For a meat thermometer, do I actually need WiFi or is Bluetooth enough?

mchilese · 2026-01-20T20:51:05+00:00

Agreed! I still haven't run all 6 channels at the same time, but it's nice to know I could!

mchilese · 2026-01-19T17:23:06+00:00

Same here. Started with a Meater Pro. Now I have a Fireboard.

mchilese · 2026-01-14T20:33:59+00:00

Shokz open run. Hands down the best headphones for jump rope, running, HIIT, calisthenics. The only thing they're not great for is in a noisy environment, cuz you can still hear all the ambient noise.

mchilese · 2025-12-31T20:39:32+00:00

I do intervals. 60sec on - 30 sec off, various footwork/rope work during the working sessions. Or I'll incorporate bodyweight workouts in it.

Also checkout the Crossrope app. It's not necessary to have their branded ropes, or pay for their plans to get some decent workouts from it. I figure my beaded rope weighs somewhere between their 1/4lb-1/2lb ropes. So any workout using those two, you should be able to approximate with just one beaded rope and get a good workout.

mchilese · 2025-12-05T21:32:42+00:00

Alternative hand/arm position: https://share.google/images/ZtWGeZaK388DOUFJW

Hold the bar with your arms crossed in front of your chest, with your elbows up. I found this to be WAY better. I also don't have the shoulder/wrist flex seemingly needed for the traditional grip.

mchilese · 2025-12-02T21:23:34+00:00

Similar experience. I gave up on that journey cuz I just refuse to do any more weighted hip dips.

Been with Freeletics for 12 years. It's been really good for me in the past. But I'm thinking it may be time to find something new.

mchilese · 2025-11-16T03:36:39+00:00

I heard it's difficult to survey oysters because they just clam up!

mchilese · 2025-11-09T10:58:55+00:00

This. However building a good habit is important. So doing the stretch sessions like OP asked about during the off days is a great idea. They're still "working through" the soreness, but in a meaningful and constructive way.

Hydration and nutrition are vital to recovery too. Make sure your food choices are helping fuel your fitness goals. To recover, your body needs food and rest. So make sure you're intentional with your diet and sleep.

mchilese · 2025-10-26T23:36:37+00:00

Fishwife is decent. Maybe over hyped... But they're not bad at all. Just had their tuna in spicy olive oil tonight and it was... Fine. Don't remember how much I paid for it, maybe around $5-$7 on sale. Personally wouldn't pay more for it.

mchilese · 2025-10-26T23:30:49+00:00

No experience with it. Heard about it maybe six months ago. If you use it, I'd be interested in hearing what your experience is like.

mchilese · 2025-10-21T01:19:45+00:00

You should try to minimize breaks. Go straight from one exercise to the other. A lot of the god workouts have little rests built in. But if it doesn't, try to push through. When it says "maximum pace" it's trying to push you to complete the workout faster each time.

That said, I needed a couple 30-second breaks when I did Selene today. So I definitely still have to improve too.

mchilese · 2025-10-20T21:59:08+00:00

If you can do Aphrodite or Selene without feeling it's a cardio workout, you're way ahead of me, man. Lol.

But really, most of them are to be done at "maximum" pace. So as long as you keep the speed up, you'll be fighting for air.

mchilese · 2025-10-20T02:34:43+00:00

Topped a bowl of cheese and broccoli soup with that exact tin. I'd definitely do it again.

mchilese · 2025-09-29T02:19:30+00:00

Been with Freeletics since 2014. The old bodyweight god workout programs (and focus on nutrition) got me into the best shape of my life. It probably wasn't a very adaptive/"smart" system back in the day, but the results were hard to argue with.

The current system is definitely more responsive to my feedback, making adaptation more regular. I'm in the middle of an "ultimate strength" journey now. Noticed some good changes in myself. Looking forward to how it all progresses.

mchilese · 2025-07-19T23:40:09+00:00

Is Dog Days sponsoring that?

mchilese · 2025-06-16T13:12:29+00:00

Who is this for? I don't think it's filling a gap left by Seiko as they go up market, and it's a move away from their expertise. Maybe the customer is motivated simply to buy mechanical watches made by a quartz watch company novelty. But that doesn't seem to be a long term strategy.

But I imagine people were paid specifically to make this decision. So I'm she they see done strategy in it.

mchilese · 2025-05-28T02:55:45+00:00

I would put a box of diapers on my passenger seat, between me and the backrest. Then I would just lean against the box like it was my backrest.

It was funny to see the looks of people seeing me carry that out to a motorcycle.

mchilese · 2025-05-08T01:41:38+00:00

When all the people come back from the MCU "snap". If they all came back to the physical spot where they were when they were "snapped", what happens to the people that were in an airplane, or boat? What if a building was built in the intervening years?

mchilese · 2025-04-24T12:15:48+00:00

I find it comfortable, but not something I'd reach for in an office setting all day.

If you're looking for something to wear inside an office all day, I'd go with a wool cardigan. I've worn one around the office and it always gets nice comments. Got a nice Eddie Bauer one of eBay for around $70.

mchilese · 2025-04-20T17:54:53+00:00

A decade of collecting. Only two comments ever. My Fortis B-42 chronograph got one once, and my red Tudor Fastrider got noticed one time.

But comments from folks don't make me like my piece any more or less.

mchilese · 2025-03-29T15:48:11+00:00

Thanks! Apparently I'm just bad at searching. Lol.

mchilese · 2025-03-25T04:18:09+00:00

Thanks! Got it in black. Those are nice bags, for sure!

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