Attention Gym Goers!

Picture this, you're in the gym and you just got done with your last set of squats. Your legs feel like jell-o right about now. Quick! Before the swoll goes away! Head over to the leg press machine to polish out your leg routine. . . Oh shit. Not this f---ing guy. . . .
     Why in the name of God would you sit on the leg press machine TEXTING. And that's not it, you approach him to ask him how long it will be and he always has the same lame answer, "Oh, uhh. . . just one more set, bro." First off, don't ever call me "Bro" again. Especially when you have completely ruined my quad swoll. Second, hurry the F up! Why are you staring at the ceiling and looking around when I am ready to murder someone in a fit of rage over here. Don't be the "Oh uhh... Just one more set, bro." guy. I will find you and beat you down. That is a promise.

Besides that guy, there are several types of people in the gym that really make me want to pull my teeth from my gums. So here are the top 5:

#1- The Super Soaker. That random guy who always works out super hard and then leaves behind a lake of sweat on any machine, bench or surface that he comes into contact with. It is completely unfathomable as to how much liquid is secreted from this human's skin. Gross man, grab a few dozen towels and clean it up.

#2- The Watcher. This guy (or sometimes a group of guys) shows up to the gym and lets other people work out for his/their enjoyment. This man would be better off ditching the shaker bottle and bringing some binoculars. At least make it less obvious that you are watching! Either lift a weight or go home and invest in an adult entertainment website.

#3- The Wannabe Personal Trainer. According to this guy, everyone in the gym is in the prehistoric fitness age, and everyone will die-off without his "superior" fitness knowlege. He will always jump in and be quick to point out everything that you are doing wrong. Whether it's your breathing technique or how you put chalk on your hands, you are a fitness retard according to this guy. I'm pretty sure he tried to correct his mother's breathing technique when she was giving birth to him. No one else is willing to say it but I will. We don't know you, nobody wants your advice, go f--- yourself.

#4- The Talker. Everyone knows him. That friendly guy who will always be there to talk to you in between sets. Whether it's the new band to whom you've been listening, or which types of supplements you are currently taking. We get it dude, you are like a girl and you love to talk. Talking is not always a bad thing, but it can be inhibiting others from concentration within their sets. So do us all a favor, either join a speech and debate team, or zip it.

#5- The Weird Guy. It doesn't matter what time of day you show up to the gym. This guy will always be there. No one has ever actually seen this guy working out, but everyone has seen him either pacing around, stretching, sitting on machines, lurking in the locker room, or standing outside of the showers. Basically he is Slenderman: Gym Edition. He has no friends.Does this guy have a life? Is he homeless? Is he a serial killer? No one will ever know.

If you can think of any other gym-going persons whom I have forgotten to mention. Please leave a comment in the comment box. Much appreciated!

Not All Gasolines are Created Equal

In a rough economy, and with gas prices eclipsing four dollars per gallon, crappy gas mileage or worse, a breakdown can be disastrous. If you are looking to see some improvement in your vehicle's mileage and your maintenance costs, then you might want to consider one of these following "procedures" (or all of them if you want the maximum improvement).

Avoid "Bad Gas"     

Keep your vehicle's fuel system clean by putting higher quality gas in your rig. All gas is required, by law, to have detergents added to the fuel mixture to help clean the fuel system. However not all brands of gas are the same. Some brands of gasoline add more cleaning agents to their gas which increases the quality of the fuel, boosting engine performance and fuel economy as a result. The brands of gas which have more detergents and are of better quality are Top Tier Gasoline certified (there is a sticker on the pump). A list of these stations can be found at http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html. And remember, the cheapest gas does not mean the best gas... you get what you pay for!

Clean Your Fuel System  

Aside from avoiding bad gas, if your vehicle is not brand new, cleaning out your fuel system is not a bad idea. Pick up some fuel system cleaner from your local auto parts store (like Lucas Oil Deep Clean Fuel System Cleaner or Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner) then add it to your tank when you fill up. This will clean the entire fuel system including the piston heads and injectors. Keep in mind that Chevron Techron is the only fuel additive on the market that is scientifically proven to reduce carbon buildup on the valves, injectors, and sensors.

Oil Additives

I tried the oil additive Marvel Mystery Oil when I changed my oil last weekend. It says that you should add 20% Marvel, and 80% regular engine oil. I only put one quart of Marvel and five quarts of Valvoline MaxLife 10W-30 engine oil (about 17% Marvel Mystery Oil Mix). The oil additive is supposed to clean your engine of carbon deposits and protect your engine by leaving a protective coating throughout your engine.

Through the use of these two products and filling up with Top Tier Certified Gasoline, I have noticed that I have gotten about 60 miles through a quarter-tank (I usually only get about 50 miles for a quarter of a tank). My mileage is up 120%, acceleration is smoother, and the noticeable low-end knocking is gone.

Other tips: change your oil at regular intervals (3000-5000), clean your air filter with every oil change, change to a high flow air filter, and use the proper oil for your vehicle.

     If there is anything that I left out; if there is something else not mentioned that has worked for you, or if you have any further questions or feedback, be sure to leave a comment.

Performance at the turn of a Wrench

If you can turn a wrench, then there are a few quick tricks that you can do that can increase the performance of your SUV/Truck or your daily driver. Now don't be expecting that you can turn your stock truck into a racing beast. But if you would like to add some extra HP or ft/lbs of torque without undergoing open heart surgery on your ride, then you might want to consider these easy fixes.

Cold Air Intakes

I went ahead and installed a K&N 57 Series Cold Air Intake on my 2002 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L about a month and a half ago. K&N has a guarantee to increase Horsepower by up to 10%. Immediately, much to my surprise, there was a noticeable increase in power and engine response. One thing is certain, my jeep actually has the guts to pass on the highway now. Acceleration is much easier and I noticed an increased in my MPGs by 1-2 on average. Typically, cold air intake (CAI) systems range from $100-300 depending on your vehicle model and the brand of CAI you buy.

Throttle Body Spacer

The second thing that you can do, is install a throttle body spacer. A throttle body spacer supposedly creates a vortex as air is passed through the throttle body. This vortex allegedly mixes the air in a more thorough fashion. This is supposed to increase mid-range HP and Torque, which can also improve fuel economy. They run between $50-125 and are easily mounted between the throttle body and the manifold.

My Interest and Intentions

My name is Caiden, I am 18 years old, and I live in Colorado. I love to lift weights, conspire random thoughts about the quirkiness of life, and hang out with my main homeboy, who is in trouble at the moment, but hell, that will make for some good storytelling later on down the road. I chose to make a “guy blog” about topics that would interest a young guy: simply because that’s what interests me. I can write about things that I enjoy like cars, sports, offroading, working out, rock music, and women. And hopefully, I can make some new friends along the way.