Today's workout was Resistance 2, and it seems like my Dad and I have improved a lot since the first time that we did this workout. Definitely feel stronger, and although I didn't go as hard as I normally do, because I am still recovering from filming a 10+ mile brutal Spartan Race, I still felt pretty dang good.
David Magida and I - Asheville Spartan Super 2016
One thing that I wanted to mention is that when I was filming the Spartan Race in Asheville, NC this past weekend, my legs felt so strong climbing up the mountains, I was surprised how long I could go without stopping. Now going up is a lot differnet than going down the mountains, and my knees aren't the strongest because of a prior knee injury a couple years back, I also forgot my knee compression that I normally wear during the mountain races, so my knees began to pop again, so I had to go slow to ensure that I do not re-injure myself, which I did anyways...slightly =). It comes with the territory and something that I just have to be careful with as I film in some of the most remote and treacherous places on planet earth. I should be better prepared knowing that it's always a surprise at an obstacle race, you never know what the course will be like until you're out there.
a little Spartan Race reminder, don't complain about how TOUGH a race is,
just embrace the suck, and be prepared for anything.
I took it pretty slow for this workout, but like I mentioned before, I still felt strong and only modified about 20% of the time. At any rate, it's just another day in paradise =)
Day 1, Week Five - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 2
Woke up MEGA EARLY to get my workout done before my road trip to Asheville, NC to film a Spartan Race. Felt good to get it done early! I also went to the Rise of the Sufferfest OCR Documentary Screening, what a great film! A must see if you are an OCR ENTHUSIAST!
Scott Keneally - ROSF Screening, Asheville, NC
Summit Crossfit
FYI, this is a LATE POST (from last Friday), just playing catch up after filming the Asheville Spartan Super this past weekend, should be all caught up by tomorrow =) Here's my accountability video though! =) Thanks so much for following my journey!
Day 5, Week Four - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Special Ops Resistance
My Dad and I did Cardio 3 for the first time last night and the Cross Climbers and the Burpees got me this time =)
I am really enjoying 22 Minute Hard Corps, but I would have to say that it does help A TON to have a workout partner. My Dad and I keep each other accountable, and he makes me look forward to working out because I know that we can crack jokes during the workout. I admit, we sometimes have to stop the video to finish laughing, but hey, at least we're getting an extra AB WORKOUT right =)
Let me first tell you a story on how I became a believer in YOGA.
A few years ago, I used to be a competitive obstacle racer placing TOP 10 in my age group, and in some races, TOP 20 OVERALL. One of my downfalls when racing was the CRAMPING issue! I cramped all the time, and I hated it. I lost many races because of this issue, and I didn't know what to do about it. If you are an athlete, runner etc. you know exactly what I'm talking about =)
I did everything from trying to narrow down my nutrition, getting enough rest/recovery, buying potassium pills, eating bananas, hydration strategies, and a lot more, and guess what....I still cramped.
Cramping at a Spartan Race!
I had a friend named Jeffrey Bent, a fellow obstacle racer and yoga enthusiasts, just an all-round great guy! He kept on telling my that I needed yoga in my life, and I just consistently blew him off, not to his face or anything, I just didn't do it, or should I say, I didn't believe in it.
It wasn't until a year later, I was desperate for solutions, and I couldn't find any, so that's when I decided to do a 30 day yoga challenge, where I committed myself to doing 30 days of yoga. Yes, I repeat, 30 days of yoga =)
Exclusively on Beachbody on Demand
Geared toward Beginner Fitness Levels
Long story short, upon completion of my challenge, I traveled to Temecula, California to participate in a Spartan Super Race. I ended up doing the Spartan Sprint Race (5 miles) and the Spartan Super (8 miles) right after, with a total of almost 14 miles of obstacle racing that day, and guess what? I DIDN'T CRAMP ONE BIT =)
That was the day that I became a BELIEVER in YOGA.
PRESENT DAY
I just came back from Coach Summit in Nashville, TN a week ago, and received exciting news that Beachbody, the company that I am affiliated with will be launching a BRAND NEW 3 Week Yoga Retreat Program online through Beachbody on Demand. And if you already have an online Beachbody on Demand membership, the 3 week program would be absolutely free! WHA WHA =) The 3 Week Yoga Retreat is geared primarily for beginner fitness levels, and will prepare you for progression into the yoga lifestyle.
3 Week Yoga Retreat - Beachbody on Demand
3 Day Retreat Launched September 2016
BUT get this, if you don't have Beachbody on Demand, you can get a 30 Day Free Trial, and still be able to do the 3 Week Yoga Retreat for FREE since the program is only, get this......3 weeks =)
Now I want to encourage you to check out the options below since health and fitness is not only about doing your workouts, it's also about fueling your body with the right foods. Nutrition is 80% of your success, and the workouts is only 20% of your journey.
Here is an idea of what the Yoga Classes will focus on by the week:
WEEK ONE - Building a foundation
WEEK TWO - Expansion
WEEK THREE - Progression
- Mondays will be focused on CORE
- Tuesdays will be STRETCH
- Wednesdays are BALANCE
- Thursdays are FLOW
- Fridays are FLOW TO GO, these are shorter but a little more advanced.
