During my playing career, I was definitely a pack a day guy. I might go through 10-15 during every nine inning game. Cigarettes? No. Chewing gum.I wasn't alone. Look around the league and you'll see endless examples of dudes chomping while manning their respective positions. It’s just habit for us. For me, it actually goes back even farther. I was thumbing through an old … [Read more...]
Ryan Kalish - A Personal Journey [Guest Post]
I respect Ryan Kalish for the man that he’s been, the man that he is and for the man that he’s becoming. He’s consistently looking for ways to improve as a human being and has a genuinely inquisitive and receptive mind. Our discussions delve deep into topics into which most athletes don't even care to venture. We’ve covered everything under the sun over the years, but we … [Read more...]
Fat Washing Cocktails [Guest Post]
I knew I wanted to introduce a guest blogger at some point to Kaplifestyle. I’ve been hemming and hawing, waiting for the right moment to give it a shot. Providing a platform to teach is among the greatest gifts a man or woman can give to another.When our editor, Stephanie, told me about her homemade cocktails, I was fascinated. Not because I drink them, I don’t. I was … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Cleanup
Life gets busy between work and family obligations. Getting to the gym or just finding time to break a sweat can be overwhelming. We know that working in and around our community is important for our overall well-being, but somehow it ends up sliding to the bottom of the priority list.I've long had the belief that there are ways to combine these two activities if you’re … [Read more...]
Developing Calluses
Developing calluses is a necessary part of the process for building strength as you perform heavy deadlifts, rows and pull-ups.During the early days of my pro baseball career, I went “no BGs” (that is, sans batting gloves). I liked the feel of the wood on my skin, the pine tar smell my hands retained, and the even more sensitive feel of striking a ball flush. Possibly … [Read more...]