Jul 30 2013

7.31.13 ARWOD

Recovery– Take me down to the paradise city

Motivation– Ever wondered how to avoid back pain/ sit properly while cruising the skies? Kelly Starrett gives you the lowdown:

Jun 29 2013

Weekend Posts (6.29.13 ARWOD + 6.30.13 MWOD)

Saturday (6/29/13) Recovery

Rest your weary quads, my son

Sit all day? Try this stretch to regain hip/lower back/shoulder mobility.

Sunday (6/30/13) Mental Work

Check out this great article from the blog “High Existence,” giving a high level overview of the different levels of meditation.
Meditation is a very powerful tool to enhance our training as well as our everyday existence.

May 31 2013

Weekend Posts (6/1/13 ARWOD + 6/2/13 MWOD)

Saturday (6/1/13) Recovery

Sweat out that hangover with some steamed foam rolling followed by hot yoga
Literally douse your foam roller in water and toss it in a microwave (if you can find one big enough to hold it)*

Sunday (6/2/13) Mental Work

This is one of the most fascinating articles I’ve read in a while. It touches upon the science behind “willpower,” discussing its direct correlation to brain glucose levels.

Also, watch this TED talk about willpower. Note at 7:37, she equates developing your mind to ‘lifting heavy weights.’ Seriously! your mind is another muscle that needs to be worked as well.