The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Posted: September 3, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, hipster, Labor Day, life, love, lululemon, pilates, recovery, rest, smile, whole foods, yoga 12 CommentsWorldly pleasures seem so very tiring, Like the allergic weed that itches on contact. It itches if you don’t scratch, but it hurts if you do. It is like mocking a dumb man-
Did you take the time to relish the simple pleasures over this long Labor Day holiday weekend? Did you avoid the salacious lure of consumerism during the time you spent out shopping?
Today instead of trying to make up for something we missed this past summer, let us practice contentment: Knowing that enough, really truly can be enough.
The Plan-
Simpler times indeed …
The Workout-
Rest Day of sorts … Try something new on for size and see how you like it today. Report back with your results in the witty comment section below!
Notes:
Wrapping up a four day weekend can be tough, goodness! Rest up peeps, the remainder of the week may get a bit bumpy … ENJOY!!!
Summer Thoughts In a Field of Weeds
Posted: August 31, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, hippy porn, hipster, hope, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, pilates, smile, trail running, waitrose, walking, yoga 11 CommentsThe Sage only helps all creatures to find their own nature, But does not venture to lead them by the nose-
Take a look around you this morning and please pay no attention to the wash in the corner. Each one of you reading today is blessed with the power to start your own Salud Revolución! Standing in queue at Trader Joe’s or Waitrose? Walking around the local market comparing yourself to others? Changing a dirty diaper or even getting a ride in a tow truck … At any moment we can change how we think , speak and look at our own bodies.
Let today be the day that you don’t allow the scale in the bathroom dictate your mood for the rest of eternity. Let today be the day while chatting with some old friends during lunch that you talk in a positive fashion about how you view your body. Finally peeps and we cannot overstate how deeply this next thought resonates with us: Chin up, you’re inspiring!
The Plan-
The Workout-
Warm Up as you see fit until a thick hardy lather forms all over your body. Followed by:
50 Goblet Squats (Heavy – Ish)
100m Sprint (Out and Back – Sprint in every sense of the word)
40 KB Hard Style Swings (Find a weight that feels snappy!)
30 Goblet Squats
100m Sprint
20 KB Hard Style Swings
10 Goblet Squats
100m Sprint
Feel free to mix and match the movements as you see fit. However if you perform this program more than one time through? The second time you start with the KB swings …
Notes:
Have we beaten this Life – You message into the ground enough over the past month? Good! We could really write about this subject for ages … Here’s why: That little nugget of grey matter between your ears is rather tricky and down right evil at times. Sabotaging your hard work at each and every turn. A whole months worth of posts summed up in 16 words …
Meditation: Quiet the mind. Reflection: Being fully present. Forgiveness: A starting point. Hope: YOU are amazing!
We change course and sail against the wind this coming Monday, are you onboard and fully present?!? Cool … Have a wonderful weekend* peeps and ENJOY!!!
Say hello to Arnulfo Castorena:
**Especially in ‘Merica!!! The sangria is ready so fire up the grill!!!**
There’s Velvet Eyes In Mexico
Posted: August 30, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: Australia, Beer, crossfit, Cslifornia, fitness, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, love, motivation, pilates, recovery, rest, star trek, whole foods, WOD, yoga 24 CommentsBelieving oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind–
Time to kick off our shoes and slippers! For all the long time – first time reader peeps: Thursdays here are Rest Days for the body, mind and soul. Sit back and be sure to grab a tasty beverage … Let the buffoonery begin!
Yet another reason why Australia is quite possibly the coolest country on earth (California is a close second):
The Plan-
Ladies … Thoughts?
The Workout-
Rest Day … A dab of Yoga + A Brisk Walk = Heaven.
Notes:
Tomorrow will you choose to separate yourself from the herd and be bold in your actions?!? Good, we’ll be here waiting for you with a nice simple message … ENJOY!!!
Chicks Are For Kids
Posted: August 29, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, health, hipster, lululemon, marathon, motivation, pilates, planks, sex, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 12 CommentsAdopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience-
It’s fair to say that on any given day we spew a fair amount of rubbish at you while reading these dreadful posts. Seriously?!? How masculine and tough are words like: Forgiveness, Patience, Mindfulness, Meaningful and Purpose? These timid words would be slashed to a bloody pulp during a knife fight with: Extreme, ELITE, Warrior, Tough and OMG!
When was the last time you saw some bro wearing an Affliction-T with “Purpose” written on it?!? Like never …
The true mark of a spouse/friend/soul mate/bro is the keen ability to see the future, beyond our present circumstance. Each and every day we are bombarded by what is going on around us.
If only turning away and ignoring all these stimuli were so easy. We are so immersed in the present, filled to the brim with anxiety, that we simply fail to choose our course of action. Not only for today but for tomorrow as well.
Breaking News: Your happiness is a choice that you make.
Peeps (even if you are in Manitoba), take a gander around you. Not later, right now! Let go of the world around and just “Be Yourself” in this moment (reading CultFit … JaJa pretty sad). Sit on the edge of the tub, look in the mirror and feel this brilliant, simple moment.
The Plan-
The Workout-
A nice Trail Run/Walk followed by:
The Dreaded CultFit Plank Series … All of our plank movements start from standing, hinge – walk out.
High Push Up Plank, Low Push Up Plank, Rotating Side Plank (each arm), Heart Beat Walk (50 pumps), Reverse Plank, Handstand Hold.
30 minutes focusing on pure body control and breathing (Key Word: Patience). Form, Flow, Grace!
Notes:
Today is the day, ENJOY!!!
Vamonos, I Wish!
Posted: August 28, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, hipster, intensity, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, pilates, recovery, running, The Duke, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 18 CommentsIf you don’t control your mind, someone else will-
To be young again, unwavering in our ability to conquer any feat set before us … Some mood music is in order as we dig a bit deeper beneath the surface of life:
Somewhere between the ages of 30 and 60 (ages may vary if you live in Kentucky or Australia) we spend way too much time trying to create and define what our purpose in life is. Contrary to popular opinion (you would not know this from reading all these perfect blogs): We human(s) are far from being perfect. What if we shared with you a top tip that no matter where you are in life, You’ll be healthier and more fulfilled? Engaging in meaningful and purposeful “play” of any sort helps promote positive mental health in our later years. Don’t take our word for it, get up and go find out yourself!
The Plan-
The Workout-
Pulled from our “Hey! I’m a kid in training.“ Series here at CultFit:
Warm Up on the Monkey Bars and re-acquaint yourself with a long-lost friend followed by:
20 Perfect Push Ups
20m Sprint (Out and Back)
25 Perfect Push Ups
30m Sprint (Out and Back)
30 Perfect Push Ups
40m Sprint (Out and Back)
35 Perfect Push Ups
50m Sprint (Out and Back)
A pattern should be emerging here folks. A local park, track or soccer/football pitch will do the trick today. Remember to bring the little ones along to count resp and to chase during the sprints! Who amongst us makes it to 100+ meters?!?
Notes:
Simple, and try not to out think yourselves peeps. There are grade school aged kids out there waiting to pounce on some fresh meat at the local playground … ENJOY!!!
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