Wednesday, February 3, 2016

The Gear You Need: Bandanas

           Really, Ryan? Bandanas as a piece of essential gym gear? Hear me out…
            Consider the following philosophy: “Luck is the last dying wish of those who want to believe that winning can happen by accident. Sweat, on the other hand, is for those who know it's a choice.” –Sum Dewd Inew
            If you are working hard, if you are busting your butt, you are going to sweat. Now this is not the ‘80s so I am not going to recommend you wearing a sweatband on your head. Let’s face it, fellas. It is not a good look. Now, I shave my head so I don’t have to hair to soak up all that sweat. So, the prime alternative is the bandana folded in half and tied behind your head Hulk Hogan style. That’s right, brother. Whatchagonnado?
            The bandana soaks up the sweat. It keeps said sweat out of your eyes. Depending on how you wear it, it makes you look cooler. And if you purchase a gross of them in multiple colors, you can coordinate them to round out your gym ensemble. Remember, if you don’t look good, we don’t look good. Or something like that.
           But the best thing about wearing a sweat-soaked bandana is after you have staggered back into the locker room after your workout, you peel that bad boy off your dome, and you toss it on the sink counter or on the bench in front of your locker.
           That wet “splat” is oddly satisfying. It is a resonating tone that signifies a job well done. It is a wonderful reminder of the job that you have performed and it is something that you should be proud of.
           My biggest mistake is wrapping my bandanas up in a paper towel, tossing them in my gym bag, and then forgetting about them overnight.
 

           Bonus Entry: The Gear You Need
           When in doubt about what songs you need in your MP3 player, remember this simple formula:
           Queen = Awesome.
           Mashed up remix featured in Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch = Wicked Awesome.

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