R.I.P - Sony Headphones 2005-2008
May 27, 2008 Technology, me
Several years ago, a friend turned me on to some of the best headphones I have ever used. The Sony MDR-J10 headphones are the kind that has a “back part” that goes around the back of your ears. This is important because it prevents them from falling out of your ears while jogging. The sound quality is pretty good, and they are some of some of the sturdiest headphones I have used.
Well, I went to work out this morning, and the “left ear” was not working. If I moved the wire around, it would cut in and out, but even that eventually stopped working.
Keep in mind, these headphones have gotten a LOT of use over the last 3 years. A lot of sweat has run down the side of my head into the ear piece of them, and I am shocked they have lasted this long. It really saddens me to have to lay them to rest. O, the memories…
Anyway, if you want some good headphones for only $10, check out the Sony MDR-J10.
Tags: earbuds, headphones, sony, workout
The Cool Down - The best way to end a shower
May 14, 2008 Grab Bag
Friends, one of life’s most frustrating things is when you get done taking a warm shower and you are drying off. Sometimes, the room is so steamy or just hot in general that it seems you just can’t dry off. This is especially true in workout clubs. You shower, then try and get dressed for work, all the while under pressure from everyone else in the locker room. It’s just not a pretty picture
Well, I have found an easy solution to this dilemma. It’s called “The Cool Down”. The Cool Down is a process by which after you are done with your shower, but the water is still running, you gradually turn the knob closer and closer to the C (for cold).
Example: You decide to work out before work. You get done with thshower, e workout and hop in the shower. Rinse, wash, rinse. Now, instead of turning the water off and getting out, turn it just a little toward the cold setting. You will feel a small difference, but it will still be warm. Keep it there for a few seconds, then inch it a little closer to Cold.
You keep doing this, and eventually, the water will actually be cold, but since it was a gradual process, your body is instantly used to it. Give yourself an extra 2 minutes or so for the whole process, but you will see that when you get out of the shower, your body is very cool. It’s very refreshing!
Give it a try and report back.
14 Ways to Get Off Your Fat Butt at Work
Feb 14, 2008 Found Online, Health
As someone who a)works and b)needs to get off of my fat butt, this is article over at Dumb Little Man is a great read. From the article:
Take the stairs instead of elevators: If it is one or two floors, always take the stairs. If you need to go up/down several floors then take the stairs to two floors above/below and then take the elevator. As you get used to it, increase the number of floors you use the stairs for. If you park in a level parking lot, always park in one of the higher levels and walk down.
What a great idea! All of the ones given are small steps you can take to eventually have a more active lifestyle, even when you are at work and maybe not able to flt out exercise. I will report back after trying some of these. Good luck!
courtesy of Dumb Little Man (via Pandaemonium)
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