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This past weekend, the Patriots made history by being the first NFL team to post a perfect 16-0 record. And even though, Tom Brady and company had a few late-season scares, namely their games against the Colts, Eagles, Ravens and Giants, the Patriots are rolling into the playoffs on a huge upswing. Now, whether they win the Super Bowl is another question because playoff football and regular season football are two different worlds. Though I must admit that going into the playoffs undefeated is a very enviable position.

Let’s just think ahead to the future and imagine, as incredible as it may seem, that the Patriots do not win the Super Bowl. Would their season be a disappointment? Would the Patriots have nothing to celebrate? I guess what I am trying to say is would you rather win the Super Bowl or go 16-0?

The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of success. The team who wins it can say that it is the undisputed champion of the football world. The Patriots on the other hand, should they fail to win the Super Bowl, would not be able to claim football supremacy, even though they went 16-0 in the regular season. However, on the other side of the token, going 17 grueling weeks in the NFL without suffering a single loss is absolutely miraculous. The Patriots made history by doing what they did. So, which is better? Making history or winning the Super Bowl.

For me, it depends. If you ask the hundreds of players in the NFL who have played year in and year out without realizing Super Bowl success, most of them would tell you that they don’t care how many losses they have. As long as they are wearing that ring at the end of the day, nothing else matters. But if you ask, say, Tom Brady, Teddy Bruschi or Rodney Harrison which they would prefer, you might get a different answer. Now, I cannot speak for them, but it seems to me that having already won the Super Bowl 3 times, these veterans may appreciate a perfect season more than another Super Bowl victory. I mean, we’re talking about Don Shula’s record. There are only a few teams since the inception of the NFL who have gone undefeated. That’s big. Maybe even bigger than a Super Bowl ring. But then again, only the players themselves know which is more desirable – a Super Bowl ring or a 16-0 season.

 

Nishan Wilde is VP of Sales for Robbins Sports, an online resource for top of the line sporting goods, featuring Baseball Uniforms, Track Uniforms and Punching Bags.

With the coming of each new year, we always make promises. Promises to live life differently, try new things, and be an all around better person. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is getting into shape. It is true that often times we let ourselves go a little bit as our lives do not seem to allow regular exercise. And each year people promise themselves that this is the year when they will go to the gym regularly and get back into shape.

However, the harsh reality is that our lives can sometimes be too hectic for the gym. Allotting enough time to get ready, drive to the gym, work out and come home is a pretty big committment to do every day. In my opinion, that is the main reason why people fail to accomplish their get-back-into-shape resolution.

Well, there is an alternative solution to this problem - home gyms. When you talk to people who are in the habit of constantly working out, a lot of the time they are just like you and me with very limited time to devote to going to the gym. So, they bring the gym to them. From dumbells and treadmills to punching bags and wavemasters, stocking your basement or garage with workout equipment is the answer to your problem.

If you are the go-getter type of person who always goes the extra mile, then outfiting your home with a punching bag, speed bag, bench press and treadmill is the way to go. But if you are not, there is an easier option – the wavemaster. Instead of taking on a project to hang a punching bag from the ceiling and all that goes with that, you can get a wavemaster or punching dummy. They are freestanding and easy to store when not being used. In addition, the best part about wavemasters and punching dummies is they are a total body work out. They work the legs, arms and back at the same time. And you can get a good cardio workout as well.

When coming home from a hard day’s work or just getting ready to start the day, wavemasters and punching dummies are the perfect solution to your workout needs. They are easily accesible, provide great training and most of all, cut down on the overall time needed to get a workout in.

I am not saying that going to the gym is bad. On the contrary, going to the gym and working with professionals can be a great way to get that killer physique you have always wanted. But if limited time is a factor, the home gym may be the better option.

 

Nishan Wilde is VP of Sales for Robbins Sports and Athletics, a premier resource for high quality athletic apparel and equipment, including Punching Bags, Baseball Uniforms and Track Uniforms.