Jun 11 2013

6.12.13 ARWOD

Recovery

The body is a temple; clean up those stained glass bicep windows with this routine.

Motivation

Kid drops cymbal and recovers like a champ. Skip to 1:05 to get to the good stuff:

Jun 7 2013

Weekend Posts (6.8.13 ARWOD + 6.9.13 MWOD)

Saturday (6/8/13) Recovery

Optional cardio + Foam rolling + Broga/Brobility
Become a supple leopard— if you have the dispensable income, I highly recommend purchasing this book. The information contained is worth many, many times over $34.

Sunday (6/9/13) Mental Work

Read this article by Joe DeFranco entitled “Strong Mind, Stronger Body: Lessons from a Warehouse Gym.” Gives some great insight to the mental grit that is required to develop true physical strength.

Jun 4 2013

6.5.13 ARWOD

Recovery

Yes, my precious, come here, follow me, my precious.

Motivation

Watching TV? Hit some mobility work during the commercials:

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.

*Just kidding

May 28 2013

5.29.13 ARWOD

Recovery

Click on this link to come to the magical recovery kingdom.

Motivation

Here’s a simple, yet comprehensive guide to healthy grocery shopping for a week of swole meals. CHECK IT OUT.
This isn’t mentioned in the video, but make sure to add fats to your shopping list as well: i.e. nuts, avocados, olive oil, hummus, natural peanut butter.