Stay Warm, Stay Working — The Gen-X Winter Code
Gen-X never waited for perfect conditions — we just kept going. This winter, Common-X teams up with 32 Degrees to prove that staying warm isn’t soft; it’s smart.
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Gen-X never waited for perfect conditions — we just kept going. This winter, Common-X teams up with 32 Degrees to prove that staying warm isn’t soft; it’s smart.
Built for the Cold, Not the Couch
Back in the day, we didn’t have heated parkas or thermal tech. We had stubbornness, black coffee, and a hoodie that barely survived the washing machine.
Now? The grind’s the same, but the gear got smarter. 32 Degrees brings that minimalist, no-excuses warmth that fits our generation — light, tough, and built to move.
Whether it’s a 5 a.m. workout, a frozen job site, or a long haul behind the wheel, warmth shouldn’t slow you down. That’s the Gen-X winter code: stay moving, stay real, stay working.
From the Job Site to the Studio
Common-X runs on early mornings, late nights, and a whole lot of cold workdays. 32 Degrees gear has become part of the uniform — soft enough for the mic, warm enough for real-world grind.
It’s proof that tech gear doesn’t have to scream “influencer.” It can quietly keep you from freezing while you build something that matters.
🧢 Why It Fits the Brand
Like Common-X, 32 Degrees is about balance — comfort without complacency. They make the kind of everyday gear that lets you handle work, workouts, and weekends without switching identities.
“From the job site to the studio — if it’s warm, it works.”
Official 32 Degrees logo representing the brand’s lightweight warmth and performance apparel, featured in the Common-X winter partner story Stay Warm, Stay Working — The Gen-X Winter Code.
Every Day Counts: The CommonX Fitness Comeback
Every day isn’t about perfection — it’s about persistence. Between the gym, the grind, and the podcast, I’ve learned that consistency builds more than muscle; it builds mindset. This is the story of how the CommonX Fitness Comeback was born — clean eating, hard training, and a relentless focus on recovery. Because in the end, every rep, every meal, and every choice matters. Every Day Counts.
By Ian Primmer – CommonX Podcast
From Burnout to Breakthrough
They say discipline beats motivation — and that’s become my truth. Every day now starts the same way: no excuses, no shortcuts, just sweat. The gym’s not optional anymore; it’s the foundation. I might get one day off when the work calls me in, but otherwise, I’m in there pushing steel like I’m forging my own comeback story.
I don’t train for vanity. I train for clarity. For energy. For focus. For that razor edge that makes me a better husband, dad, creator, and co-host on the CommonX Podcast. This isn’t a phase — it’s a lifestyle.
Fueling the Fire
Clean eating isn’t punishment — it’s precision. Every meal’s got a purpose: fuel, not filler. My mornings kick off with oatmeal or a wrap, mid-day brings the CommonX Comeback Shake, and dinner’s all about lean proteins and greens.
That’s where the right partners make a difference.
1st Phorm keeps my macros dialed in and recovery tight — pure power with zero hype.
A-Sha Foods brings balance with smart, high-protein noodles that hit like comfort food without the guilt.
And when it’s time to unwind, Coach Soak steps in to help my muscles recover from the grind — magnesium-rich soaks that turn soreness into satisfaction.
Fuel, discipline, recovery — the three pillars of the comeback.
1st Phorm: keeps my macros dialed in and recovery tight — pure power with zero hype.
A-Sha Foods brings balance with smart, high-protein noodles that hit like comfort food without the guilt.
Coach Soak steps in to help my muscles recover from the grind — magnesium-rich soaks that turn soreness into satisfaction.
The Recovery Nobody Sees
The unseen reps happen after the gym. That’s when your body repairs, your mind resets, and your drive re-ignites. Recovery is where progress hides — it’s where tomorrow’s strength is born.
Coach Soak’s been a game-changer there. After long shifts and back-to-back gym sessions, those mineral soaks remind me that rest isn’t weakness. It’s strategy.
As I tell myself after every session:
“Pain is just the echo of progress — proof that you showed up.”
The Mindset That Builds More Than Muscle
Showing up every day has changed more than my body. It’s sharpened my focus behind the mic, too. The CommonX Podcast has always been about showing up for the truth — now I’m showing up for myself the same way.
Consistency has a rhythm. It starts at 4:50 AM and doesn’t end until the last rep’s done. It’s not glamorous, it’s not always fun, but it’s real.
Every day counts because tomorrow only exists if you build it today.
Join the Comeback
If you’re reading this, you’ve got a comeback in you too. Whether it’s health, hustle, or headspace — the CommonX way is simple: show up, fuel up, recover, repeat.
Level up your own routine with our partners in grind:
Because in the end, it’s not about perfection — it’s about persistence.
And every damn day… counts.
Top 10 Shredders of All Time (CommonX Edition)By CommonX
From Van Halen to Vai, CommonX salutes the ten who turned noise into art and rebellion into rhythm. Crank it up — feedback is freedom.
