Rez Bar Protein Bar Review

Oh man... Need me a Rez Bar to get back in the game!

Hey there. You know, I recently started working out again. After surgery, I was practically prohibited from really doing much in exercise. Just this past month or so, I started to feel confident enough to start building up a sweat so I started to lift weights and go out for a run here and there. First thing that I noticed is that I am really out of shape. lol My stamina is no where near where it was pre-surgery and my body is not as strong as it was either. I'm going to have to work on my stamina and strength. It's almost as if I've been knocked down and am just getting back up again. It seems as if I need to be revived... I need to get rez'd.. or better yet... I need a Rez Bar. Our good friends at Get Rez has hooked me up with a box of 10 of their amazing peanut butter and chocolate (anything that's peanut butter and chocolate is amazing) Get Rez Protein Bar. Is this just the boost that I need to help me boost my stamina and strength stats to get me back to my pre-workout levels? So what is a Rez Bar? What does it do? And is it awesome? Let's find out! But first, let's talk stats!

5 Healthy Hacks for Staying Fit During the Holidays

Hey there. Being healthy doesn’t mean you can’t indulge a little during the holidays. Keep the following tips in mind if you want to enjoy your holiday festivities without the guilt.

How to Reach Your Fitness Goals

It is always good to dream big and achieve your goals. If one of your goals is to keep your fitness level unscathed then go for it. But what slows people down when they want to consummate their goal are the unrealistic targets they set for themselves among other things.

Keep on reading as we get into it. And give you a full intel on what to do to make sure that you do not let yourself down.

Does Marijuana Have Any Impact On Muscle Growth?

Hey there.  If you are looking to build up your muscles, you might be worried about the effects that marijuana will have on this. Fortunately, there are studies which have been done to determine the impact of marijuana on muscle growth. To fully understand the effects, you will need to know what the studies say and if this will be true for you.

Planksgiving November Fitness Challenge

Hey there.  Thanksgiving is coming!  I LOVE Thanksgiving!  What I don't love is the extra poundage that comes with it.  But fear not, my friends!  I bring you a challenge that will keep that waist line in check and it will take no more than 3 minutes a day!  Enter, the Plankingiving Challenge.  This challenge comes from our good friends at ShrinkingJeans and it's a good one.  Planks are often over looked and they should be a staple to anyone's workouts.  By keeping up with this schedule, you should be able to build up to a 3 minute plank in no time!  3 minutes!!!

Ozeri 4x3Runner 3D Pocket Pedometer Review

No more excuses... 10,000 steps a day... Here I come!

Hey there.  I've been a good little fitness guy recently.  I've gone to the gym, I've worked out a few times a week for a few months now, and I'm feeling pretty good about myself.  But now that I plan on keeping track of my progress, I need to track how much I burn during my daily walks and jogs.  Luckily, I have the Ozeri 4x3Runner Pocket 3D Pedometer to keep track of those stats for me.  The awesome people at Ozeri provided me with this great pedometer to try out and review and let me tell you, this pedometer does not disappoint!  Before I get into my experience, let's talk specs!

Iron Chest Master by Ron Williams Review

Time to work on this chest!

Hey there.  One of the things that I wish I had more time for is fitness.  This past year, my fitness routine has suffered.  I don't have time for the gym, I don't have time to go run in the mornings (unless it's during the weekend), and I don't have time to do anything else but work.  Sounds like a bunch of excuses, right?  Well, I thought the same thing!  No excuses!  I have a body, I have arms and legs, have a heart, and I have a determination to get and stay fit!  So...  since time is a factor, I decided that I'm going to try several workout stuffs at home.  I've already had a great start with one hell of a jump rope but that's mainly for cardio.  I need something that's going to help make me look and feel stronger and nothing screams out strength like a well defined chest and arms!  And to help me achieve those results?  The Iron Chest Master by Ron Williams!  Our good friends at Iron Chest Master saw that I needed the workout and sent me the Iron Chest Master by Ron Williams to try out and review!  After a few weeks of building a better upper body, I am ready to give you guys the scoop on this awesome home exercise device!  So let's get right into my experience with this awesome machine!

Mpow Swift Bluetooth Headphones Review

Hey there.  I love music and I'm always looking for ways to enhance my music loving ways.  Whether that be getting a sound bar for my TV, getting a great Bluetooth speaker, or getting an awesome set of headphones so that I can listen to music wherever I am.  The thing is, though, that I commute a few hours to work each day and I can't take speakers with me so headphones are what I'm using the most at the moment.  This is why I was extremely thankful to our friends at Mpow for sending me their Mpow Swift Bluetooth Headphones to try out and review.  I've had my fair share of headphones and I've had some great ones and I've had some bad ones.  I can honestly say that Mpow's headsets have not disappointed and I hope that the Swift Blutooth Headphones will follow suit.  So before I get into my experience, let's talk specs.

