Starting to wind down in the gym

My gym workout this evening started to look different than it has lately. I did some relatively light calf raises … More

Exercises for kayakers

A few of my favorite exercises… Raised leg dumbbell flies: Raised leg dumbbell pullover: Reverse dumbbell fly: Barbell back squat: … More

Winding down the heavy training

It doesn’t seem like October was all that long ago, but that was when kayaking season ended and my in-the-gym, … More

Missed training day yesterday turned into gold

I had to leave town on business yesterday and thanks to heavy traffic and an accident on the D.C. beltway … More

Checking in with an update

It was an absolutely gorgeous weekend in Central Virginia with temperatures near 70-degrees F and I was very happy to … More

Training run

#PaddlingBuddyDave and I will be doing our first joint training run on the North Rivanna Reservoir in the morning. I’m … More

Sugar is killing us

For more than half a century, we’ve been led to believe that fat is the root of all dietary evil. … More

Gyms and grocery stores

I just realized I treat most gyms the same as grocery stores. I shop and use the stuff on the … More

Vinnie Tortorich’s first podcast for kids

Baloney Juice and Coke – Episode 753

My review of the Atlas Wearables Wristband 2 gym tracker

Purchase through my affiliate’s link: https://amzn.to/2FF5j2F I’ve been looking to replace my Amiigo fitness tracker ever since the company announced … More

Canoe & Kayak Buying Decision Tree

Sleep is an important yet often overlooked part of training

I don’t usually get enough sleep myself, but after 4 straight days in the gym I’ve focused on trying to … More

Dave The Kayaker’s Meat Muffin Recipe

I’ve been experimenting with a well-known, 90-second paleo bread recipe and I think I’ve perfected a very tasty treat for … More

First real test of the new year

I got called out of the country on business this week and only managed to get in one workout in … More

Off-season training in the gym

I made it through the holidays without gaining any weight and have actually managed to drop 2 or 3 pounds … More