Thursday 12 July 2012
Posted: July 12, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, happiness, health, hippie porn, hipster, intensity, joy, life, love, lululemon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, sex, trail running, whole foods, WOD, yoga 11 CommentsDrinking when we are not thirsty and making love at all seasons, madam: that is all there is to distinguish us from other animals-
Talk about kicking the proverbial hornets nest! If you missed the post from yesterday? Who are we kidding you didn’t miss anything of actual importance or some groundbreaking new science … or did you?!?
Normally each and every Thursday is a Rest day and we play some silly games, please don’t rush off in a pissy mood! We will get to them in a minute (better make that 15 minutes … A rant is brewing).
Pop Quiz Time: Are you reading this post today comfortably in your underwear, due to sex? The correct answer is yes! We, YOU, all of the above have adopted such a myopic view of the world that primarily focuses on “ME“. Step back and strip away all the layers that bog us down … Last time we checked Uncle Pliny’s parents had SEX (Spoiler Alert) 42 years ago and he is writing this post today due to that one-act, which didn’t last very long!
So if you are still pissed off from yesterday? Oh well, maybe this will make you feel better: Are Men Going Extinct…
The answer is YES (If you take the time to read this you will be kindly rewarded)!
The Plan-
The Workout-
Rest Day = Yoga, A Nice Walk and Some Self Reiki
Notes:
Deep cleansing breath … ENJOY!!!
You’re Damned if you do and damned if you don’t.
Posted: July 10, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: Chinning, crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, health, hipster, intensity, jogging, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, Peaches, perspective, pilates, running, trail running, Walk, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 12 CommentsHe slept beneath the moon. He basked beneath the sun; He lived a life of going-to-do, And died with nothing done-
If there was ever a time to turn away from CultFit, today would be that day! The topic of discussion today is going to be neither coherent nor digestible and is probably easier read over a cup of absinthe rather than our customary cup of green tea. So on that note … If you are late to your 9am Cardio Blast or 10am WAD at the local “Box“? Look at the pretty pictures, all too real videos and carry on with your fine day…
You’re Damned if you do and damned if you don’t.
And this concludes our conversation about staying true to yourself and not jumping onto the latest fitness trend(s) : You’re damned if you are too supportive to “these” people and you are damned if you’re not supportive enough.
Thank goodness we we’re Chinners here at CultFit HQ before it became “Hip” and mainstream … Look ‘Ma no kipping!?!
The Plan-
The Workout-
Trail Run/Bike/Swim/Hike/Walk as you see fit. Followed by:
20-30 Minutes of our classic “Plank Medley”.
Slice em and Dice em up as you see fit peeps although keep in mind: No plank will be held shorter than One Minute!
Notes:
Congrats and big pat on the back if you made it this far! Have a great day today and ENJOY!!!
Memorial Day 28 May 2012
Posted: May 28, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: 10k, 5k, crossfit, elite program, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, health, hipster, intensity, kettlebell, life, marathon, Memorial Day, motivation, natural, paleo, running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 5 CommentsRelatives who do not understand your personality,Family and friends who look upon you with derision; Are foolish people who would call it pretty If you pierced your nose with a splinter of gold!-
The Plan-
The Workout-
Rest and Remembrance Day…
Notes:
Today we give thanks to all of the brave men and women who so valiantly served past, present and future. Without your sacrifice we could not sit down this morning to write about what it means to be free. One day is not enough time to say “Thank You”…Be well and come home safely!
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Posted: April 25, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, health, hipster, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, life, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, philosophy, pilates, psycology, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 25 CommentsLet there be a soft smile on your face, Let your speech be truthful and pleasant, Let there be restraint in emotions, in indulgence; Let there not be excesses anywhere-
**Not very often do we feel compelled to preface a post, well today is a bit different. Our opinion today is wide-ranging and all over the place (for a reason) it’s up to you dear peep reading in your jammies on this fine morning to decide where you want to take this discussion today. So without further ado we present you this monstrosity!**
Today’s sign of the Apocalypse: A Night With the World’s Most Hated Bands
Does it seem that our society has made a gentleman’s agreement in regards to “stuff” that we should know? And the means in which this information is delivered is based on facts not knowledge: “You should eat a LvL 5 Vegan diet to run faster.” Why? “Well, it helped me so why would it not help you?” I don’t know? “Well Nickleback is the best band ever!” OK,please explain why that is so?
The reason we have a salacious love affair with facts is due to how easy they are to get (iThingy) and also how easy they are to test. “Great Little Bobby you scored 8 out of 10 on your Fitness Trainer Cert.” …Feel empowered to spread your wealth of facts and not true knowledge.”. This is not something that is new and if you happened to grow up in good ole ‘Merica? Our education system is entirely built on facts and committing to memory important dates in history (for the most part). Don’t believe us? Ask a ‘Merican if a Kit Kat is a cookie or a biscuit? The answer you will get is that it is a candy bar, fact! Period, argument over. Look here it even says so on wiki-i-know-nothing!!! Now ask this same question to someone who lives of the glimmering side of the pond? Pour a nice cup of PG Tips and prepare to debate Kit Kat’s!!!
