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!!!
Testing The Path Not Normally Taken
Posted: September 22, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: awards, friends, hope, love, passion, Tom Brady 56 CommentsHell, there are no rules here – we’re trying to accomplish something-
Earlier in the week we were pleasantly surprised to receive notice that we were nominated for the “One Lovely Blog Award“ by our dear friend Liz over at Liz’s Fantabulous Day.
Big boy chat for a minute: There are millions upon millions of so-called bloggers lurking on the inter-webz. Liz is a rare breed in that she embodies what we hold so dear to us here … She’s authentic, passionate and a beautiful person!
As to be expected, we are breaking all the rules once again when it comes to receiving an award!
Listed below (in no particular order) are some really amazing peeps whose blog-o-things don’t get the attention they deserve:
The ping-backs have been sent … What are you waiting for? Checks these amazing blogs out and give them some love! Be sure to let ’em know that CultFit sent you there!?!
Maybe It’s His Fault
Posted: June 13, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: drive, Hard work, passion 26 CommentsHard work, passion, drive. Showing up every day even when you don’t
feel like showing up. Because I know, from experience, that when I
don’t feel like peeling myself off the couch, it’s the best time to do
it. I always, and I mean always, feel better after that workout.
It’s usually one of my more memorable workouts, too.
Living out here in the country gets a little lonely. Between work,
family and commitments, there’s not a lot of time for friends. And
because I’m a healthcare provider in a small town, I can’t readily
make friends. Patients make poor friends and vice versa. It’s hard
to convince folks to drive for 45 minutes to the country for some type
of combative training. And most of the time, I’m teaching them some
patty-cake drill, not making myself any better or challenging me.
But I refuse to let my skills deteriorate. My mind is a powerful
thing and I find myself fighting in my mind – Kung-Fu style. I battle
the pavement. I battle the heavy bag. I battle the keyboard as I
type this. I battle the voices in my head that still think they have
something to say.
Maybe it’s all Michael Jordan’s fault. Or maybe I’m just making excuses.
CTK
**Thank you once again for CTK stopping on over to have a spot of tea! Be sure to check out His Dark Side today as he has a really cool interview that’s well worth reading.**
Greetings From San Mateo, Massachusetts!!!
Posted: May 30, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: drive, Morning, motivation, passion, Tom Brady 4 CommentsSometimes, getting up in the morning and brushing your teeth is the hardest part of the day – it all just hurts-
One of the most often asked questions we receive here at CultFit HQ is: “What drives you guys to post so often? Where does your passion come from?”
It’s pretty simple actually…Sir Tom Brady!!!
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