Now Run Along
Posted: November 7, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, Election Returns, family, Forgiveness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, running, Science, trail running, voting, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsThere is always something ridiculous about the emotions of people whom one has ceased to love-
We are in such poor shape, feeding on ourselves day in and day out. So much so that we are too worn out to do anything about it. Doing nothing does not help either … Fantastic!!! We are trapped in a vicious cycle.
“I’ve lost complete interest in the simple things I once enjoyed.”
“I have little hope of making it through this day.”
Take a deep breath, Walk with us …
Clear your cluttered mind and consider your situation: Today has been a struggle, let’s continue to simply put one foot in front of the other … Building momentum and slowly regaining the energy we have been lacking to get by.
The Plan-
Link of the day: Post Election Depression
The Workout-
Man Makers of the KB Variety
Pick a nice, challenging weight and keep going for 5 complete sets. If you have to break up the set of 5? You incur a penalty of 20 Perfect Push Ups … We don’t recommend breaking up the sets!
Notes:
Balance. Nifty word isn’t it?!? Does the top of the post make sense at all? Here’s the answer you are looking for: We (you reading in the car as well) have a nasty habit of doing nothing … and then doing way too much. Fourteen words for you to think about … ENJOY!!!
**Quit straddling the fence and jump into the Comment Pool Below. The temp of the water is just right, so far.**
Forgiveness CrossFit Relationships Family Health
End of the Day
Posted: October 26, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: active rest, blogging, crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, jogging, kettlebell, love, lululemon, lust, marathon, motivation, natural, nature, paleo, passion, perspective, pilates, recovery, rest, running, star wars, trail running, whole foods, writing 8 Comments… Greet everyone you meet with a warm smile, no matter how busy you are.
Don’t rush encounters with coworkers, family and friends.
Speak softly. Listen attentively.
Act as if every conversation you have is the most important thing on your mind today.
Look your children and your partner in the eyes when they talk to you.
Stroke the cat, caress the dog.
Lavish love on every living being you meet.
See how different you feel at the end of the day.
Sarah Ban Breathnach
The Plan-
Be sure to head over and say hello to Mike Stimpson, the holidays are right around the corner and his work would make a spiffy gift for that special goober in your life?!?
The Workout-
From our classic “Signature“ series here at the palatial CultFit confines. A flowing Warm Up of your choosing followed by:
200m Sprint (embody the word Sprint!)
20 Perfect Push Ups
30 Hard Style Kettlebell Swings
Notes:
Apologies once again for being completely all over the place this week. Be well today and let’s remember the simple words at the top before we begin our weekend … ENJOY!!!
You Don’t Make Me Sorry
Posted: October 24, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, blogs, crossfit, exercise, fitness, freshly pressed, happiness, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, perspective, pilates, running, trail running, Walk, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 7 Comments… If we understood the power of our thoughts, we would guard them more closely. If we understood the awesome power of our words, we would prefer silence to almost anything negative. In our thoughts and words we create our own weaknesses and our own strengths. Our limitations and joys begin in our hearts. We can always replace negative with positive.
Bettie Eadie
Today’s Sign of the Apocalypse: Gucci On Wheels
**Warning science content ahead!?!**
Place a ball on the desk in front of you and let it sit there, roll back in your chair and watch for a few moments. Nothing happened, shocking we know!
Now reach in the centre drawer and pull out some sticky notes and a pen. Write one of the following words/thoughts on the top half of each note:
Life, Yoga, Love, Work, Running, Lifting, Diet, Meditation, Pilates, Sex, Donuts … You get the point. Fold them in half and place them randomly on your desk in front of you.
Each one of us has our own unique habits, just like the ball will keep sitting there unless new outside influences act upon it.
Now gently tap the ball towards one of your notes, any which one.
The Plan-
The Workout-
Form, Flow and Grace … Find balance and harmony in a refreshing Sun Salutation Series. Followed by:
A Plank Medley consisting of the following: High Plank, Low Plank, Glute Bridge, One Arm Side Plank (each side), Forearm Plank, Side Plank (elbow bridge).
