A LONG TIME. Who or what is to blame for the decline in the fitness level of us humans? The higher cost of ‘natural’ produce and protein? AKA, big-interest groups wishing to control the world’s food-supply? Trans-fats? AKA, too many fries from Mickey D’s? Regardless, the conspiracy theories are more abundant than the actual facts…. continue reading
Ancient Civilization
TURN ON YOUR HEART LION
LET IT SHINE WHEREVER YOU GO. “Bit of a stretch on that one, iPal!” Yeah, well you’re gettin’ it by now….. Here it is: 824 years ago today (1188), England crowned their new king, Richard I (aka, Richard cœur de lion) at Westminster Abbey. He was actually French, England being merely part of his portfolio… continue reading
TEACHER SAY, STUDENT DO
“No such thing, bad student; only bad teacher.” Keisuke Miyagi, 1984
THE EYES HAVE IT
Keep your eyes open, and remain alert while exercising. “Will Hermes make me go night-night?” Nice one; no, actually it’s an awareness/safety thing. “But I feel that I can concentrate better.” Would you lift dead-weights, at the gym, with your eyes shut? “Isn’t that a little bit different?” “Besides, I only close my eyes during… continue reading

Teach your children well
“Eventually the disciple shall surpass his mentor. If, as his teacher, you have not achieved this, you have effed up.” Siddhartha, ca. 480 BCE