http://artofmanliness.disqus.com/enWed, 14 Aug 2013 11:37:33 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-1424727268<p>I'm curious, what is it that UNcle Buzz does for a living? All this activity is "extra-curricular". is it a balance to being tied to a desk all day? Also, well impressed with 4:30am rising time. Not many 9-5ers can do this.<br>Great article, thanks.</p>ZoltanWed, 14 Aug 2013 11:37:33 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-1424727265<p>Just this weekend i gathered my sons new room, with furniture from ikea. Boy that was a workout! Following the instructions even more so!</p>Ebbe PTue, 09 Oct 2012 19:39:17 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-1424727266<p>When I was 12 my dad started taking me small game hunting in the mojave desert. I always wanted something harder to challenge myself, so I started getting into desert sheep and mountain lion hunting. There is no better feeling than that happy exhaustion from the hell of an excercise you get from hauling a 200 pound sheep down a 10 story. By finding a outdoor activity that gives you the desire to push yourself, excercise will never feel like excercise.</p>Paulie ZMon, 01 Oct 2012 23:14:45 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-263959336<p>Nephilim- check out Starting Strength- you can buy the book or look at some of the basic, free version online. You probably need to eat more- sometimes even to discomfort for some people.</p>ChristySat, 14 Aug 2010 09:47:33 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-263959330<p>having fun while working out is key...... <a href="http://crossfit.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="crossfit.com">crossfit.com</a></p>RobertoThu, 15 Apr 2010 19:22:30 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-263959319<p>Well too begin I'm almost 1.85m tall and I weigh 58kg<br>I tried everything too gain weight, but nothing works for me<br>If I work out I loose more weight and get thinner at the time I tried USN but <br>it doesnt work aswell so what can I do or use too help me get a nice <br>body that is NOT shaped like a womans' body??????</p>nephilimSat, 30 May 2009 14:40:49 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640737<p>You should take a look at the abridged copy of De Tocqueville's Democracy in America written in the 1830s. I seem to recall he commented on the extensive selection of meats available at every meal.</p>Rodney HamptonFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:06:21 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640736<p>Is it not true that by doing things the HARD way that you are probably leaving a smaller carbon footprint</p>jack the clipperSun, 05 Oct 2008 21:35:11 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640735<p>I want to have arms like that when I'm his age! Um... actually, I want to have arms like that now. :-/</p>Aman ChaudharyMon, 15 Sep 2008 03:31:40 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640734<p>How about having more and more energetic sex?</p>GiorgioWed, 20 Aug 2008 17:57:51 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640733<p>This reminds me of the montage scene in Rocky 4.</p>AliTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640732<p>@Kevin My favorite yard beer is good ol' Miller Lite. Hey, save the microbrew for later, is my feelings.</p><p>Great article, Brett. You know, I have often maintained that th trick to getting active is finding a sport you like and then playing that sport couple times a week. For me, that's been martial arts, specifically kendo (but also, at times, kickboxing , judo and mixed MA, too) but something liek softball, volleyball, basketball or swimming could be just as good. Just the fact that you have to show up a couple of times a week to participate will keep you on track. If you also feel like running and/or lifting on the side of that or can work like Uncle Buzz does, so much the better.</p>CharlieMon, 18 Aug 2008 08:56:51 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640731<p>If you do construction work, you can do without the gym as well. In fact, you are basically getting paid to workout (unless you just operate machines...).</p>TimoSun, 17 Aug 2008 10:04:14 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640730<p>Great stuff!</p><p>Sometimes we just need to get out and be active. I know when I play a game of football in the backyard with my kids, it's always a great workout - my heart is pounding. Yesterday, I cut part of the lawn with our push mower. I was sweating buckets. I didn't eat all that great yesterday, and yet - I weighed myself this morning - and had lost weight!</p><p>I love these points - it's about building activeness into our daily lives.</p>LanceSat, 16 Aug 2008 09:17:19 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640729<p>Thanks for this reminder. There's nothing like a relaxed (nowhere to go) yet invigorating time doing yard work or working in the woods. I'm not one to believe in the traditional definitions of manliness but man do I feel ALIVE when I do that type of work (despite not being thrilled in the beginning).</p>BobbySat, 16 Aug 2008 00:49:27 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640728<p>@James-</p><p>Very cool. My wife and I toured the Slater while we were on vacation this last week. It was a great experience and I appreciate the work that your ROTC comrades put into the ship.</p>BrettFri, 15 Aug 2008 19:59:51 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640727<p>Great point on working in the yard. Just don't forget your favorite <strong><a href="http://returntomanliness.com/2008/08/10/a-manly-american-pastime-cheap-yard-beer/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://returntomanliness.com/2008/08/10/a-manly-american-pastime-cheap-yard-beer/">yard beer</a></strong> (after your workout, of course)...</p><p>Peter Mottola has a great point on accomplishing something. This makes the workout THAT much better.</p>Kevin (ReturnToManliness)Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:18:42 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640726<p>Cool, there is group of people in my ROTC unit who also go to help work on the USS Slater!</p>James CassellFri, 15 Aug 2008 17:31:50 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640725<p>I helped build a shed this week. That's some of the best exercise going! It's more fulfilling if your labor produces something, don't you think?</p>Peter MottolaFri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:34 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640724<p>Good article. I have a self-propelled mower right now, but even with that doing my big yard is a workout. I think when this mower craps-out I will get a non-propelled mower and really make a workout of it. Plus, it will be cheaper right? Wood chopping season is right around the corner for us too, that will be a good workout.</p>MarkFri, 15 Aug 2008 12:22:08 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640723<p>Ah yes, chopping wood: the sign of a true mensch. Rickey approves.</p>Rickey HendersonFri, 15 Aug 2008 11:54:50 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640721<p>Finally, another article on manliness from Brett that isn't contingent on fatherhood or matrimony.</p><p>I knew you had it in you!</p>JohnFri, 15 Aug 2008 08:57:21 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640720<p>Your Uncle Buzz, or Kate's, is in shape b/c of all the natural exercises he does. A gym is a good place to get a workout if you know what you are doing. Many people do isolation exercises that build 'beauty-contest' muscles, rather than functional strength. I just wrote an article on "7 Ways To Stay Incredibly Fit Without Joining A Gym"...</p><p><a href="http://yinvsyang.com/7-ways-to-stay-incredibly-fit-without-joining-a-gym/170/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://yinvsyang.com/7-ways-to-stay-incredibly-fit-without-joining-a-gym/170/">http://yinvsyang.com/7-ways...</a></p>PeterFri, 15 Aug 2008 07:54:53 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640719<p>there is an uncle buzz in every family. its amazing how some men can just live there normal life and be in shape, while others cant.</p>IsraelFri, 15 Aug 2008 07:05:35 -0000http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/14/the-uncle-buzz-workout-how-to-get-in-shape-without-the-gym/#comment-6640718<p>I do my lawn like Buzz! Do I get a bracelet? Like a WWBD "What Would Buzz Do" one?</p>Hayden TompkinsFri, 15 Aug 2008 05:54:26 -0000