One added ingredient. Two similar products

One added ingredient. Two similar products

Reading labels is part of my grocery shopping routine.  I avoid things like wheat, oats, corn syrup, Aspartame and others.  One of the ingredients I see often and thought it was safe was Natural Flavors.  It sounded safe, but after seeing posts on the internet and...
Where do they go?  Weight plates

Where do they go? Weight plates

As the Member Liaison at Catalyst Fitness, I put weight plates back on the weight stands when they are left on machines and barbells on stands. Many times I find the plates in the wrong peg.  There are various reasons why but it may be members don’t know the...
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...
I love the chains for weightlifting. Shane Grantham Fitness blog

I love the chains for weightlifting. Shane Grantham Fitness blog

Wight lifting is a major part of my fitness program.  One of the ways I change it up for barbell exercises is using chains.  A barbell is a long rod or bar which is held in two hands. Weight plates are added to the ends to make it a particular weight.  The chains are...