For many of you, we are in the final week of the 10,000 pushup challenge! Remember that this is now a challenge that you can start whenever you want. Complete the challenge and get a certificate from me. Text me at (305) 930-7346 and let me know that you are starting the challenge. In this episode I talk about discipline and why it is the main factor that keeps people from starting the challenge. Once you complete a challenge like this, you will strengthen your mind and be able to accomplish even more.
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We are getting close to the end of February, meaning that many of you are getting close to finishing the 10,000 pushup challenge! We’ve had two people already finish the challenge and I expect even more to be coming in very soon. Remember that you can start the 10,000 pushup challenge any time, and as long as you keep track of it and complete it, I will send you your official certificate. Text me at 305-930-7346 and send the word “Pushup” so that I know that you want to be a part of the challenge.
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We are almost halfway through the 10,000 pushup challenge for February! If you have not yet started it isn’t too late to join! I have decided to make it a perpetual challenge so that you can start the challenge any time of any month that you want. Just text the word PUSHUPS to 305-930-7346 and make your commitment. Finish it in 30 days! Just be sure to document your pushups and once you complete it I will send you the official certificate! If you need help keeping track, I have created a document that will help you. Just click the link here and click “make a copy” or “save as excel” to download your own with all of the formulas already there to help track your daily pushups. If you have any questions text me at 305-930-7346. Good luck with the challenge!
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If you have been listening to the podcast for a while, you probably remember the 10,000 pushup challenge that we did last February. We are doing it again this month! In this episode, I go through what the rules are, how people keep track of their daily pushups, and tips to get through the month with success. If you want to participate in the challenge, text “PUSHUPS” to (305) 930-7346 and I’ll send you everything you need to get started, as well as motivation to keep you going throughout the month!
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Many of you know that the deck of cards is one of my favorite workouts, especially when you’re on the road with no equipment and no access to a gym. I use this workout so often that I actually created my own deck with custom workouts. In this episode, I go through my deck and explain how it works, and how you can create a similar workout with any card deck. If you want one of my custom made decks, text the word WORKOUT to (305) 930-7346. The first run sold out fast so reserve your deck now and never rely on a gym again.
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In this episode, we break down how to increase your numbers. Maybe you have to qualify for an event by hitting a certain number of pushups within a minute, or maybe you just want to build some personal goals for yourself. This program was not created by me, but is a great way to improve those numbers. I used it before SEALFIT Kokoro and again before Goruck Selection to be sure that I could easily complete the published standard for the physical standards. It is hard work but through consistency the numbers will rise. Be sure to check out this episode to hear my step-by-step instructions on how to implement this into your routine. Let me know how you have been improving by texting me at (305) 930-7346
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When I am fishing and shooting Saltwater Experience, one of the hardest things to do is eat consistently healthy. When you’re headed out on the water, it’s way too easy to just grab an unhealthy snack or something that you know will fill you up, but isn’t the best for you. In this episode I break down some tricks that I have found to help me stay consistent with my diet, even out on the water. I go over some key foods that I bring on the boat that are available in most grocery stores without being unhealthy. We also go over things to avoid. I hope that this helps you to make the most of your day on the water, without ruining your diet.
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Over the past two weeks we’ve talked about new year’s resolutions and strategies to have the most success at them. A big part of a lot of people’s resolutions is diet. Now I’m not going to tell you what you should and should not eat, but I do have some strategies for sticking to your plan once you have worked out your diet schedule with a doctor or dietician. In this episode, we go over strategies for making sure you are comsuming the right amount of food, and how to meal prep to ensure that you will be able to stick to this plan for the long term.
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One of the hardest things about starting a New Year’s resolution is having the drive and motivation to actually see it through. This week on the podcast we discuss how having accountability partners can help you have success. It is possible to set yourself up so that it is harder for you not to complete your resolution. We discuss having accountability partners or groups, making plans that will be hard to break and creating habits that are enjoyable and fun. I’ll be one of your accountability partners and you can be one of mine. Text “ACCOUNTABILITY” to my number (305) 930-7346 and we can text and I’ll send you weekly motivation for your resolutions.
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As 2020 is coming to a close, many people are starting to think about their resolutions for 2021. Many of these are fitness resolutions, but I am going to run through some principles that you can apply to really any resolution. In this episode, I dig into many of the things that you need to have set up in order to be successful with your resolution. Many times this is going to require a major behavioral change and it isn’t just going to happen without some motivation. I talk about one of my favorite books of all time, Atomic Habits by James Clear. I strongly recommend you give this book a read.
