Something about being outdoors and in the indigenous glow of the sun makes me feel good. I resent the fact that I’m told to cover up or slather on sunscreen before I go sprint or swim or whatever. It doesn’t seem fair or natural to me. How could the sun or the wind or the rain not be good for us human beings who have evolved under our star’s brightest light? Don’t misunderstand – I’m not discounting the fact that skin cancer is a very real issue. My dad is a survivor of this disease. Instead, I’ll briefly discuss… Want to win this autographed bat? Enter here! Contest runs through Monday, 2/10. You can tweet about the giveaway once per day to increase your chances! a Rafflecopter giveaway  … The bench press is the most essential upper body move for overall strength, power and muscular development. It has also inspired the world’s most ridiculous question: Man, how much can you bench? This query is both embarrassing and meaningful. The amount of weight an athlete can move off of his or her chest translates directly to sport. For non-athletes concerned mostly about aesthetics, the move often correlates equally to chest size and definition. Tim Henriques, NPTI sums it up nicely. For the goals of improved strength, increased muscle size, improved athletic function and improved general fitness, the bench press… Today’s post is a simple introduction to one of the world’s healthiest spices, turmeric. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. This plant grows well in South Asia and is used throughout the region. In particular, turmeric is often used to help impart the warm, peppery flavors of Indian food. I dig Indian food. The rich, aromatic, deep flavors of the curries, the fluffy, crisp naan bread, the creamy yogurts, the vividly colorful sauces…I could go on and on. Turmeric can be used in place of saffron to add that distinctive golden color to chicken or… Keeping a food journal can make or break your quest to get in the best shape of your life. Does any of this sound familiar? A husband and wife make a pact. They are going to get in shape, and they are going to do it together, as a team. Shoulder to shoulder they stand; they’ve got this. A month down the road, wifey is looking a little fitter, but hubby has noticed his jeans tightening. She looks over at dinner, and they talk about it. Hubby: “I don’t get it, I’m working my butt off, doing 45 minutes… I have an unhealthy obsession with achieving the perfectly cooked, easy to peel hard boiled egg. As a quick reminder, according to Dr. Jeff Volek, “Whole eggs contain more essential vitamins and minerals per calorie than virtually any other food.” I can trace my fascination back to clubhouse in Arlington while a member of the 2001 Texas Rangers.  Catcher Bill Haselman, utility man Frank Catalanotto and I would have egg-peeling competitions while our perplexed teammates stood around and marveled at our immaturity (or sometimes joined in).  MLB locker rooms are notorious for shenanigans like these. I got pretty damn… When an injury robs us of our ability to train the way we are accustomed to, there is nearly always an alternative. After an injury left me unable to perform my usual routine, I focused on the best upper body workouts to keep myself fit and strong. Watching Richard Sherman on crutches during the final minutes of the Super Bowl reminded me of the September night in 2005 when I tore my Achilles tendon in Toronto. I was with the Red Sox at the time, rounding second base. I’ll never forget the pop, like getting shot at close range…