Naturalico Fast Speed Cable Jump Rope Review

Hey there.  I am back into fitness mode!  I had a long time away from fitness due to all my time being spent on home renovations and work.  But I was finally able to carve some time out of my schedule to take care of me.  I've started to run early mornings and I've started to finish off my day with a little jump rope session.  I think jumping rope is an awesome cardio exercise.  It pumps you up, it works out your calves and abs, and if Rocky does it, why not I?  lol  Anyways, I've gone through quite a bit of ropes in my lifetime.   They either ripped, broke, or were not the right length for me.  I always thought that that was just how it was with jump ropes.  You changed them up every year or so.  Especially if you get good use out of it.  Well, my friends, I've been throwing money away on jump ropes all these years.  Our good friends at Naturalico created one hell of a jump rope that will stand the test of time.  It has a high speed cable with 4 high grade metal bearing to help increase speed and RMPs.  It's perfect for cross fit training!  And guess what, they provided me with a Naturalico Fast Speed Cable Jump Rope to review!  So why is this jump rope top tier?  Let me give you my thoughts.

All Natural Caralluma Fimbriata Extract 1000mg Review

Hey there.  It has been almost a full year since I last hit the gym.  Not because I don't want to go, it's just that it has been one extremely eventful year for me that I just have not been able to get back into health mode.  I moved to a new city, commuting further to work (and getting home later), and buying a new house has keep me from carving out the time to exercise and take care of myself.  But now, that's about to change.  Things have begun to settle down and a new gym just opened up down the street from my place.  That means it's time to get back into health mode.  And with that, it's time to stock up on my supplements.  Aside from my multivitamins, I decided that I'm going to help reduce my carb intake.  I can be horrible when it comes to carb consumption and I know that a carb suppressant would be extremely beneficial to someone like me.  That's why I am glad that our good friends at Schwartz Bioresearch sent me an All Natural Caralluma Fimbriata Extract Maximum Strength Carb Blocker and Fat Burner!  I have had a full month's supply now and I am ready to give you my honest opinions so let's get to it.

Never Hungover Review

Hey there.  You know, I'm a social drinker.  What I mean by that is that I love to have a few drinks when I'm hanging out with friends and family.  And let's be honest here, friends... the majority of us responsible adults do.  Sitting back, relaxing, having a few brews or a few drinks while reminiscing about old times is just plain awesome.  I enjoy spending time with my friends and family doing that.  But what I don't enjoy is the morning after hangover headaches that comes after a night of heavy drinking.  Again... let's be honest here, friends... we've all been there.  lol  Anyways, when our good friends at Never Hungover reached out to me and said that they had a drink that would eliminate the hangovers, I just had to hear them out.  They sent over a few bottles of their of their Never Hungover drink to try out and review.  Well, last weekend, I had a get together with some family members and put Never Hungover to the test!

Pumping Iron HD Digital Copy Giveaway

Hey there.  How many of you are familiar with Arnold Schwarzenegger?  Of you course you are!  He's the freakin' Terminator, the Last Action Hero, and the guy that just had to have Turbo Man for his son!  Arnold has starred in many films and he has one of the most recognizable faces on the planet.  But did you know that he started off as a body builder?  That he came to America to make a name for himself knowing little to no English?  And that he made many smart investments early in his career that made him the millionaire that he is today?  Pumping Iron is the classic documentary that follows amateur and professional body builders (including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Serge Nubret, and Lou Ferrigno) as they prepare for the Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests of 1975.  It's an intriguing look at the preparations and training that these athletes go through to get ready for a competition and one that I recommend you check out if you haven't already.  And just in case you haven't... no worries!  For the first time ever, it is now available for digital download and HD!  And guess what... I'm giving away a copy of the film to one of you fine readers!  Our good friends at PartnersHub and I have teamed up to give a HD digital copy of the film to one lucky reader.  As always, all I ask is for a little reader interaction.  Check out this Pumping Iron blog app.

Get in Shape with Muay Thai training in Thailand

Hey there.  People today are living fast paced lives and because of that many of them are getting out of shape. That’s why they are always looking for ways to get fit and hold that shape as long as possible. This can be very difficult especially because our time is limited. On top of that, the usual exercises that each of us knows are a little bit boring and people usually have trouble to remain motivated. That's why a lot of people that want to get into shape have a tough time continuing their fitness regimen.  If they don't change it up, they'll get bored and will see fitness and exercise as a chore instead of a hobby.  What they really need is a challenging activity that can keep them coming back for more. Something unique.  Something that can challenge your body but not be overwhelming.  Something like Muay Thai.

Rock Your Workout MPG Mondetta Workout Gear Giveaway

Hey there. Who's ready for another giveaway?  This time I teamed up with the awesome people behind MPG and MPM to bring you a giveaway for all of you fitness buffs!  We all know that the clothes you workout in can be just as important as the workout itself.  You need to stay cool and you need to be comfortable to maximize your workout!  There's a reason why you don't see people at the gym with buttoned up collared shirts!  So enough rambling!  Let get on with the giveaway details!

