Monday 23 April 2012
Posted: April 23, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, health, jogging, life, love, marathon, meditation, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, philosopy, pilates, psycology, recovery, rest, running, trail running, walking, WOD, yoga 9 CommentsMore wisdom is latent in things as they are than in all the words men use-
We all have a story to tell. Like all stories we hear during the day some are rather glamorous and full of picturesque examples of our daily lives. While others may be dark and rather bleak shared quite often enough by the pugnacious people we choose to surround ourselves with. Maybe one of them is the trainer at your gym who swears by the FMS system yet overlooks and misunderstands basic human movements. Or what about the chica who just finished a tough round of tabata’s yet has no idea what a VO2 max is? Is it a new energy drink or something?!?
Over the weekend a group of friends gathered for a light program here at CultFit HQ, nothing special or out of the ordinary. The flowing current of the conversation hinged on nothing more than honest open dialog aided by a warm cup of tea. That is of course until Uncle Mo decides to spout off: “Why is it that people today get offended when you care about them?’ Interesting question? “…Its my goddamn life jerk! If I want to injure myself running? Why should you care!”
We are adopting a scorched earth policy this morning and will be throwing every one of you under the proverbial bus. Ready?!? The “people” Uncle Mo referred to usually try to wedge into a conversation…”I’m a vegan who ran a marathon and got my dogs from a shelter. Also I only feed my shelter dogs Whole Foods vegan dog food because it gives them the energy to run with me when I train for marathons. Oh, and why does everyone here at Oxford feel the need to stop and ask me about my MacBook?” <—This dear reader, is the template of every blog you will read today!
If you feel the need to opine? Your argument better be as strong as this:
Tommy Godwin’s ‘unbreakable’ cycling record
True Humility is a virtue here at CultFit.
The Plan-
Humilis…We’ll be poking you in the ribs about humility all week or you could just imagine that our thoughts are leaves floating by in a stream. Do not respond to them; just let them pass by.
The Workout-
Today’s program is brought to you by our dear old Uncle Pliny.
Not for time…
Pranayama, Sodarshan Chakra Kriya and Breath of Fire Kundalini Pranayama followed by:
Nerve Glides and Leg Drains (It was a stressful weekend here!)
From what we hear the Google Machine is a wonderful invention?!?
Notes:
For the next fortnight we would like YOU to write in and share YOUR favorite program with all of us here! The only thing we ask is that you provide us with a brief description why this program is important to YOU (In ten words or less…hmm?). Please accept our gift of a flower as forgiveness for being cantankerous on a lovely Monday morning? Be well today and ENJOY!!!
Friday 20 April 2012
Posted: April 20, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, hate, health, hipster, intensity, jog, jogging, kettlebell, life, love, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, running, trail running, WOD, yoga 19 CommentsBear some stress, bear some sorrows, Biding for time, quash some of your foes. In this drama called life, always act mindfully; And revel within yourself-
Before we get too far ahead of ourselves on this fine morning a few questions are in order. Are you addicted to over training and injuring yourself? We know you don’t do it on purpose and repeatedly injuring yourself is unintentional, or is it? What we are trying to discuss with you this morning is that the outcome of your self-injury often leaves a permanent mark on your life. Whether or not your intentions were pure in the first place.
Do we dare tread the murky waters of the addiction stream today? No, although the addiction you have to injuring yourself is eerily similar to the release of your emotions. Unlike talking to a friend, a running partner or your spouse about aggression, fear and self hate. The tools you employ in injuring yourself while running, lifting and engaging in Extreme Fitness routines give the reliable and predictable response you desire. Your actions cannot fail you in the same ways the people in your life can.
Just as some prefer not to workout, to stay at home and cut themselves…To party too hard on the weekend, waking up in regret because of their actions the night before. Are your actions not the same? Which one is worse?
The Plan-
These women all 127.6lbs of them are truly Gifted and Exceptional athletes. Their lives have been dedicated to lifting/sport and achieving at the highest possible levels within their respected discipline. Did they watch a Reebok CrossFit commercial recently and just as quick as you can snap your fingers…Started to move around some serious weight? Nope, not even close! Is this video inspiring, yes! Motivational, you bet! An invitation to destroy yourself in the pursuit of who knows what, absolutely not!
The Workout-
Whew…Talk about building some tension in the room? If you made it this far into the post, Congrats! Time to roll up our sleeves to do some honest work…
Warm Up as you see fit into a thick, hardy lather and proceed with the following:
3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 Perfect Pull Ups (Lengthen and Stretch, Nice even pulls, Change grip on each set) Alternating with…
45 Seconds of a High Push Up Plank and a Low Push Up Plank (Actively Push Away From the Floor, DO NOT Settle into these, PUSH!) Pull Up/Plank…You get it?!?
Once you go through the above…
Whatever you choose to do as your Warm Up today, Redo it with passion and conviction! Really get into it, safely!
Notes:
An end to another long week is upon us and deservedly so in our book, we all deserve a little “me” time and rest. Be safe this weekend and ENJOY!!!
Thursday 19 April 2012
Posted: April 19, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: active rest, crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, health, jogging, kettlebell, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, philosophy, pilates, psycology, recovery, rest, running, simplicity, trail running, walking, WOD, yoga 18 CommentsYou know, when you were a baby in your crib, your father looked down at you, he had but one hope – some day my son will grow to be a man. Well look at you now. You just got your asses whipped by a bunch of goddamn nerds-
The night air is remarkably cool and brilliantly lit by the night sky. The perfect recipe for a Rest Day…Before we take this post sideways and off into the abysses like we normally do. We feel the need to speak with you for one minute, a heart to heart. Thank You!!! We don’t tell you that enough nor could we ever say it enough to you dear reader. You are special and appreciated around these parts! At last count there were over 500 peeps who…err 490+ peeps (If you want to tick people off make fun of Cardio Barre Burn…we’ll leave it at that!) who decided to follow the ramblings of CultFit HQ. We are humbled, truly! Thank You once again for giving up five precious seconds from your glorious eventful day to stop by and hang out for a bit!
