Second Breakfast Perspectiva
Posted: May 31, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: Gymnastics, injury, life, love, perspective 8 CommentsOne of life’s most interesting reversals is average people thinking they are extraordinary, and extraordinary people thinking they are average-
Take a few minutes to watch the above video a couple of times. Chelsie Memmel could rip your still beating heart out of your chest even with a torn labrum…Yup go ahead and watch the video again.
Now let’s watch how Chelsie gets on with the balance beam after an injury that would cripple Uncle Mo:
As you go about your morning drinking coconut water and applying kinesio tape like some first grader…Ask yourself: “What the hell am I doing?”
Johanna Quaas and Chelsie Memmel are truly inspiring individuals in our book.
Happy Mother’s Day…
Posted: May 13, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: happiness, life, love, Mom, mothers day 16 Comments
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!!!
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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