Stair Climb for Los Angeles Sept. 19th, 2014

Hey there.  I've fallen a bit off the fitness wagon these past couple of months.  I haven't been able to work out as much as I would like and I haven't been able to participate in anything fitness related becase I've been working on some DIT yourself home projects.  But now, it's time to get back on that train!  And what better way to get started than with the Stair Climb for Los Angeles!

The Differences Between Stevia and Aspartame

Hey there. The wife and I have made a conscience effort in trying to eliminate as much sugar in our lives. I know... I know... it's tough. How are we to enjoy our liquid sunshine (ahem... coffee) without sugar?   Anyways, we've been thinking of switching our regular sugar with something like Stevia.  The problem?  There are so many sugar substitutes out there that it's difficult to know what the difference between them are.  Especially between the top two sugar free sweeteners, Stevia and Aspartame.  If you are like me, you'll want to be informed so let's shed some light on the differences between Stevia and Aspartame.  Check out the infographic below and educate yourself before making a change in your sugar.  Later!

The Reebok ZQuick Running/Training Shoe

Hey there.  The wife and I started off our year of fitness by hitting the gym regularly and lifting weights.  Now that we are in February, we are ready to incorporate some cardio into our fitness program.  Because of we like to go hiking/running at Turnbull Canyon here in Southern California, we need to have suitable running shoes.  A shoe that won't lose any traction while stepping on dirt and rocks.  Something that perfect for the outdoors.  And you know what... I think we've found them.  Reebok has been inspired by hi-performance, Z-Rated tires, and created the Reebok ZQuick training shoe that delivers sports car handling for your feet. They have plenty of color combinations for those of you that like to mix and match your outfits. Best of all, these kicks come in at just under $90 and they are now available in models designed for both running (ZQuick) and training (ZQuick TR). Check out this neat video below and let me know if you buy a pair of the Reebok ZQuick!

Taking on the AeroLife Energy Challenge

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of AeroLife™ for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there.  Every year, many of us make resolutions for the New Year.  "I'll eat better, I'll cut off eating fatty foods, I'll exercise more."  Those are just some of my resolutions that I've had in years past and I'm proud to say that I've stuck with them... mostly.  =oP  Anyways, this year, I told myself that I need to take an even closer look at my overall health.  I like to think I'm relatively healthy, I exercise and I eat well, but I know I could make better health choices.  One of those changes that I'm looking to make involves coffee.  For those of you that know me, I LOVE coffee.  But you know what... I drink too much of it.  That afternoon cup is not necessary.  Plus, coffee stains my teeth.  What about energy drinks or shots?  Forget it.  I don't want to have energy shots or drinks.  They have just as much caffeine as coffee and may come with adverse side effects.  No thanks.  I need something that is quick, easy, and effective without any negative side effects.  Enter AeroLife Energy.  Never heard of it?  I'm going to let you in on a little secret...  I haven't either.  That is, until I received a product sample!  Now trust me when I say this, I will never forget the AeroLife Energy system now that I have tried it.  Let me tell you why.

December Fitness Photo Challenge on Instagram

Hey there.  Thanksgiving is over.  I'm sure that we're all still scarfing down left over turkey.  lol  But now, it's time to work that off and get back into shape.  The wife and I are back at the gym and decided to push ourselves to better our health now more than ever.  To keep us on track, we're going to take part in this December Fitness Photo Challenge.  We haven't taken part in any of these photo challenges since July so it's going to be fun to take part in a little photo challenge.  We're supposed to have started on the first so I'm already a little behind.  I'll go ahead and post a few pictures to catch up but since today is the 4th, we'll start off with the photo for day 4.

JayBird Bluetooth Headphones are Perfect for Active Lifestyles

Hey there.  If you live an active lifestyle, you have to have quality headphones.  It's a must.  You see many commercials on TV for headphones and with so many being advertised, it can be fairly difficult to choose which ones are for you.  I've had the pleasure of trying out many headphones throughout the years and I have found that each one is suited for a particular lifestyle.  Whether it be active, casual, or flashy, there is something out there for you.  I'm an active guy, so I want to see what's out there for the sports enthusiast, for the active guy, like myself.  And guess what... I think I found a great pair.  Check out these awesome bluetooth headphones by JayBird.  Perfect for gym rats like my wife and I and great for those of us that use headphones during sporting practice.  Why?  Well, because they are WIRELESS!  I simply cannot stress enough how awesome it is to have a wireless set of headphones.  It makes a world of difference when it comes to providing you with unrestricted mobility.  The last thing you want is to have the ball hit a wire or have your arm caught in the headphone wire.  It's simply more practical to use a wireless set.  Now, let me tell you why the JayBird headphones may be for you.