Enough of this feel good contextual (Hmm- Contextual Fitness?!?) snuggle party stuff! It’s “Best Caption” wins something Thursday…
** And because YOU are really special…One more from a recent gathering.**
The Plan-
The Workout-
Rest Day…
Basically all we did here today consisted of the following:
Self Reiki and Leg Drains followed by a touch of meditation in the morning sun. Afternoon…Scouted out some new parks riding the old bike with the kiddos.
Notes:
Thanks once again!!! There is a tough program on tap for tomorrow…Be well and ENJOY!!!
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Posted: April 18, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, family, fitness, free range, gluten free, health, hipster, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, planks, recovery, rest, running, talent, trail running, walking, WOD, yoga 32 CommentsNew leaves and old roots are what makes a tree magnificent. New knowledge and old principles meld to become dharma. If wisdom of the sages can blend with the new sciences, It would be for the benefit to humanity-
Today’s sign of the Apocalypse: NYC’s most extreme workout
Each and every one of you taking the precious time to read this morning have a unique talent of some sort or another. If you feel the need to decree to the blog-o-sphere what that talent may be? Please leave a comment at the end today. YogaMom/Extreme Fitness Peep? Is this your talent:
Give us a moment to center ourselves here and…Hmm, Hmm Ok…How about entertaining this thought for a second: Dedicate yourself to right now, this very moment! Painfully forget about whether or not you have “found your talent”…How about finding our lives!?!
Sadly in today’s culture, it is so very easy to think that being talented, popular, the mayor of your pilates studio on Four Square or 400 friends on Facebook is the ultimate end goal. From the moment we awake in the morning we are conditioned to believe that our achievements are what makes us interesting, influential, and special.
You know what is important in your life? What truly matters on a deep, heart-felt personal level…is up to each of us!!!
The Plan-
The Workout-
Cleverly pulled from our “Spring Medley” series…
There are Warm Ups and then there are Warm the Joints Up…Two entirely different sexy beasts!
Today we will perform both…Warm Up into a nice lather doing something you enjoy and then Warm Up the Joints:
5-4-3-2-1 Hammer Curls to a One Arm Perfect Press (Feet together, toes actively grabbing the earth beneath you, eyes look through the press!!!) followed by:
10 Perfect Push Ups
Quick question peeps? When you walk are you not performing a plank? And when you perform a One Arm Press? Hmm…Why is it then when you do a plank it looks like hell? Do you walk funny…So on that note how about a nice Plank Medley?
Focus more on form than time today and everyday for that matter…All Planks begin with a Hinge Walk Out!!!
High Plank, Low Plank (chin barely touching floor), Side Planks w/press (look through the weight), Fore Arm Plank…Stand up and with the heavy kettle bells (or any other heavy object – KIDS!!!) you neatly placed nearby earlier: Rack Hold Farmers Walk 40m Out and Back.
How many times through is up to you! 10+ would be something to brag about via a tweet…
Notes:
Patience, Form, Flow and Grace today dear reader. Have fun and ENJOY!!!
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Posted: April 17, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, free range, gluten free, hate, health, hipster, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, love, lululemon, marathon, memos, motivation, natural, notes, perspective, pilates, postcards, recovery, running, swimming, trail running, walking, WOD, writing, yoga 13 CommentsIn silence, in gossip, in humor, in music, So also in love, in bravery and victory; In all these and more does Man seek peace and joy. But happiness is within the soul-
This may come as a surprise to some of you reading this morning that, Yes there is a kinder gentler side here at CultFit. Over the past few years “our” clients detached from the inter-webz and social media have taken part in a rather old-fashioned means of communication, postcards! And finally due to much coaxing from these other member’s we have decided to present it to you!
Random Motivational Postcards for One Year!!! (Must clicky on this one!!!)
Miraculously you can actually feel and hold a postcard, pick it up and flick it around. You can even put them in the spokes on your new $2500 bike that was ridden once last year. All kidding aside this is pretty cool in our book and helps out a few people in a tough spot either in training or getting motivated to run a marathon for the first time. If you feel like this is something you would like or would like to share with a friend or family member? Please take the time to pass it on!!!
**1976…Hmm. Sums up our lives today pretty well?!? The fun starts at 1:35…**
The Plan-
The Workout-
As we start to spend more time outdoors this spring take the time to look around you for some ladybugs! Our good mates at the Lost Ladybug Project desperately need each and every one of you reading today to help out. Face it, you never leave the house without your iThingy to take precious little photos of yourself after a hard 2 mile run…How about not worrying about your image for a bit and looking around yourself for some friendly little critters!?!
Warm Up Thoroughly and certainly Not For Time…
Pulled from the “Honest Effort” archives here at CultFit HQ:
75-80% Max Effort Hill Sprints followed by:
20 Perfect Push Ups (At the top before you head back down)
By all means feel free to play with the rep range with the Push Ups. Meaning, ideally we would like 200-300 Push Ups today although that is a lot of hill sprints. Try to find a balance this morning that works for you and pushes you a tad…As an example: Sister Mel performed 10 Hill Sprints and 30 Perfect Push Ups…
Notes:
The Lost Ladybug Project is super-duper importante to us here and we implore you to help out! Be safe today during the program and by all means ENJOY!!!
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