Flypaper
Posted: January 28, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: Bliss, blogging, crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, Heaven, hipster, hope, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, lust, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, passion, pilates, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, Wonder, Wrtiting, yoga 14 CommentsMy God, a moment of bliss. Why, isn’t that enough for a whole lifetime?-
What if we told you that finishing a marathon, cycling a century, putting up max numbers in the gym, advanced yoga poses, holding a plank for ten minutes … Really don’t matter much?
The ritual does, the preparation, all the hard work, the failure before the activity. Slow down this morning and explore this profound idea with us.
All of the above activities (and more) have a few things in common.
The entire family, including your friends can participate in them. Walking, running, cycling and especially yoga. You don’t have to be “talented” or “skilled” to have fun with your family and friends. There’s no one to impress
By slowing down to savor the ritual, you are afforded the time to socialize and enjoy yourselves. Let’s use cycling as an example: You can tease the dudes in your group about their freshly shaven legs and their choice of skin-tight lycra. When you run out of things to share, you can ease into the saddle and enjoy the scenery rolling by.
Often times when we plan a big, wonderful and memorable “LIFE” changing event: Our very first marathon, first time showing up for yoga class, the sleepless night before your first 5k (look through your blog roll today). We forget about where our journey started. The thing is, our lives are made of so many touching small memories, this is our foundation in life.
The Workout-
A light and flowing Warm Up: Tumbling, Rolling and Jump Rope.
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Ring Dips, Ring Perfect Push Ups, Ring Rows
Notes:
Too many times we only focus on the end result and not where our journey began … Bike ride to the park, a few drinks with friends after a grueling trail run, tying your shoes properly in the morning. The simple things in life truly are heaven.
My Mind’s Eye
Posted: January 7, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, exercise, fitness, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, intensity, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, passion, pilates, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 18 CommentsDon’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened-
How much of your everyday experience is influenced by the expectations you place on the people and “things” around you? A rough percentage would do just fine, we’re not that picky. Also, how often do you notice when you’re projecting yourself in this way? How often are you aware of your thoughts, emotions … Your mental commentary? The commentary that dictates your experience of being here “now“?
As we carry on through our Monday morning together, feel free take to a moment and notice how you compare what you see, hear, feel, taste and smell to the very “things” you’ve sensed previously. Oh, this is a good example: Groggy and clouded you manage to stumble into your local coffee-house. Do you notice the long queue first or the aroma of freshly ground, fair trade and organic Elephant Dung Coffee? Pay attention and take notice as to how your current decisions of like and dislike, love and hate, relate to intangible ideas from a similar experience at another time. Does your coffee taste better today due to there being no line? A pleasant exchange with a stranger …
Our thoughts and expectations impact the present moment and our everyday experiences in profound ways. So, are some things inherently better than others, or do we change what we see with our mind? We know, this “presence” stuff takes a lot of hard work on your part, so why not try being present with one sense each day this week? Gently ease into this stuff.
The Workout-
A mindful, peaceful and refreshing Warm Up consisting of the following:
Crocodile breathing, Sun Salutation and some tumbling/rolling about.
That’s it for today.
Notes:
Be well today.
Always, Grace
Posted: December 26, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, compassion, courage, crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, grace, happiness, health, hipster, hope, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, Kindne, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, pilates, Promise, running, trail running, Walk, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 5 CommentsBe kind whenever possible. It is always possible-
… “What is the highest act a person can perform?”
“Sitting in meditation.”
But the Master himself was rarely seen to sit in meditation. He was ceaselessly engaged in housework and fieldwork, in meeting people and writing books. He even took up the bookkeeping chores of the monastery.
“Why, then, do you spend all your time in work?”
“When one works, one need not cease to sit in meditation.”
The Plan-
The Workout-
Lament or move forward with Grace and Courage? The choice is yours?!?
10 One Step Forward One Step Back Lunges (each leg)
10 Perfect Pull Ups
10 Perfect Push Ups
10 KB Bent Over Rows
Form, Flow and Grace …
Notes:
To move through a program or life with Grace takes Courage peeps … ENJOY!!!
When You Knew Me When
Posted: December 18, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, intensity, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, passion, pilates, recovery, rest, running, trail running, Walk, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 9 Comments…
Have you seen rift between parents and children?
They live in harmony until self-importance takes over.
What of father and what of son, when ego reigns?
Then, the relationship is blighted.
The Plan-
The Workout-
When our hearts are heavy and our minds are filled with troubling thoughts … We find ourselves once again in the “Basics” …
A brisk early morning Walk and some Hill Sprints to invigorate the soul. Followed by:
20 Perfect Push-ups
10 High Push Up Plank Rows
5 KB Military Press (Each Arm- HEAVY)
1 – 10 -15 times through? It’s up to you …
Notes:
Often when we are feeling saddened by society, we enjoy drifting away in a good book(s) and baking?!? Baking … CultFit style this Thursday peeps. Be well today and ENJOY!!!
Never Be the Same
Posted: December 10, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: 5k, blogging, crossfit, douche bag, fitness, Fresly Pressed Sold Out, health, hipster, hope, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, lust, marathon, motivation, paleo, passion, pilates, running, trail running, walking, WOD, yoga 10 Comments… In Buddhism, rebirth is part of the continuous process of change. In fact, we are not only reborn at the time of death, we are born and reborn at every moment-
Where would one start on the path of not being an Epic Douche?
Step one is to become aware of what and how we are thinking. Training in the gym is easy, training ourselves to be aware every second of the day of how our mind is working. The thoughts, The thinking patterns and our fundamental tendencies: Takes Time and is infinitely Hard.
Make this a habit above all else. When you set your workout/running playlist? Record a note at the beginning reminding you to be aware. A sticky note on the fridge or the dash in your car helps as well.
There is one little problem with awareness: It brings about a heightened sensitivity to the world and the other douche bags that walk Mother Earth with us. We become judgmental (just look at her ass in those Lululemon pants) and critical of ourselves (why do I always lack energy and motivation). Say hello to the never-ending vicious cycle of negativity (think of this as you read your blog roll today …). We need to Patiently (<— Key Word) learn to accept what we see and understand. Our new-found acceptance of the world leads to genuine love and positive thinking.
You can still be aware and an epic douche bag, look no further than Old Uncle Mo!
There are various techniques to help assist us in changing our attitude. A slap up side the head or a little Yoga Nidra help immensely in shaping our mind and thoughts.
The Plan-
The Workout-
Trail Run/Bike and a few Hill Sprints to get the juices flowing. Followed By:
10 Ring Dips or Regular Dips (It’s not the end of the world if you do not have rings)
20 Walking Lunges (Each Leg)
30 Seconds Jumping Rope (If you count reps … Douche?!? Get into these for 30 seconds)
Ten rounds? Sure, sounds spot on!!!
Notes:
We often lose track that every thought generated in our mind is also experienced by every cell in our body. Ever feel hot and sassy after a good run or workout, while on the bad days we feel stiff and lethargic?
Take care today and ENJOY!!!
CultFit 