Workout!

Be not afraid to challenge yourself this year, challenge is neccessary to grow, to become stronger, faster, and tougher. The process of challenge is the process of confronting pain....it is about defying expectations and passing through pain to achieve a higher level of function.

With that in mind I challenge you with the Mind-Killer:

The mind killer is a linked systems workout, meaning all exercises flow in a natural link moving from larger to progressively smaller groups. By folowing a kinetic "link" we can effectively train a huge amount of muscle in a logical, sequential fashion. The Mind Killer operates on this prinicipal.

MIND KILLER

Front Squats (3 X 15 ) Using heaviest possible weight you can handle for 15 reps

Sit-ups (100X) Go continuously until you have completed 100X

Pull-ups (3 X 12) or substitute pull-downs (close grip) at 100 pounds (3 X 15 )

Bicep curls- (60X) Use a 45-pound Olympic bar and go continuously until you complete


" I shall not fear, fear is the mind killer. I will face my fear and let it pass through me, then only I shall remain"

Crazy strength!

Howdy everyone. How are those resolutions coming along? Thought I would show a little motivational clip to all the people who might be tempted to skip their workout today. Meet Chris Sharma, the most insanely strong rockclimber in the world. Rightfully known as "Superman", Chris routinely nails first ascents that are truly mind boggling........most often he is the only guy who can climb them.

However, perhaps the best way to understand is to watch him in action.

Enjoy,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlcQ3mxlNfs&feature=related

The joy of movement!

Just want to give a big up to all my readers! I hope you had an amazing Christmas and New Year's? Velocity is so very proud to head into year three.....I owe a huge amount of love and thanks to all my clients and the people who have supported Velocity since it's inception. We are so excited about 2008!

The message I wanted to leave this year is regarding the topic of New Year's resolutions. This is the time of year where 99% of the population vows to "get into shape this year". The problem with this declaration is that it is largely an empty promise, there are no targets, no goals, and there is no specific plan of action. It is a goal without teeth, it has no accountability or meaning. Real goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based. In short, they are organized plans of action with measurable parameters.

Perhaps a better way to begin the New Year is to focus on the joy of movement.... the exhilaration of running on a mountain trail, the feeling of power and accomplishment from squatting a heavy weight, the satisfaction of seeing your body change and develop. The goal of the year should be about enjoying and pursuing the processof fitness, not trying to define some obscure destinationfor it. Fitness is a life-long journey that never ends, it is constantly being reborn, redefined, and rediscovered.

So take this year to enjoy your body, appreciate all it's powers and gifts. Nurture and develop it's infinite potential....you will be truly amazed at what you can do!

Thought I would drop a video of some incredible youngsters purely enjoying and discovering what amazing things they can do with their bodies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vTNLXZ8ngU

Talk soon,


Mark