Jermain Trail

Went on a nice three mile walk today at the Jermain Trail in Toledo. It's literally five minutes away from home. It is meant for mount-bikers but I figured why not walk it and see how bad it really is. Well seeing that I'm not a natural hiker this course did a nice number on me. I'm a pretty big guy at 296 lbs so I figured why not throw in an additional 25 lbs in a backpack for added resistance. When I got done I felt better about myself and my body felt really tired but good. When I took the backpack off I felt so light on my feet. If I would of known about this trail during the summer I think I would of been on it a few more times. With Winter just around the corner the "warm" days are coming to an end. If I'm able to squeeze in a few more hikes I'll try to take some pics throughout the walk.

D.D.P.

That's right - Diamond Dallas Page. D.D.P. used to be a professional wrestler, apparently he teaches Yoga for Regular Guys at Equinox in Santa Monica, California and he has put out several DVDs in the past year. He's just one of many other former athletes that after putting in the time for either themselves or for a team they've decided to continue and teach what they love to the public. DDP teaches Yoga while someone you might know by the name of Wade Davis, who used to be a defensive back for the Washington Redskins who teaches the proper way to exercise and is also a personal trainer in New York. Most people would rather have a trainer who they know has a background in athletic performances rather than someone that learned from some facility. It gives them an added sense of acceptance working with a celebrity of sorts instead of a total stranger. There's a guy that felt so good about the program that when he has a get together with his friends he brags that he knows Kerry Taylor of the New England Patriots and that he works with personally.
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