‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring… Not even the lazy athlete, who’s body is suffering from a pull-up and barbell heavy workout the other day. My box is taking a well-deserved break and will be closed for the next few days, and I’ll be following their cue and doing the same by resting and spending time … Continue reading Happy holidays
Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, I believe everyone needs a support system in their lives, especially when it comes to their journey to fitness. As a human being, we need a community – a group of people who share common traits or interests – to help and motivate us to achieve our goals. Maybe that means losing a few pounds, training to compete for … Continue reading Build your team
Lately I’ve been watching a lot of fitness-related videos on Youtube and my viewing history must’ve hinted to the algorithm to suggest a video by the New York Times called The Dark Side of the Male Fitness Internet, Explained (watch it below). It’s part of a video series by journalist Amanda Hess, where she decodes the culture of the internet. Growing up I’ve always been … Continue reading The dark side of male fitness online
Everyone deserves some time off to relax from the daily grind. Life is all about balance, right? Whether you’re a regimented or lackadaisical athlete, remember to take some days to rest and recover. I recently returned from a seven-day trip to visit Mexico City and Oaxaca where I plotted out the nearest CrossFit boxes to visit, but was too busy sightseeing to check them out, … Continue reading Rest days
THE LAZY ATHLETE 