It's probably not a big secret anymore that I love a good descending pull up ladder, and after a particularly long day thinking too hard at work, I knew I was barely in the mood to come up with something especially complex to do. Fortunately this workout seemingly happened by accident! This is NOT a complete full-body (at least not equally) workout like you're used to reading … [Read more...] about Minimalist Track Workout: Walking and Pullups
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Quick Full Body Kettlebell and Calisthenics Workout
Here's another quick weekday after work workout with a little bit of everything - strength, mobility, a little intrinsic heart rate elevation. Choose the right kettlebells for you. On this particular day I had access to a pair of 16kg kettlebells which went well with this sequence while keeping the breaks short. Adjust to your abilities and what you have available! (And swap in … [Read more...] about Quick Full Body Kettlebell and Calisthenics Workout
A New Spin on an I-Go You-Go Kettlebell Workout Challenge!
It happens to the best of us, but recently, my workout partner and I realized that we'd kind of gotten into a rut. Both of us had been managing a particularly high level of stress, so we weren't going to be hard on ourselves about it. In the bigger picture the fact that we'd kept going was the important part, but it was time to mix things up and revisit some of our favorite … [Read more...] about A New Spin on an I-Go You-Go Kettlebell Workout Challenge!
Workout Logic: ChatGPT and AI Kettlebell Experiments (and some workouts to do)
Even if we don't run in the same social circles, recently it's hard to go a day without hearing some mention of AI tools such as ChatGPT and their implications for any given industry, subject of study, commercial enterprise, etc. Those who know me from "real life" also know that I've harped on the fact that we must know the "why" behind certain types of decisions etc. Buzzwords … [Read more...] about Workout Logic: ChatGPT and AI Kettlebell Experiments (and some workouts to do)
The 2023 New Year Kettlebell Workout Challenge!
It's time for a new new year challenge - and seeing that we're facing an odd numbered year, you know that I'll use this as an excuse for creativity. However - these are fun but challenging numbers, and I am presenting this workout as "untested" as we're trying it on New Year's Day ourselves as the weekly challenge! So as usual feel free to modify for your level and available … [Read more...] about The 2023 New Year Kettlebell Workout Challenge!
Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning vs Get Strong – Which Calisthenics Program Should I Follow?
It's been a while since we've had a great question come through the Ask GiryaGirl form! And this is a really good one. Slightly edited to make it a bit more universal--so, hopefully useful to you! Today's question is a struggle that a lot of people have--everyone, but especially motivated and experienced fitness enthusiasts. There's really SO many great programs to follow … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning vs Get Strong – Which Calisthenics Program Should I Follow?
The Five Dollar, Fully Portable Battling Rope Anchor Solution!
This happened by accident. My workout partner and I really wanted to get the 50' 1.5" Battling rope out for part of our workout - but the ground around our usual anchor (a basketball hoop) was super mushy - and we'd tear up the grass while also getting mud all over the rope. Clearly we had to figure out something else... The Problem of Portable Battling Rope Anchors A Very … [Read more...] about The Five Dollar, Fully Portable Battling Rope Anchor Solution!
A Year of Click and Grow Indoor Gardening
One of the most consistent sources of joy over the past year has been tending, observing, and consuming the little harvests from my growing collection of Click and Grow indoor smart gardens. What is Indoor Gardening / Hydroponics? In the course of learning about how to best care for the plants and the smart gardens, I've accidentally on purpose gotten curious about … [Read more...] about A Year of Click and Grow Indoor Gardening
Sign up for Ryland Lanagan’s OG Parkour 10 Day Challenge
Think you don’t need parkour? Think you're too old to learn? Think again! Ryland Lanagan, PCC Instructor and founder of OG Parkour has designed a new 10 day intensive for ADULT beginners - and it starts LIVE on January 24th. While I don’t have aspirations of competing or going nuts with parkour, I do want the basics in my movement vocabulary—and a way to practice the … [Read more...] about Sign up for Ryland Lanagan’s OG Parkour 10 Day Challenge
Neuro-Grips Are Back! (Here’s some tips and workouts which use them)
Neuro-Grips are unforgiving. They don't care if you think you're doing things right - either you are or you're on the ground with bloody knuckles and/or knees if you haven't taken the time to learn how to bail out properly. Respect the Neuro-Grips as they are one of the things you can count on to be honest--cherish this. They don’t care who you are or who you think you are and … [Read more...] about Neuro-Grips Are Back! (Here’s some tips and workouts which use them)
