Taking the Time To …
Posted: September 26, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, family, fitness, friends, health, hipster, hope, kettlebell, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, passion, pilates, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsMaster the art of living
The person who is a master in the art of living
makes little
distinction between their work and their play,
their labor and their leisure, their mind and their body,
their education and their recreation,
their love and their religion.
They hardly know which is which.
They simply pursue their version of excellence and grace in whatever they do,
leaving others to decide whether they are working
or playing.
To them, they are always doing both.
The Plan-
The Workout-
A big thanks to all of you who went for a nice relaxing Walk with us yesterday.
Now its time to do some honest Work. Here’s the deal peeps and if this message conveys a hint of sarcasm and old man cantankerous-ness (new word we just created)? Deal with it, the truth hurts. Not once in your life have you done a proper Tabata sequence, never! Unless you can chime in with your current VO2 max and what a working 90-95% VO2 max is for you?!? All you are doing is a 40/20 second interval … Might as well call it 41/19 intervals for what its worth.
“What’s the deal dude(s)?“
You say tabata yet you have no idea what the Fick Equation is? You do tabata’s yet … What the heck is the Uth, Sørensen, Overgaard, Pedersen estimation? Who cares really?!?
You’re cheating yourself, plain and simple. So instead of bastardizing poor Dr. Tabats’s brilliant research give this one a go:
10 Heavy Kettelbell Front Squats (Elbows WILL not touch your body!!!)
400 Meter Sprint (Sprint, means SPRINT! Gasping, fighting for air when you return to your KB’s)
Four times through!!! Sprint, Sprint, Heavy, Work, Sweat, Fight … These suck to the tenth degree. Yet, overall you will be better for doing some honest, hard work.
**These are called Litinov Sprints … Be empowered to go forth and bastardize these as well**
Notes:
Quick show of hands: How many of us reading are trapped by the fear of being criticized by others?
We fear being Ridiculed …
We fear being judged …
Criticism hurts, deeply. But a life unloved hurts more. You’re amongst friends here … ENJOY!!!
The Sun is Shining Down
Posted: September 24, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, drive, exercise, fitness, gluten free, health, hipster, intensity, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, pain, paleo, passion, pilates, recovery, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 20 CommentsA heart that loves is always young-
How many of us have discovered the connection between Exercise, Clear State of Mind and Self-Preservation?
Now here’s the deal, It has to be all three examples above: Exercise, Clear State of Mind and Self-Preservation.
Do you feel sore and abused from running this weekend? Can you focus your thoughts on something other than blogging and Pinterest? Are you shaking off a hangover this morning from a weekend Drink Fest/Oktoberfest?
*Vaguely Speaking …
The first 20+ odd years or so of our lives were fueled, consumed by vanity. We did not care about our stinking health; We simply wanted to look as lean, muscular, and strong as possible. We lifted many weights, ran countless marathons, rode our bikes around the world and back and did thousands of push-ups and sit-ups seven days a week. We consumed mounds of protein, took every performance enhancing pill we could wash back. Basically we abused our bodies for 20+ years in a failed effort to look the way we thought we needed to look in order to gain approval and acceptance from our peers …
Part Two later in the week, stay tuned!?!
The Plan-
The Workout-
A quick dynamic Warm Up of your choosing. Followed by:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Heavy Bulgarian Split Squats (Each Leg)
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Heavy Goblet Squats
Finish up with a spirited bike ride!
**The trick to the program today is to find a weight heavy enough to push you at 3-2-1 … **
Notes:
A couple of much deserved shout outs are in order! Anne … Great job finishing 2nd yesterday in the 60+ female division while running in the Omaha Half Marathon. 68 years young with an impressive 2:09:00 run time, brilliant!
Also when you guys get a few precious moments this week be sure to check out: Weekday Geek Weekend Adventure Freak. No need to tell you anything else, you won’t be disappointed!
It’s a splendid day outside … ENJOY!!!
This is Me
Posted: September 21, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: change, crossfit, exercise, Fall, fitness, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, pilates, running, seasons, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 24 CommentsThe surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard – one that thinks too much-
Ahhhh, the seasons are a changing and fall is a lovely time of year. A time for some of us to let our thoughts roam more freely towards pumpkin spiced lattes, cuddling up on the couch and brisk early morning runs.
