Fitness-minded Hotel

During an overnight trip this week I was fortunate enough to stay at an Even Hotel, which is part of … More

Summary for 2017

The results of my paddling and gym training for 2017.  I didn’t paddle nearly as much as I wanted to … More

Last week of the year in the gym

And boy was it a big one. I had a couple days off from work and I planned a recovery … More

Massive workout and some time to reflect on my training and my life

I was out of the country this past week and due to jet lag with disrupted sleep patterns, long work … More

Next generation fitness trackers

We’re having a drought here in Central Virginia so I have not done much paddling during a time of year … More

Good sleep, good workout

I finally got a good night’s sleep and then had the gym all to myself this evening after work. Great … More

I hate gym shopping

Now that Gold’s Gym Charlottesville announced it is closing at the end of the month, I find myself in the … 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

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