🎸 Top 10 Shredders of All Time (CommonX Edition)
By CommonX
Before playlists and plug-ins, there were six strings, blood on the frets, and neighbors pounding on the wall. For Gen X, guitar heroes were gods — and distortion was scripture. So grab your SONOS, crank it until the drywall shakes, and salute the riff kings who taught us that feedback is freedom.
Sonos Logo partnered with CommonX
⚡ 1. Eddie Van Halen – The Architect of Awe
Two-hand tapping, harmonic squeals, and tone so warm it could melt steel. “Eruption” changed everything; every kid with a guitar chased that lightning ever since.
🎸 2. Jimi Hendrix – The Cosmic Trailblazer
He made the Stratocaster cry, laugh, and set the sky on fire. “Voodoo Child” wasn’t a song — it was a ritual.
⚡ 3. Randy Rhoads – The Classical Firestorm
Ozzy’s prodigy fused classical precision with metal fury. Every solo was a master class in melody and madness.
🎩 4. Slash – The Soul in the Smoke
Top hat, Les Paul, cigarette — instant icon. His tone drips blues and attitude; “Sweet Child O’ Mine” is eternal youth in riff form.
🎵 5. Stevie Ray Vaughan – The Texas Hurricane
Pure feel. No tricks, no filters — just emotion pouring through Fender strings. When SRV bent a note, you felt it in your bones.
⚙️ 6. Tony Iommi – The Godfather of Heavy
Fingertip injury? No problem. He invented heavy metal instead. Sabbath’s riffs are the bedrock of every down-tuned dream that followed.
⚡ 7. Kirk Hammett – The Metal Surgeon
Precision meets chaos. The wah-wah wizard of Metallica built solos that slice through stadium air like jet engines.
⚡ 8. Angus Young – The Eternal Rebel
School uniform, duck-walk, Gibson SG — pure electricity. “Back in Black” and “Highway to Hell” still sound like rebellion bottled.
🔥 9. Dimebag Darrell – The Southern Thunderstorm
Groove, grit, and guts. His Pantera riffs came with tire smoke and whiskey breath — heavy metal with a grin.
🚀 10. Steve Vai – The Alien Virtuoso
Flawless technique and fearless imagination. Vai turned shred into symphony — proof that technical mastery can still have soul.
🎧 Honorable Mentions
Joe Satriani, Nuno Bettencourt, Prince, Nancy Wilson, and Joan Jett — the undercurrent that keeps the six-string alive.
🏁 Throttle Therapy: The GOAT Never Quit (Ricky Carmichael)
CommonX pays tribute to Ricky Carmichael, the GOAT of grit, and the Gen-X spirit that never learned to coast. Fueled by Summit Racing and Alpinestars — built for the bold.
Illustrated poster of motocross legend Ricky Carmichael mid-air on his dirt bike, wearing Alpinestars gear, surrounded by dust and motion blur. Bold text reads “Throttle Therapy – The GOAT Never Quit,” with Summit Racing and Alpinestars logos beside a graffiti-style CommonX tag. The artwork captures Gen-X rebellion, adrenaline, and the unstoppable spirit of speed.
By Ian Primmer - CommonX
There’s a moment every Gen-X kid remembers — the smell of two-stroke in the air, a dirt trail disappearing into the horizon, and a hand-me-down bike that rattled more than it roared. We didn’t need perfect; we needed fast. Speed wasn’t a sport — it was therapy. It was escape. It was rebellion in motion.
And nobody embodied that more than Ricky Carmichael, the man who turned motocross from a pastime into poetry — wide open, fearless, and all-in.
Ricky Carmichael at motorcrossusa.com
The GOAT of Grit
Ricky wasn’t born into fame — he built it from the ground up, throttle by throttle, crash by crash. He wasn’t chasing luxury or algorithms; he was chasing seconds. Every turn was a war zone, every fall a test of will. That’s what made him the Greatest of All Time — not just his speed, but his refusal to quit. Gen X gets that. We were raised on scraped knees and loud engines — the analog roar that told the world we were alive. While everyone else was learning to play safe, we were learning how to fly.
Carmichael didn’t just win races; he defined the culture. He was the dirt-track philosopher, proving that greatness doesn’t come from polish — it comes from persistence.
From Dirt Tracks to Driveways — The Gen-X Engine
We’re older now. The bikes might be cleaner, the garages more organized, but that itch never went away.
Every Gen-Xer still knows what “wide open” feels like.
It’s that same pulse that drives us — whether it’s building businesses, podcasts, or lives that refuse to idle.
That’s why Summit Racing and Alpinestars hit home for us. They’re not brands — they’re badges of the same rebellion that raised us.
“If you grew up fixing what you broke, you’re one of us.”
Summit Racing — the garage that built a generation. Power, precision, and performance for those who still believe speed is freedom.
Summit Racing keeps the garage sacred — the modern temple of creativity, sweat, and horsepower.
Alpinestars keeps the body safe while the spirit chases chaos.
Together, they represent the new chapter of Gen-X grit — smarter, stronger, and still addicted to the rush.
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