Bob B.

For the first time in my life, I've been going to see a trainer to lift weights three times a week. I've been at it since late November...

Evening paddle on Black Lake, Ilwaco WA. Tree of Cormorants Interesting interaction between a Cormorant and an Osprey

First outing of 2026. Should been doing other things but when it's in the high 70's F in March, sometimes you just gotta hit the water...

On the canoe boards a sure sign of spring is the reoccurrence of this topic every year. In terms of gyms, the only thing I thing they...

My rack has adjustable safety spotters. I can squat or bench without fear. I've relied on the spotters plenty of times. I don't think...

I don't really have a current workout routine, which this thread has reminded me to consider. I've never really targeted paddling...

I had a nosey moose checking out my skis the other day. As soon as he saw me on the porch he made a bee line towards me. Moose usually...

All during the summer, if I am not paddling, I am cutting trees for firewood, splitting (with a machine), moving and stacking as much as...

I would guess that "optimum load range" is one of those specs that needs to be taken with a grain of salt and I can certainly see how it...

I don't know where swift gets off calling that thing a prospector. The specs say "Cottage canoe". 12.5 for midship depth? 1 inch...

I'm 2 weeks shy of 70...I've been a free weight fan since my teens. Currently, I have to limit the weights so not to wear out a reverse...

I hate gyms, and I'm not especially excited about working out indoors. I gave up free weights a couple of years ago at 67, and switched...

Most of my strength training comes at the hands of a routine I do in my basement 3x's each week. Nothing fancy. I use a knock-off TRX...

My dogs and I walk 3 plus miles in the hilly timber every day ... unless it raining. Hot summer or 20 below matters not. I have found...

I have been pretty dedicated to strength training for a long time. For the last seven years, I have rarely missed a workout. However...