Hey Gang,
The idea for this post came to me just tonight as I reflect upon visiting the end of the 530 class and beginning of the 630. When I entered the gym I felt an almost tangible positive energy flow into my body (I know this is getting a little metaphysical, but hang on) and it was just such a great feeling that it immediately boosted my mood.
I think we all feel some sort of version of that in and around the Zone environment. One peice of evidence in support of the positivity is that in the recent Zone Survey, almost 100% of you mentioned the community environment as one of the best aspects of our gym.
You may not feel that actual physical boost, but maybe you perk up just a bit when you see your friends before, during, and after the WOD and share stories of successes and challenges.
So in a roundabout way, that brings me to my question for this blog – which is: where do you find positive energy in your life? Any and all answers are good – they don’t have to be Zone or exercise related!
Share away (and get metaphysical if you like 😉
Turts
Today’s Workout
Buy-in: Burpee Wallball and Double Under Practice – 10min
- Give these moves a try as you get warmed up for the WOD
- Also mix in some of the other movements to see what scaling works for you
WOD: “Bob Loblaw”
This is a 25 minute AMRAP of:
- 10 burpee wallballs
- 15 kettlebell swings
- 15 double unders
- 10 double crunch
- 10 lunges (in place, alternate legs – 5/leg)
- 500m run
- reps per round = 61 (run = 1 rep)
Zone 2 – scale kbs to 20-25/40-45, wallballs to 10/14, skips to single unders x 2
Zone 1 – scale as needed
Cash-Out: FTL Stretch
Nice! My first workout at the Zone looks like a killer.
It could just be I spend a lot of time in airports, but I always find the arrivals terminal at airports to be one of the happiest places to be. There is a great feeling coming off a long flight and walking out of security to see a mass of happy people waiting to be reunited with their family and friends. I always smile.. and may have shed a tear over an older couple being reunited! There aren't too many places I know (other than the Zone) that you can feel the love in the room.. from complete strangers!!
The airport is strangers.. not the Zone.. the Zone is family:)
I find positive energy in my life from a few different things. No matter my mood, there is something about going outside for a little bit and just taking the time to inhale and enjoy the fresh, fragrant air. Summer, winter, fall, spring, there's always something so refreshing about being outside, and it makes me grateful to be alive. (I sound like a hippie, I know!!!) I also get a boost from spending time with family, most especially my two wee little nephews. Their energy and as-of-yet unspoiled view of the world helps me remember that life is good.
Good ones Bones… definitely agree with getting outside in nature – for me I think it's a combined effect of enjoying the surroundings while also being isolated from phones/computers etc… but there's definitely something about fresh air!
The sun! If I can find 30 minutes to get outside and do anything when it's sunny then it just makes my day. Shirtless is better of course… currently looking for a nude beach for maximum sun enjoyment…