Hello everyone.
I'm just starting out with the shovelglove thing, it's pretty fun. I really like the ideas here, everything is seductively simple and ripe for puns.
I enjoyed reading through the developement of shugging, too.
I was initially concerned it wouldn't be challenging enough, but the first session or two assauged my doubts in a leaning-over-trying-to-catch-my-breath-with-burning-arms-and-shoulders way. I started with a 12-pound hammer (i've been at it about 2 weeks now), and i have some very sturdy 5 pound ankle weights that I might add on in a few months or so (with a liberal application of duct tape, to be safe; the ankle weights have have leather straps with buckles, though, so I'm not too worried), so I have room to grow.
I would categorize myself as a hobbyist with MMA and wrestling, and I'm finding this particular type of sledgehammer stuff to be pretty good conditioning for both.
Mostly i wanted to say thanks for coming up with these neat ideas and taking the time to share them; I love the ease with which they can be communicated and their effectiveness.