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Maintaining your fitness is a crucial part of making sure you have an enjoyable day out on the water. You may think that standing in a boat all day wouldn’t have much of an impact on your legs, but it actually does. With a boat constantly rolling back and forth, you are having to use the strength of your legs to stay balanced, and when you are doing this all day, it can really take more of a toll on your body than you think. I’ve put together a few exercises that you can do with simple things around your house to help better prepare you for a day out on the water. Let me know what you do to stay in shape for the boat by emailing me at podcast@saltwaterexperience.com
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Hey team, hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! This week we are talking about a simple stretching routine that you can do using only one band or strap. This sequence is a great way to stretch out your legs, hips, and hamstrings. You can do this entire sequence from the ground and all you need is a simple band or strap. Take as much time as you want with these, and it will be sure to help you stay stretched out for any workout that is hard on your legs.
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For Physical Friday this week, we take a look at where I do all of my workouts. Over the years (and with help from LOTS of people), I have built up what some people call “The Ultimate Home Gym” in my garage and yard. I have a solid group consisting of hundreds of people over the years that have donated and contributed to building this gym. We are all able to reap the benefits, and I am just lucky enough to have the space to keep it all. I would argue that this is a great alternative to a gym membership, and you can do this too in your own community. Follow along as I go through what we use every morning in my gym to ensure that we stay performing at the highest level.
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Climbing a rope is a great way to build strength in your grip, arms shoulders back and core. It is an old school tool used by wrestlers, gymnasts, the military and CrossFit to quickly develop strength needed for each activity.
Besides building strength, knowing how to climb a rope can save your life in the outdoors. Many people only use their arms when climbing rope, but if you are going for speed, efficiency, or survival, using your legs can make a huge difference.
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The exercise called the Burpee is the foundation of my fitness. The burpee is really a very simple exercise but it is a difficult exercise that many people do not like. You basically throw yourself on the ground on your chest and do a pushup and get back to your feet and jump off the ground. While it is a simple and effective exercise, not everyone is ready to just start doing full burpees. If you are not ready to throw yourself on the ground, don’t worry, there are ways that you can use progressions to get from not being able to complete a burpee to being comfortable with the full burpee. In this week’s episode, I break down a simple progression of steps that will bring you all the way to a full burpee. Check out these progressions and jump in where you are able. You can take this as fast or as slow as you want. If you are not ready to move on to the next step of this progression, continue the steps that you can complete until you feel strong and confident enough to continue. If you continue to work on the burpee you will eventually be ready to tackle the 100 day burpee challenge that we have done through this podcast. Be sure to send this to someone who might find it helpful.
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For the past three weeks we have talked about the different steps to your road to fitness. We started with CONSISTENCY, then discussed ACCURACY. Last week we talked about INTENSITY, and this week we are discussing the final step, RECOVERY. This step is crucial to your extended health and ends up leading right back into consistency. If you do not recover correctly and get injured, then you will not be able to be consistent with your workouts. Recovery can mean a number of things, and I suggest you take a look at some resources offered by online coaches. Kelly Starrett is a great resource and has a book on recovery called “Becoming a Supple Lepoard”. Sleep is another crucial step to recovery. Enhancing your sleeping environment (your bedroom) can lead to you being well rested, resulting in better fitness recovery. Matthew Walker has a great book on this called “Why We Sleep”.
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This week we will be adding in INTENSITY. Once you have CONSISTENCY AND ACCURACY, you are ready for the next step. If you really want to take your workouts to the next level, INTENSITY is the way to do it.
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Last week we talked about how to develop CONSISTENCY as the first step in your road to fitness. In this episode, we talk about the second step in the process, ACCURACY. In order to make the most out of your workout, you want to make sure that you are doing all of the movements and exercises correctly. This may require getting a coach, or even something as simple as watching some YouTube videos. Doing 20 perfect pushups can be a lot better for you than doing 100 pushups with bad form. If you are going to put in the time to work out, you want to make sure that you are making the most out of it, you owe it to yourself. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you will be notified when we talk about step 3 of 4, which is INTENSITY.
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For Physical Friday this week, we start a 4 step process to beginning a road to fitness. I get emails all the time from people that want to get into fitness, but are not sure where to start. Over the next 4 weeks, I will go over in detail the 4 crucial steps involved in getting started. Week 1 is all about consistency. This is the first step in making fitness a part of your life. I go over some key things that you can do to help with consistency, and explain how I have applied these to my everyday life. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned because next week we will discuss part 2, which is accuracy.
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I go over 8 exercises today that require nothing more than a pullup bar. Heck, it doesn’t even need to be a real pullup bar. A jungle gym, playground equipment or any bar you can hang from will work.
Bar hang, Knees to Elbows, Toes To Bar, Dead Hang Pullup, Kipping Pullups, Clap Pullups, and the Muscle Up are all covered. There is a video that goes with this episode that may help you to understand exactly what I am talking about in this episode. Check out this link and subscribe to our Youtube channel to get a new video every week.
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