What is an “EMOM” Workout? Back in September I started a workout block that was built on an upper-body / lower-body EMOM split (you can see the full workout here). The base of the workout was 3 reps of fairly heavy deadlifts, every minute, on the minute, for 10 minutes. After four minutes of rest, … Read more
This article is part of a series called “Supplements After 50”. You can view the first 3 posts here, here, and here. There are lots of reasons to take supplements. I take a bunch. Because of our diet, lifestyle, and the natural aging process, middle-aged guys like me sometimes need to fill in the gaps … Read more
This article is part of a series called “Supplements After 50”. The first two posts are here and here. Magnesium is a recent addition to my supplement regimen. If you’re like me, you mindlessly take a daily multi-vitamin, expecting that your “recommended daily allowances” are in that horse pill. Just like we discovered with vitamin … Read more
My dad and I did a lot of projects together when I was young, like yard work, DIY, and especially automotive repair. We were lower middle-class and couldn’t afford to send our cars to the shop when they broke down. And they broke down a lot. I remember when my dad would start handing over … Read more
Workout Philosophy I cycle through workouts every 6 weeks or so. They often change based on what my goals are, especially related to the rugby season. At the beginning of the off season, I concentrate on putting on muscle (hypertrophy). These workouts are generally medium-high reps (8-12) over 4 sets or so, with medium weight. … Read more
This is the second in a series called “Supplements After 50”. The first post is here. You – like me – know of vitamin D because it builds “healthy bones and teeth”. Since the 1920’s, vitamin D has been added to milk because of its ability to help the body absorb calcium. In the 1920’s … Read more