Friday, February 15, 2008

If I had a dollar ...


for everytime someone at the gym asked my opinion about The Perfect Pushup, the exercise gadget featured on television and sold at (seemingly legit health-minded places like) GNC, I'd be able to rely on hiring a personal trainer instead of buying stuff like this. Considerably, I'm very skeptical about anything hawked on the tele, and plus I didn't want to be that loser at the New York Sports Club, feeling the burn on my Thighmaster with that glittering dash of hope for a Suzanne Somers ass. That contraption didn't get Suzanne Somers anything but a mansion in Malibu.

But, here's my biased review after almost two months of use: The Perfect Pushup delivers on what it promises. With proper technique, my wrists sustained less strain and my range of motion increased considerably. Both these qualities add up to visible results. But at 5 lbs, the set is somewhat bulky and cumbersome to carry around. However, if I'm lugging these things to the gym, then I'm definitely justifying the bag mark imprint left on my shoulder and using them.

Really though, how did Suzanne Somers get that ass?

[Perfect Pushup, about $40. (www.perfectpushup.com)]

Saturday, February 02, 2008

Best foot forward (Fall 2008)

I'm about ready to proclaim the Shoe of the Season for Fall 2008 (Seven months ahead of schedule!) ...

Band of Outsiders's Fall 2008 presentation featured these anti-cool, but somehow drool-worthy Sperry TopSider/Boot hybrids. These are certain to replace my LLBean shearling-lined duckboots as my staple come next fall.

A few seasons back, I heeded the return of Sperry with the original docksiders in an updated bright kelly green. I would slip on my Lacoste polo shirt and dream about days of 80s yore, listening to The La's, and hanging around the boat mall. Flashforward and Sperry now goes for annual domination with the introduction of this new shape. And still, no boat necessary.

[www.bandofoutsiders.com for info]