- Saturdays are RELAX
- Sundays are TAKE 10, where you do 10 minute classes that will help you wake up, wind down, or work on abs. You can do one or all three =)
I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am about this 3 Week Yoga Retreat on Beachbody on Demand. I will be starting some online accountability groups, and an exclusive yoga challenge group using this program complete with nutrition advice and more. Check out some of the options below, and then MESSAGE ME HERE, so that I can help you get started! All options below will include the 3 Week Yoga Retreat.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 3 DAY YOGA RETREAT LAUNCHES IN SEPTEMBER 2016
OPTION 2: (You are ready to take on the challenge, and understand the important of maintaining your nutrition)
- Club Shakeology Challenge Pack
OPTION 3: (You need a place to start, and you are on a tight budget, but will one day focus on investing in your nutrition) This is a FREE option.
- FREE 30 Day Trial Beachbody on Demand
Do I have to do P90X to earn a FREE race? The simple answer is NO =) Read below for the DEETS!
WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?
I have been involved in the OCR industry since 2011, it was through P90X which my brother Fermin introduced me to, that I was introduced to the sport. I decided to do this referral type program for the following reasons:
- To share my passion for health and fitness
- To share my passion for the obstacle course racing industry
- To help raise awareness for charity through my OCRTUBE media project
- To help people understand that there are many training options for obstacle racing
- To rip people off the couch!
OCRTUBE.com is a cause-related media project focused on helping the sport of OCR grow while raising awareness for charity. I do this by traveling around the world on my own expense and filming obstacle course and adventure races.
HOW DO I EARN A FREE OBSTACLE RACE?
I have set up a simple referral program based on a 5 tier system. You can earn anything from a FREE sticker to a FREE race.
This is how it works:
It's really simple, just refer me to anyone who would be interested in taking one of my Online Beachbody Specific Challenges. These challenges will be specific to their fitness level, goals, and aspirations (Free Fitness Assessment included). For more information on the Beachbody Challenge, click here.
Here is the 5 Tier Referral System to WIN a FREE race:
REFER 1 - win a FREE OCRTUBE.com Sticker REFER 2 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Race Tee REFER 3 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Long-Sleeve Tee REFER 4 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Hoodie or Sweatshirt REFER 5 - WIN A FREE OBSTACLE RACE!
*Please note that each referral must be a confirmed challenger, meaning that they must order a challenge pack from me in order to be counted as a legitimate referral.
WHAT FREE RACES CAN I EARN?
You will be able to earn a FREE races from companies such as Spartan Race, Battlefrog Series, Bonefrog Challenge, Savage Race, Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Toughest, Civilian Military Combine, and much more!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ACTUAL CHALLENGE PACK:
Your referral who decides to take on a challenge will receive a fitness program or their choice, fitness and nutrition guides, workout schedules and calendar, Free Trial of Beachbody on Demand (includes $4,000 worth of online streaming workouts for 30 days!), exclusive invite to join my online accountability group, 30 day supply of Shakeology Nutrition, and of course FREE Online Coaching from me =).
HOW DO I REFER PEOPLE TO YOU?
Firstly, please message me and introduce yourself. I would like to get to know you, and answer any questions that you may have in regards to this unique and cause-related OCR referral program.
The program is easy! If you know anyone who is interested in P90X, in-home workouts, Any Beachbody Workouts, or just looking for other ways to keep their fitness fun...all you have to do is refer them to my Facebook here, and tell them to let me know that you referred them to me. I will then send them a FREE Fitness Assessment, and once they become a confirmed challenger by purchasing a challenge pack, I will personally contact you, and reward you for the referrals. =)
CAN I EARN A FREE RACE BY DOING A CHALLENGE INSTEAD OF REFERRING PEOPLE? Yes, you sure can! Simply message me here, and I'll send you a Free Fitness Assessment to help you find the best Beachbody Challenge for you and your goals. Upon completion of your online challenge, I will personally reward you with a FREE race =) It will be a great way to train for an upcoming race that you earned yourself! =)
My Dad and I got our 22 Minute Hard Corps Resistance 1 Workout done late. It was just one of those NON-STOP days =).
When I started working out and doing P90X back in 2010, I used to workout late at night and felt good, and now I actually prefer doing my workouts earlier. We did this workout last night, and during some parts of this workout, I just felt drained. There will be some days where you will just not have enough energy, and it might've been because of doing the workout late, or not fueling my body properly though out the day.
There are a few reasons that one might feel the lack of energy during their workouts, here are some of them: (check out the Beachbody Performance Stack for pre-workout and post recovery)
- Poor nutrition, or not enough calories though out the day
- Lack of rest, sleep, and recovery
- Dehydration - Negative people =)
I encourage you to make sure that you try to stay on point with the above. I know that it can be difficult depending on the circumstances, and not everyday will be the perfect day, but that's all part of the journey. It's also not just all about the workouts, that's only 20% of the journey.
Anyways, we all go through some tough times when trying to BETTER ourselves. Just remember that you are INSPIRING others whether you know this or not. By you working out and eating healthy, you are helping the people around you, so please keep doing what you are doing =)
If you ever need some extra fitness motivation, I can help, feel free to message me here!
Day 3, Week Four - 22 Minute Hard Corps | Resistance 1
Today was Day 2, Week Four of my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge. I decided to try out this new FACEBOOK LIVE video thing, and I hope to get used to it soon =) Right now, I only plan to use FB LIVE Video in my Exclusive Online Challenge Groups, but eventually I'm sure I'll be posting on my main timeline. I will post a lot more LIVE video on my blog here, as well as my Coach Page here, so feel free to follow me on those social media channels =)
