Keeping the Life Fitness cable machine going

Keeping the Life Fitness cable machine going

As the Member Liaison at Catalyst Fitness, one of the tasks I perform is equipment repair.  Our main cable machine is the Life Fitness one in the big weight room.  A few months ago I found the weight stack half off the machine for the iso pulldown station.  One of the...
After 35 years It’s time to throw you away

After 35 years It’s time to throw you away

Before I was married I bought some food storage containers at a local store, Phar Mor.   There were about 7 or 8 in the set and they were Rubbermaid brand and made of plastic. I used them extensively to store food in the refrigerator and my wife used them as well. ...
I finally asked.  Shane Grantham Fitness Blog

I finally asked. Shane Grantham Fitness Blog

What I eat and drink has a big part on my health.  I used to eat in restaurants more than I do now.  One of my favorite ones was an Asian restaurant in Georgetown Square Shopping center. For many years I have eaten there and gotten take-out dinners.  Lately,...
Heavy-bag stand problem.  Shane Grantham Fitness Blog

Heavy-bag stand problem. Shane Grantham Fitness Blog

One day this month I was in the Catalyst Fitness Turf room and started kicking the Heavybag.  It’s not meant for heavy martial arts workouts because the stand supports are too close to the bag.   I noticed there were three 45-lb plates on both floor supports and...
I found healthy Potato chips

I found healthy Potato chips

One of my favorite foods has always been potato chips.  I love the greasy, salty taste and started eating them as a child.  As I got older I heard different things about their healthiness and some were bad.   As an adult I avoid them because of the oils they are...