End of Act One
We’ll leave this here to cheer you up a bit…
Act Two
From where we sit (in a plush purple love sac) being educated means being able to understand the question presented and thoroughly knowing enough relevant information to make a reasoned argument. It’s in making a reasoned argument, not facts, this is our key message today. What ever happened to learning to think and express ones thoughts in a persuasive way?
What is the currency of learning? What are some of the tangible’s? Is it preparing oneself to be wrong?
Truth be told it isn’t what you know but how you come to know it that matters to us most. Our society has forced us from an early age to memorize facts and useless information that clutter up our minds (pick up any issue of Runners World as an example). Your ability to articulate facts may be useful for passing tests in your life, impressing your friends during your conversation about Glee last night…When all is said and done? What do you do after you have exhausted your vast knowledge of facts?
The Plan-
The brighter, more serious students were the least desirous of grades, possibly because they were more interested in the subject matter of the course, whereas the dull or lazy students were the most desirous of grades, possibly because grades told them if they were getting by.
Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
The Workout-
Brought to you today by the: “Whoa, have not done this is in like 30+ years” department here at CultFit HQ.
Gather up the kids, neighbors, spouse, pets and anyone else who wants to have fun and…
Play around with Cart-Wheels and One Legged Squats while the little ones play. Followed by:
Freeze Tag until the sun goes down, or up…or if if its up all the time? 30 minutes or so?
Young at heart get tagged: 25 Perfect Push Ups
Kids get tagged: 25 jumping Jacks
BREAKING NEWS!!! Working out does not need to be tedious and dreadful! Leave that to reality TV!!!
Notes:
Jump in peeps and fire away with the comments! YOUR comments and sense of community here facilitate a sharing of ideas…Hmm, not facts. Have a blast and ENJOY!!!
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Posted: April 24, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, health, hipster, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, recovery, rest, running, trail running, walking, WOD, yoga 22 CommentsA dog that is lying on garbage may happen to think of its past lives and repent for it. But when it catches a new smell, it runs after it! Likewise is this mind-
**Yes, thank you. We are in a better mood today! Green tea and dark chocolate at 6am will do that!?!**
One of the greatest lessons (so we were told…) from the Life of Pi (Yann Martel) is actually quite simple. You can get used to anything…
So when we start talking about humility please do not think that we believe you should be considered self-effacing. Actually, its 180 degrees from this…Stepping back and thinking about this topic for a moment. As you become more self-aware, you place more value yourself. This is when we truly start to become humble.
For to long we have thought that the definition of being humble needed an element of failure, Just ask Uncle Pliny! He is of course our resident gimp here at CultFit HQ. It was not until recently that his orthopedic surgeon gave him this ultimatum: “Your body cannot take this abuse much longer. Three major surgery’s in the last 2 years…I like taking money from you but seriously?”
Awareness and humility…Hmm?
As always we are not the experts here…
Loving Others Without Loving Yourself: A Reconsideration
Of Mind and Body <—If you read only one iota of our message today? Make it this, please?!?
The Plan-
The Workout-
One of readers sent in a fave program of theirs that really is a blast. Give it a go and let us know how you made out?!?
Swim/Trail Run/Whatever…Until you are thoroughly Warmed Up (We know that not all of you have access to a pool, the sea or a river. If you do? Swimming in our opinion is hands down the best way to Warm Up, followed closely by a Brisk Walk.)
You will need: A wide open space, one kettle bell and yourself of course. Pay closer attention to length today rather than reps and time…A soccer pitch, a ball field: Something that in essence gives a good frame of reference for length (Ja Ja go ahead and say it perv?).
One Turkish Get Up…Stay standing and Waiters Walk for a bit. Rinse and Repeat with the other arm.
One Turkish Get Up…Stay standing and Over Head Walking Lunge for a bit. Rinse and Repeat with the other arm.
One Turkish Get Up…Stay standing and Thread the Needle Reverse Walking Lunge for a bit. Rinse and Repeat with the other arm.
One Turkish Get Up…Stay standing and Heartbeat Press/Walk for a bit. Rinse and Repeat with the other arm.
One Turkish Get Up…Stay standing and Alternating Goblet Squat for a bit. Rinse and Repeat with the other arm.
One Turkish Get Up…Stay standing and Hard Style KB Swings for a bit. Rinse and Repeat with the other arm.
That’s it! Remember our golden rule here about putting weight above our heads? If you can’t handle the weight hitting you in the head…Don’t put the weight above your head to begin with!
You can do this program indoors quite successfully, if you use your imagination. Outdoors is our preferred method due to the fact that all the Yoga Moms running by think we’re nuts? Wonder what they are doing at X-Fit later…
Notes:
The program above really embodies our training approach here: Time is relative and a marginal tool to measure results, Form, Flow, Grace and Awareness are infinitely more important to our overall health. If you want to experiment with time to see for yourself? Do the above program in 10 minutes? It can be done although Form goes to hell as well as Grace…Be safe if you perform the program today and most importantly, ENJOY!!!
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