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Reprinted with kind permission from Laree and Dave Draper (thanks guys!)
From Dave Draper’s Post Column

Staying The Course

My very first job working for a gym was as the weekend manager for Vic Tanny’s on Journal Square in Jersey City, circa 1961. Friday they gave me a key and told me I started Saturday at 9am. Imagine, 19 years old and I’m already a gym manager… I’m on my way, I’m a cool guy. As I finished my workout that Friday evening I felt my lats and triceps assume a permanent flexed position – it sort of hurt, but it was the price one had to pay. Saturday morning I witnessed a miracle. I unlocked the prominent glass gym door at the top of the broad staircase and the gym was gone. Overnight. Where did it go? I did a series of 360′s with my mouth open and it still didn’t appear. Gone to the next county, no doubt. I didn’t need no stinkin’ gym job anyway.
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Dave, our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!! God Bless You and Laree
Reprinted with kind permission from Laree and Dave Draper (thanks guys!)
From Dave Draper’s Post Column

Slow Me Down Lord

Universally, the word ‘fast’ implies swiftness. We live in a fast world.

Fast is the speed at which I traverse the freeway en route to the gym unless traffic dictates otherwise. Fast is how quickly I lose my cool when the traffic dictates otherwise. Fast is the rate at which time passes after turning 30. Fast is the food the majority of oversize people eat across the thriving nations. Fast is not used to describe the clip at which we build muscle and power. Fast is the talk of promoters when advertising sensational products to do just that.
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Life is a journey. I truly believe this. You and I are travelers. Our lives are the journeys we take. And while I am not a prophet or a mind reader, I am fairly certain that most people are not taking the journeys they want to be taking, or at the very least that want to add a few detours to their lives journeys – detours that they have long since given up on ever taking.

I am not one who believes in magical thinking, but I do believe that what we think and believe about ourselves and others largely impacts our lives. It therefore makes since to become more disciplined in our thinking.
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Reprinted with kind permission from Laree and Dave Draper (thanks guys!)
From Dave Draper’s Post Column

What’s the purpose of the newsletter, anyway?

Certainly, Laree presents links to entertaining and informative articles relative to your interests, and offers cogent commentaries. Very stimulating! I, on the other hand, in search of something qualified to say, pluck at my keyboard like a hungry rooster. I finally give up and head for the gym. This is done, of course, with a grand invitation amid my chicken-scratching for you to join me.
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For the last week we have been testing a new layout on the eyes of visitors. This particular layout seems to be gaining favor with folks, though there are some bugs we are trying to work around if we are to keep the theme.

While you are visiting, you may experience occasional hiccups as changes are implemented, ideas scuttled, concepts rethought and general mayhem ensues. If so, let not your heart be troubled. We have backups galore and are able to restore in a moments notice, God willing.

A word about a logo image

We could use your help. We want a great logo image to adorn the top banner area. If you are good at graphics art and if you would like some exposure, please get in touch with us via the CONTACT button at the top of any page. Send us some sample ideas. Make this site REALLY stand out.

We want a raw look. Something that really shouts no pain no gain, sweat, guts and glory. Ideas are welcome.

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IronOnline Health and Fitness Database

Dave and Laree Draper have a great web site going on at Dave Draper’s IronOnline

More to the point, his web site is largely run by his capable wife Laree. They make a great team I think. Anyway, there is a great WIKI of strength and fitness at their web site that is a growing database of all things strength.

Visit IronOnline Health and Fitness Database and try using there database search feature. See what you can find!

Now, if I can just keep up with Dave and Laree!

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Dave, our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!! God Bless You and Laree
Reprinted with kind permission from Laree and Dave Draper (thanks guys!)
From Dave Draper’s IronOnline Health and Fitness Data Base

The overhead squat is a demanding, but rewarding, whole-body exercise. It builds strength and flexibility in the shoulders and core, espeically the lower back, as well as the legs. It improves balance and coordination. In Dan John’s words, it “makes the body one piece”.
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I love all strength sports. Weightlifting is one of my favs, but I also love the raw brutality of power-lifting, or is it Powerlifting. Heheh. Anyway, I think these photos from a recent competition look tremendous. These pics make you want to either grab a barbell and go to town, or run in the opposite direction when you see one!

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