We Interrupt This Storyline to Bring You Unicorns

Now in color!

So. Drew did a thing this weekend.  A thing that involved unicorns, a foam pit, getting covered in color, and – perhaps the most unbelievable thing of all – actual physical activity. I took part in a 5k. More specifically, I took part in the Color Run at the National Harbor.  And I had a… Continue reading We Interrupt This Storyline to Bring You Unicorns

Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: The PAIN

"The weirdest part is that I think she ENJOYS it..."

Wish I could say I was exaggerating. But no. Recently, I’ve had moments when, after coming back from the gym, I can barely lift my arms/move in general.  Especially after I’ve had a workout with my trainer.  Never really when I’ve gone there by myself, which either means that I’m not pushing myself hard enough… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: The PAIN

Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: The Kettlebell

Blasted little bugger...

Dear Kettlebell, Let’s just get this out of the way: I hate you. Why is it that in a gym full of large, intimidating machines that look like they could cause some serious damage to my person, that you, essentially a fancy metal ball with a handle on it, are the most awkward, rage inducing piece… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: The Kettlebell

Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: All the Feels

Not included: that weird moment of Guilt afterwards that I haven't done enough.

During the abnormally long process of me signing up for a gym membership, one of the things the manager mentioned to me was what working out can do for anxiety.  And with anxiety basically being my default mode, I was more than interested.  From what I gathered, exercise can alleviate this feeling and help you… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: All the Feels

Things I’ve Learned At the Gym: Hunger Pains

Food glorious food, man.

Every time I come home from the gym, I’ve always been super incredibly hungry.  I don’t know why.  My best guess is that I’m finally expending some calories, and my body’s like, “Wait, what’s happening?  Where are they all going?  We need more!”  Of course, I can’t just gorge myself.  That would pretty much negate… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned At the Gym: Hunger Pains

Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: Planks

If your arms aren't spasming, it means you aren't doing it right. Or is that just me?

Whoever developed planks as exercise was probably some sort of sadist, right? I don’t know why, but these are the hardest exercise I’ve had to do at the gym thus far.  Maybe it’s the lack of upper body strength.  Maybe it’s because I’m a big guy and trying to balance all of my weight on… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned at the Gym: Planks