**All Planks will start with a Hinge Walk Out. This is vitally important peeps, think about it?!? When was the last time you bent over backwards? Hinged backwards? Oh, the last time you raised your hips from the floor into a Plank position. Your precious little back and hips will thank you later … **
Notes:
The goal of our exercise above is to come as close to our note without knocking it over, to gently ease up to it. Kinda like starting a new exercise program … Ease into it, slowly and with conviction. Be well today and ENJOY!!!
Get Out Of My Life
Posted: October 22, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: art, blogging, Cats, crossfit, exercise, fitness, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, intensity, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, perspective, pilates, running, star wars, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 12 CommentsOver the years, injury after injury. One hardship after another … Healing and building strength slowly yet again We learn something rather important about ourselves: What others think about you doesn’t matter.
Take a moment today to ask one of your friends who has ever obsessed over wanting to lose just ten more pesky pounds. You could also ask them about the time they were trying to lose that little bit of extra “stuff” around their waist. When loosing just ten more pounds is all that we focus on … Those pounds and extra “stuff” become larger and more profound daily until they fill every nook and cranny in our minds. We do this over and over again until we are convinced that it’s all anyone else can see when they look our way.
“HEY, You look rather stunning today!“ Oh God he thinks I’m an over weight troll, he thinks I’m FAT!?!
There are reoccurring themes and strong undercurrents around these parts, messages that are told and re-told quite often. One of which is making an honest (<—Key Word) effort to stay positive and making healthy choices daily. The way you present yourself deep inside has a ripple effect on those around you …
“Good morning dear, Are those new jeans? You really look great in them!“
Be happy with yourself (take that anyway you like)!
The Plan-
We will be featuring some pretty sweet art by Mike Stimpson all week. Check his work out, it’s awesome!
The Workout-
Limber up and please remove your tired old shoes, you won’t need them today.
1 One-legged Squat, Right Foot
1 One-legged Squat, Left Foot
1 Perfect Pull Up
Set aside 30 minutes of your precious time and start rolling through this series, this is not AMRAP in 30 minutes peeps! By the time you get to your tenth set you should find yourself moving through this program effortlessly …
Notes:
Have a great one today peeps … ENJOY!!!
You’ll Never Change
Posted: October 19, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: 5k, blogging, crossfit, exercise, failure, fear, fitness, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, recovery, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 13 CommentsMen fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other-
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What do you genuinely FEAR the most?
One of the best teachers we will ever have in life: Failure. Digest this next thought anyway you like, we are all adults here right? Sit back and actually read the blog posts this coming Monday. We are confident in saying that many peeps will be busy saving face, lamenting after a grueling weekend competition or struggling through whatever event they participated in. Many more will miss this prime learning opportunity to reflect on their recent failure and use what they learned to improve themselves next weekend, next time around.
Learning from a recent (<— Key Word) failure is never easy. Our culture is driven on success and this makes it especially hard to embrace failure. When we do this? We miss an opportunity for personal growth.
Don’t FEAR to FAIL. Of all the training tools we have at our disposal, FEAR is by far the best one. How else are we supposed to learn about “Life“?
… If being me is easy from where you stand
Seeing is believing from where I am
Try being me if you think you can
You think you got it easy, try being me …
The Plan-
It’s a wonderful time to head outside this weekend. Orionid Meteor Shower
Hat Tip: Earth Sky
The Workout-
A flowing Trail Run with a good friend once again (don’t forget to bring a ball …). Followed by:
Rolling Perfect Push Ups …
Hinge and Walkout to a High Push Up Position while your partner is standing behind you holding a tennis ball. Your partner will roll the ball under you while in the High Push Up Position. You, catch the ball and either toss the ball back to your partner over your shoulder. Or, rotate to a side Plank and hand them the ball. To make this more difficult: Start in a Low Plank – Just enough room for the ball to roll under you. Alternate hands and be sure to switch up with your friend. Kids, Spouses, Dogs … All work here so no excuses?!?
Notes:
Many of you reading today are Fearful of this coming weekend for many different reasons, completely natural peeps! Life presents us challenges at every turn, just not this weekend. Be well and ENJOY!!!
CultFit 