One of the brilliant wonders that comes with the changing of seasons is that it presents us the opportunity to take notice of the changes around us. The brilliant red glow of the maple trees. The cooler air that greets us in the morning.
Sadly, when it comes to Summer transitioning into Fall … Rarely do we allow ourselves time to fully experience the splendid changes around us. Too many of us are complaining about how short Summer was or we start to shiver at the thought of another cold winter ahead. These attitudes we embrace, these actions we hold near to our hearts.
If you woke up on July 3rd complaining that is was too hot to run in the morning and now find yourself complaining that it is too cold this weekend to run? Insulate yourself from these thoughts today … Reflect a rejection on our part of being in the present moment.
*Running is but one example!
The Plan-
The Workout-
Something “magical” is going to happen to you today if you pay keen attention to these next two videos:
Our fave Warm Up …
Followed By …
**Maria is one of the best trainers around, PERIOD! We highly recommend you take the time to look over her other videos and give them a go. Plus, she’s Canadian and that instantly puts you at the top of our Christmas card list. **
We often get asked why we do not post more videos describing our Workouts and Movements? Most, not all of you reading today. Have the attention span of a newt … This is not necessarily a bad thing although when it comes to patterning and perfecting movements it can be disastrous to say the least. So, if you ever need a better clarification of what we do here please feel free to email us at: CultFit
Classic example of this problem. We performed some lunges earlier in the week and a sassy CultFit peep sends us this:
Notes:
Having just called some of you a newt we would like to say Thank You once again to all of our readers. We honestly wish we had more time in the day to spend reading your lovely blogs and leaving some witty comments here and there. Have a lovely weekend peeps … ENJOY!!!
Until The Sun Falls
Posted: September 20, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: Breaking Bad, crossfit, exercise, fitness, gluten free, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, pilates, recovery, rest, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsI have simple tastes. I am always satisfied with the best-
So you want to be a runner eh? Here’s a handy-dandy starter guide to get you brought up to speed on all the perils that await you on the open road:
Arrested after punching car, driver
Attempted to rescue drowning victim
Dragged into Australian bushland
Genitals exposed to (in Buckinghamshire, England)
Genitals exposed to (in Everett, Wash.)
Genitals exposed to (in Philadelphia)
Genitals exposed to (in Superior Township, Washtenaw County, Mich.)
Genitals exposed by (in Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Gored to death by Indian bison
Major tip of our hat to Dan Gartland over at Deadspin for putting these links together!
The Plan-
The Workout-
Rest Day … Yoga- Check. Brisk Walk- Check. Some Meditation here and there …
Notes:
We can’t thank all of you enough for stopping over daily to have a look around! Have a great day today and ENJOY!!!
Modulating The Truth
Posted: September 18, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, fitness, freshly pressed, happiness, health, hipster, life, love, lululemon, motivation, paleo, pilates, random, smile, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsHear and forget, see and remember, do and learn-
We can never know what somebody’s really thinking when they look in the mirror at a store or when we see them out in the public market picking out fruit. Sometimes we might look at someone and assume that because they appear beautiful, in shape, skinny or wearing the latest fashions? That they may have a perfect life.
Chances are though … We’ll never know for sure how they really feel.
In today’s world: Perception really is reality. Might we suggest to you (this is a first here) that we need to become more conscious of the way we treat our bodies and the way we speak about it to others. Let’s try making an honest effort to stay positive in the hardest of times while at the same time making healthy choices that have a ripple effect in our lives, not just in our self-perception, but in the way others perceive us as well. As we start to intertwine these better decisions in our lives, we slowly begin to feel better. As we continue feeling better, we gradually start to act and become more confident in our bodies.
The gift that really does keep on giving!
The Plan-
The Workout-
If you have never been out for a Trail Run what are you waiting for? Start with a nice Walk, ease into running and end with a nice Walk. Your body will be glad you did!
Walking Lunges … 25 steps each leg
10 Perfect Pull Ups
10 Perfect Pull Ups
How many times through is up to you?
Notes:
Apologies for the little rant yesterday, how will you ever forgive us?!? The magic of CultFit is not the programs we are working with. The real magic is reading between the lines and a willingness to do the work … ENJOY!!!
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