552830182009-11-18T02:58:00.000-08:002009-12-02T01:31:22.066-08:00Pull Your Weight

There is something to be said about mastering the pull-up and chin-up. It is incredibly empowering to be able to pull one's bodyweight. In the event of a possible inevitable zombie apocalypse, those who can leap over walls and pull themselves onto rooftops will have an obvious advantage. Even if you don't believe in zombies, I hope that by the end of this blog you will be inspired to

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-45680110881982946412009-10-20T22:25:00.000-07:002009-10-20T22:55:22.203-07:00Exercise Buffet

It seems to me that many people would exercise more if they had the motivation. The first thing a person should consider before starting an exercise program is identifying the purpose. Why do you want to exercise in the first place? Through this, what do you hope to achieve? More importantly, are your goals reasonable? Know your abilities as well as your limitations. Set a few goals that can be

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-30420284639618937472009-09-23T01:25:00.000-07:002009-09-23T17:34:00.468-07:0028 Days Later

It has been 28 days since I stepped back into the gym. My focus has been increasing overall muscular strength with special attention on core strength. I have also been keeping my heart rate within my target zone to build muscular endurance, stamina, and to maximize fat-burning. I do not enjoy performing sit-ups or crunches and I choose not to do either in my workouts. I have no use for

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-73867679889815334782009-09-21T12:49:00.000-07:002009-09-21T13:26:34.986-07:00Eat Yourself Thin

I enjoy food and as such, I do not deny myself of the joys of eating. I do not count calories or carbs but I am mindful of what I eat and when I eat it. I will still eat the occasional donut. Our bodies are most sensitive to insulin in the morning which is why breakfast should be our biggest meal of the day. Because our cortisol levels are highest around this time, skipping breakfast

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-42504570064005063882009-09-20T22:14:00.000-07:002009-09-21T00:31:32.080-07:00Choose to be Healthy

The basic rule to losing weight is expending more calories than is consumed. Creating a caloric deficit forces the body to start burning fat for fuel. Are you with me so far? Through virtue of this concept, the "secret" to losing weight appears simply to eat less and exercise more. Sounds easy, right? Many of us already know this. Yet currently the number one health concern among children in

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-67435483842313620572009-08-27T20:01:00.000-07:002009-08-27T20:01:44.029-07:00On the Right "Trac"

Holy freakin' crap. I just had my first workout using the HumanSport strength training machines by Star Trac. How can I describe how this system works? It feels like I'm using dumbbells/kettlebells but with the negative-resistance benefits associated with typical weight machines. The weights are pulled or pushed via non-linear, multi-lateral "tracks" which reminded me of training with gymnastic

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-44983663487790941202009-08-25T00:58:00.000-07:002009-08-26T07:11:34.223-07:00E-Day

Yesterday I did not go to the gym as I had planned so today will be the official start of E-Day (Exercise Day). I'll plug this data into Excel and make a data table so that future updates are less cumbersome and scroll-intensive. As soon as I get my camera and tripod set up I'll be posting progress photos with my weekly measurements.What is the grecian ideal? Calculate yours with the ideal

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-21355448354133237332009-08-24T22:57:00.001-07:002009-08-26T09:05:50.297-07:00One-Two Step

I am taking two easy steps towards keeping the fat off and the muscle on. The first step is drinking enough water to keep my liver and kidneys operating at peak levels. These organs are responsible for processing fat and other toxins but when the body is dehydrated, strain on the liver to help the kidneys process toxins effectively reduces its fat-reducing ability. In addition, staying hydrated

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-91338755937344454222009-08-20T00:03:00.000-07:002009-08-26T13:00:44.929-07:00I'm Going Going, Back Back, to Lifting Lifting

My return to the gym after a 5-month dry spell is fast approaching. In addition to posting weekly records of my weight and measurements, I will include a bi-weekly update of my body composition. My workout days will be alternatingly seperated into upper body, lower body, and cardio which will primarily consist of marathon training for the Las Vegas marathon Dec 6th.The image posted is my upper

This Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169625389929207336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994833633317045069.post-49120004564274884052009-08-12T03:57:00.000-07:002009-08-21T19:00:10.066-07:00The New Grecian Ideal

For the 3 people who had been reading this blog (hi mom!) which I started just over 12 months ago in the summer of 2008, you may remember that I was in top physical conditioning. I was doing 8-10 mile daily runs with gusto, filled out my shirts, and felt confident in a bathing suit. So how is it that in less than a year I dropped almost 10 pounds of muscle and now share the physique of a Kenyan

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