You can quibble with some of his techniques or equipment. I found that they weren't objectionable and not far from what I've put together over the years.
The main takeaway from the whole article is to minimize the difficulty in getting your workout done. Easy equipment to setup, adjust, and maintain in a convenient environment are critical factors.
I set up a DVR with some news/interest shows that record for me every day. I used to sit on my butt in the evenings and watch them. At some point, I figured... why am I not lifting weights while I watch these shows? A few trips to the sporting goods store later, and I was rocking and rolling.
My favorite pieces of equipment:
1. A good, versatile bench.
2. A bar for pullups (with some extra weights that I hook my feet under for extra resistance)
3. My dumbells
4. A multi-angle-grip curl bar.
With minimal equipment and an entertaining setup, working out can be easy to accomplish without feeling like you have to drag your ass to the gym for interminable hours every week.
Mostly news shows with people talking, so I don't have to glue my eyes to the set while doing reps. Besides, a DVR is great for pausing and rewinding if something sounds interesting while I can't look.
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You can quibble with some of his techniques or equipment. I found that they weren't objectionable and not far from what I've put together over the years.
The main takeaway from the whole article is to minimize the difficulty in getting your workout done. Easy equipment to setup, adjust, and maintain in a convenient environment are critical factors.
I set up a DVR with some news/interest shows that record for me every day. I used to sit on my butt in the evenings and watch them. At some point, I figured... why am I not lifting weights while I watch these shows? A few trips to the sporting goods store later, and I was rocking and rolling.
My favorite pieces of equipment:
1. A good, versatile bench. 2. A bar for pullups (with some extra weights that I hook my feet under for extra resistance) 3. My dumbells 4. A multi-angle-grip curl bar.
With minimal equipment and an entertaining setup, working out can be easy to accomplish without feeling like you have to drag your ass to the gym for interminable hours every week.
Seems bad for your neck to have eyes on a fixed TV during a moving exercise.
Mostly news shows with people talking, so I don't have to glue my eyes to the set while doing reps. Besides, a DVR is great for pausing and rewinding if something sounds interesting while I can't look.