More Thanks to Give


Written on November 22, 2024 - 3:36 pm | by Terra

Yesterday I mentioned the most recent things I am thankful for. As I said, I wasn’t done. There is so much to be thankful for and much of it is taken for granted. I’m thankful for modern technology, electricity, the internet, public libraries, the automobile, television and motion pictures, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, refrigeration, grocery stores, the microwave oven, natural gas, cell phones, the fact that weather can be predicted, many manufacturing processes, and modern medicine. And facebook too.

Of course I’m thankful to have such a wonderful family- three great kids and a fantastic wife, and three cute cats.

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Men Have a Distorted View of What Women Find Attractive


Written on November 15, 2024 - 5:28 am | by EmmyW

Attention men! This just in: you don’t need to gain 30 pounds of muscle in order for women to find you attractive.

I found this post from back in the year 2000 about a Harvard study in which college-aged men were asked to pick their ideal body from a group of images. Most men chose the body with 30 pounds more muscle mass than what they currently had.

A group of college females were then asked to choose which of the body images they were most attracted to. T Continue training!

Tags: Attractive

Kettlebells: A Smart Replacement for Dumbbells


Written on November 13, 2024 - 1:00 am | by EmmyW

Kettlebell exercises provide an effective core and cardio workout in less than 30 minutes, fans say.

Like many people who work out, Randy Smith of Atlanta is always pressed for time. That’s why a kettlebell, a type of weight that looks something like a bowling ball with a handle, provides just the workout Smith needs.

“I can get in an intense workout in as little as 20 minutes,” says Smith, a 42-year-old banking executive.

Tags: Dumbbells, Smart Replacement

Veterans Day Weekend Deals


Written on November 12, 2024 - 7:16 pm | by Terra

Happy Veterans Day!

Treat yourself or get a head start on holiday shopping with these special offers from Eastbay, Horizon Fitness, and Puma.

3 Day Sale at Eastbay! Take $10 off $50, Use code LKS1TV56, valid 11.11 thru 11.13 only!

Horizon Fitness Special Offers-

Free One Year Extended Warranty! Free with any

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