A Random Summer Day of Happiness

As much as it may blow living in the northern-most metropolis in North America during the winter, the summer’s definitely make up for it. Despite the fact that the mosquitoes are big enough to carry off small animals and an Olsen twin or two, the 17 hours of daylight, warm temperatures and easy availability of high-powered rocket-fuel bug spray more than make up for it. Plus, Boot Camp groups are a hell of a lot more fun outdoors.

A few months ago I decided to join Twitter, and if you’re on there too, feel free to follow me by clicking the little button on the right hand side of the screen. While I have to say that most of Twitter seems pretty useless, there are some rays of glory and fantastic poking out from under all the twigs of crappiness. Take for example a tweet released yesterday by Kim Kardashian, as well as the requisite follow-up and complete “you got served” awesomeness:

– @KimKardashian: I am truly sick over the Casey Anthony verdict!
– @GaryDavid401: Your dad got OJ off you dumb bitch. RT

Speaking of getting served, I witnessed one of the weirdest (is that even a word? Whatever.) events to ever happen inside a commercial facility. Now, I understand some people get wrapped up in the mystique of spin class. I mean, the room is dark, the musics pumping, Jillian Michaels seems to love them, there’s the odd glow stick and tablets of E old guy wearing spandex like he’s riding stage 6 of the Tour de Nowhere, I get it, it’s a party in the gym.

Now despite the fact that by repetitious performing the exact same (read: EXACT same) cardio workout day in and day out, the chances of a plateau occurring are about as good as Tracey Anderson telling people something stupid about health and fitness. Baby food?? REALLY??

So imagine my surprise the other day when I saw someone walk into our spin class, completely decked out in their spandex, their own specialty spin shoes, and even rocking the helmet.

Yep. A helmet for a spin bike. 

Now, I get the whole “make it as similar to the real event,” but if you want to get that specific, GTFOH and go for a ride outside, would you? We only have 6 months of non-freezing weather, so to me riding a spin bike fully decked out with a helmet and everything is sort of like going to Cancun and then drinking in your hotel room. By yourself. With the blinds pulled.

So I’ve been working on the epic follow-up to last year’s Muscle Imbalances Revealed: Lower Body with this years new release of…..

….wait for it…..

….Muscle Imbalances Revealed: Upper Body. It’s going to feature some pretty big names in the world of fitness, plus some dumb-ass named Somerset. My presentations are going to be on myofascial training for the upper body, and advanced core function and conditioning. This is going to be a product for trainers and fitness enthusiasts who want to push their knowledge way ahead of the pack, so I’ll keep everyone posted on when it comes out.

In the meantime, check out Muscle Imbalances Revealed: Lower Body

It’s probably one of the best values in continuing education, considering you get webinars from smart dudes like Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson, plus that jerk Somerset makes another appearance, as well as some other very smart guys who know their stuff. To be honest, I’d promote this product, even if I wasn’t a part of it and made absolutely no money off of it. Pick up your copy HERE.