I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was taking part in "Dry January". I didn't make a big song and dance about it, but I decided to go for a calendar month or so with no alcohol. A few people have asked me about my experience, so here are a few points. Why take a break from drinking? Alcohol is an interesting topic. As a drug it is widely accepted in society, central to so much of our socialising and leisure. There seem to be lots of health benefits - so we are told - yet there are also a lot of problems in terms of health, relationships and lifestyle that come from drinking. Over a few years I'd begun to become aware and then concerned that I was drinking too much and too regularly. I am in a busy and stressful job and sometimes a glass of wine after work to relax is really helpful. But over time, one glass became two. Two glasses became ....I might as well finish the bottle. A habit got established....and was starting to get too e...
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I've always and will always nap.
I take 10 minute naps in my office around 2-3. I close my door, kick my feet up and I'm gone in 30 seconds.
Off topic;
Dips and weighted dips.
What's your opinion?
Have a great day.
Marc
I realy like dips. I've always been stronger in them than the Bench press and they feel a more functional move. When I'm climbing / scrambling the ability to support myself in that position is really useful.
The problem is getting good bars to use at a gym. you can improvise various options but a solid set of dip stands are great.
I usually take a fairly narrow grip - too wide puts a lot of stress on the shoulders. Weighted with a dumbell held between the knees to keep the reps low.
Sometimes I'll do a timed isometric hold in with elbows at 90 degrees for 30 seconds.
Thank you!
Dips don't hurt me....but since I do a good amount of them, I started thinking about my shoulder joint/socket and got curious if I was doing damage.
I'm going to try the isometric hold. I've never done that. (although I do at times, do very deliberate slow ones)
Have a great day...big day here in the USA.
Marc