It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done one of these, and I figured it was appropriate given that, you know, it’s Monday.
Lets get to it:
1. Just a reminder that the Greatist Workout of the Day (GWODs for those who are uninitiated), are kicking into high gear. Both Dan Trink and I are the two coaches behind the (current) programming, and word on the street is that people are LOVING the results they’re getting.
As I discussed in the past, the premise behind GWOD is to provide high-quality programming for those individuals looking for a more “structured,” scientifically (and REAL WORLD) based, progressive, and safe routine that any fitness enthusiast – whether a newbie or seasoned veteran – can follow.
And, of course, GWODs are designed to increase one’s level of awesome by roughly 549%. Give or take a couple percentage points.
The best part: it’s completely FREE.
2. Also as a reminder: registration is still open for the 1st Annual Cressey Performance Fall Seminar.
According to the latest numbers, well over 100+ people have signed up, and we’re still six weeks away from the actual event!
Needless to say, we’re expecting a huge turn-out, and it’s looking as if this is going to be an event where not only are people going to get knowledge bombs thrown at them left and right, but the networking opportunities are going to be off the hook.
Spots are filling up fast, and we will have to cap the space at some point, sooooooooo…………
What are you waiting for?
3. I absolutely LOVE articles or posts where people go off on rants. A recent one I read titled, Comparing To Apples To Apples: A Rant was an absolute PWN-fest on the debate between organic vs. conventional food.
Just to give you an idea of the pwnage that’s involved, here’s a little taste:
Now, unless you’re the kind of person who goes to Whole Foods and buys a bag of “Organic Gummy Bears” because he/she honestly thinks that she’s getting a “health benefit” from consuming these “organic” sugar bombs, you already know that organic food isn’t “healthier” than conventional. You don’t eat organic because you think that the health fairies have blessed your apples with magical nutrients; you eat organic because you don’t want the anti-health fairies (i.e. conventional farmers) to poison you with pesticides, hormones, or genetically modified bullsh*t (literally or figuratively).
AWESOME!
4. Okay I need a small favor from all of you. Lisa and I are already in “Lets-Get-The-Hell-Out-Of-Dodge-Why-Do-We-Live-In-The-Northeast-I-Hate-Winter-Please-Kill-Me” mode, and planning our end of March vacation.
And we haven’t even seen the first snow flake yet!
I’ve never been on an all inclusive vacation, and that’s the route we’re leaning towards the more we think about it. I really like the idea of showing up at the resort and just tossing my wallet in the safe and not thinking about it the rest of the time there.
Well that, and Lisa feeding me grapes……;o)
Having said that, we’re still up in air as far as WHERE to go. Should we shoot for Mexico? The Dominican Republic? Pandora (you know, from Avatar?).
I’d be stoked to hear any and all suggestions. All I know is that we want clear blue water, lots of beach, and an all-you-can-eat omelet station.
That’s not too much to ask, right?
5. A client of mine sent this spoof video to me the other day, and I thought it was hysterical.
For those who train at commercial gyms, you’ll definitely appreciate this one. Classic.
6. I just finished the book No Easy Day last week, and all I have to say is I’m a raging pussy.
Here I was complaining about a headache last week and how it affected my workout, and this guy is out on deployment for ten straight years kicking ass and taking names.
Note: for those living under a rock, I’m referring to the book written by one of the Navy SEALs involved in the raid that killed a certain terrorist who’s name starts with O and ends with “is now dead.”
I know there’s a lot of debate over whether or not the book should have been written in the first place, and the author – Mark Owen (not his real name) – is under a lot of heat as to what his intentions were for even doing so.
I don’t want to get into that.
All I’ll add is that it’s a phenomenal read, makes you appreciate the sacrifices that so many people make to fight for our freedoms, and that a large portion of the proceeds of the book goes towards charities that help wounded soldiers.
For what it’s worth, I give this one two solid thumbs up and can’t recommend it enough.
7. Ever get pissed at those people who curl in the squat rack? Well, here’s the perfect response:
8. And finally, my boy Dean Somerset is turning 31 today (which is 43 in Canadian years), and in celebration of this epic event he’s placing his best selling product, Post Rehab Essentials, on sale for $31 off the regular price.
I think it goes without saying that Dean knows his stuff, and he’s someone whom I trust immensely. What’s more, PRE is a resource that I constantly refer back to with regards to assessment and program design (especially when working with injured athletes/clients), and I think it’s an invaluable tool for any trainer or coach to have at their disposal.
Plus, Dean is a handsome man, so there’s that too.
