by Bryan Krahn | May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
My friend Sam said that he was “quitting bodybuilding.” Now Sam isn’t a bodybuilder per se. He’s never competed or immersed himself in the seductive world of Pro Tan, posing trunks, and tuna farts. But he does take his physique seriously, and until recently...
by Bryan Krahn | May 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
The circle is complete. Welcome to the Dad Bod era. Era is a bit of a stretch. I see this lasting about as long as an ill-advised fashion trend, like those 5 minutes when Kriss-Kross convinced teenaged mall rats to wear their pants backwards. For those who don’t know,...
by Bryan Krahn | Apr 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Duty is the essence of manhood.” – George S. Patton “What destroys a man more quickly than to work, think, and feel … as a mere automaton of duty?” — Friedrich Nietzsche I struggle with duty. I‘m not alone. It’s said that men are born with an innate...
by Bryan Krahn | Apr 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
I wake up in a great mood. The earlier the better. I love opening my eyes when it’s still dark outside. It’s like awakening to find you’re at the head of the line. The reward for your discipline is crushing a few hours of quality work before most...
by Bryan Krahn | Apr 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
People love rules. Lift weights 4 times a week for 60 minutes and you’ll gain 2 pounds of muscle in 8 weeks. Now get to work. Sorry, but that’s not how any of this works. A huge frustration, especially among more experienced dudes, is the size versus strength...
