Happy New Year, New Warriors. Yes, today is “that” day again. It’s the day to vow to do
things differently than you’ve done them before. Trust me, as much as we may not want
to admit it, we’ve all done it. We’ve all turned into, “New Years Resolutionaries.”
In fact, out of all of the wars documented in the annals of history, no war is greater,
nor has stood the test of time, like the “Resolutionary” War. You know how it plays
out….every 365 (and sometimes 366) days, there is this on-going battle highlighted
between “Evolution” & “Mediocrity.” It’s hard to say which one really wins, as this is
not necessarily a one war event. It’s millions of small battle.
As with most battles, this annual “Resolutionary” war often begins with the warrior saying,
“I’m tired of feeling or looking this way, and I’m not going to take it any more.” While, that
type of motivation could be applauded, it’s often not enough to achieve victory over one’s self.
Before any warrior can go into any battle and win, he/she must be prepared
….must have a plan…and must have the right weapons appropriate to face their opponent.
In this case, the opponent, Mediocrity, is often more prepared to face us, than we ever will be, to face it.
You see, Mediocrity has trained for this annual battle, consistently for 365 (and yes, sometimes 366)
days a year. In fact, it has prepared to face and defeat you, often long before you were born, thanks
to various traditions and imposed thoughts, practices, and opinions of others (i.e. our family, cultures, society, etc.).
You may ask, what are Mediocrity’s winning weapons of choice, and how do you overcome them?
Here’s a quick look inside Mediocrity’s battle gear:
1. Procrastination
2. Unwillingness to change
3. Lack of focus
4. Playing the victim
5. Lack of knowing what “You” need to win
6. Misinformation by the media
7. Low Self-esteem
8. Too much want for motivation & a lack of inspiration
9. Relying of outside sources to miraculously undo a lifetime of bad habits in a few short weeks &/or days
10. Acceptence
Honestly, I just wasted your time, listing these 10 weapons of Mediocrity, we often
use in order to not live the life and be in the shape we know we should. I could go
on and on. However, the only true weapon Mediocrity uses is one:
“Not Knowing &/or Owning What You “Really” Want!”
Trust me, every one of us wants “what we “really” want, even if it’s simply, not owning the fact that we’re often
too confuse or delusional to admit that we don’t really know what we want.
However, I find that more often than not, just like a child who is hell-bent on getting what they want, adults are no different.
- You lose weight & keep it off, because that’s what you “really” want.
- You buy those expensive shoes, because you “really” want them! (even if you know you can’t afford them, you’ll find the money needed to purchase them).
- You can’t find the right mate or friends, because you don’t “really” want
to make the necessary changes within yourself, in order to attract anyone
who is different than the people you continue to attract.
It’s quite simple. In order to get the opposite of what you’ve been getting, you have to “consistently”
do the opposite things you “need” to do, in order to get them. This is especially true, when getting your health & fitness in order.
Trust me, we all have a lot going on in our lives, but we all have the same 24 hours in a day. It’s what we do with
them, that matters. If we don’t have a well thought out “personalized” plan of attack for those 24 hours, then
Mediocrity will defeat you once again, in this year’s annual “Resolutionary War.”
Check out my fellow New Warriorette, Jacqueline Hooton, from across the pond, in the video below.
Jacqueline is a busy mom of 5, has a full time career, and still gets it in & gets it done!
She is truly a New Warrior “Evolutionary.”
Take the first step to becoming a New Warrior Evolutionary, by joining my New Warrior Nation updates.
I will help you prepare for the battle of life, and arm you to “win.” I must warn you, this is not going to just
be another newsletter focused on “working” out. It’s about more than diet & exercise. It’s about grabbing life by
the you-know-whats, and playing to win!
If you’re ready to win, then hop over to the following page, and sign up. It’s f-r-e-e, and it’s real!
What are you going to do “differently’ this new year, in order to bring an end to the
“Resolutionary War?” Starting from now (notice I did not limit it to “in 2010″),
how are you becoming an “Evolutionary?”
Drop a comment below, and share with your fellow warriors your plan of attack.
After all, we are all in this battle together, and strength is in numbers!
Here’s a sure fat-burning kettlebell combo that , not only builds strength and explosive power in your legs, but sends your conditioning through the roof. This side shuffle swing/goblet jump squat combo is also a great way to bust through any training & fat loss plateaus, you may be experiencing.
This workout is great for fighter conditioning, athletes looking to improve explosiveness, while working on their conditioning during the off-season, as well as the weekend warriors & warriorettes looking to shed those pounds, create a lean sexy body, while cutting their workout time.
Give it a shot, and let me know what you think. Be sure to visit and subscribe to this blog often, and join my newsletter at http://budurl.com/newwarriorupdates
1a. Left Side Shuffle Swings x 3 (beg) or 5 (adv.)
1b.) Right Side Shuffle Swings x 3 (beg) or 5 (adv.)
1c.) Kettlebell Goblet Jump Squats x 3 (beg/int) or 5 (adv.)
Dude, I can’t believe the weather guys/gals finally got something right, with this unpredictable weather in Southeast Texas. When someone says the word “snow” in Texas, the most you’ll get out of us is a cynical laugh. However, after a 2 year hiatus, snow returned to the Lone Star State.
I can can see how some of my fellow warriors in colder climates may not have the motivation to get up and go train. However, don’t let a little something like snow, keep you from making big gains & reaching big goals.
Check out this video, as I give you a few ideas on training in the winter months, avoiding hibernation weight gain, and totally get amped up on the return of snow to H-town! Be sure to check out my lyrical/vocal homage to the snow, at the beginning of the video. It should clear up any confusion as to why I am the “Peoples Fit Coach,” and not the next winner of “American Idol.”
I know you guys/ladies are hardcore, and live in a “punk-free” zone. So tell us, in the comment section below, how you stay fit during the cold winter months.
This past weekend, wifey & I took an impromptu weekend trip to our new 2nd home, Austin, TX. I love to go there to just clear my head, or get some inspiration from one of the fittest/healthiest cities in America. This particular weekend did not disappoint. Along with all of the great places to eat in Austin, we always love to catch a good movie, while we’re there. One particular movie I have been anticipating the release, was the martial arts action movie. “Ninja Assassin.”
Now, let me let you in on a little secret. Since I was a youngun, I’ve always dreamed of becoming a ninja. In fact, it was reading about ninjitsu in magazines such as Kung Fu and Black Belt, as well as watching old school martial arts movies on Saturday afternoons, that helped create my love for MMA to this day.
Let’s face it, Ninjas are bad a–. How can you not fantasize about being a dark suit-wearing, hood & mask dawning, sword swinging, chinese star-throwing, walking, hardly-talking, human weapon? Sigh……Ok…..I’m back.
Well, one of the things most noticeable in the movie “Ninja Assassin” in pop star/model-turned-actor Jeong “Rain” Ji-hoon’s physique. While doing a little research on how Rain got into action hero shape, I discovered that Rain’s training was not too far from how all of we New Warrior’s love to train….plyometric bodyweight exercises….kettlebells…and various martial arts techniques. Of course, proper nutrition was a must for Rain to reduce his normal 12% bodyfat down to 5% for this role.
Now, most of us may not want to get down to 5% bodyfat, but how can you not want to be more agile, stronger, and possess a sleek, shredded physique? While most of us may not dream of becoming a dangerous “Ninja Assassin,” we can at least aspire to look and move like one….at any age.
Here’s a “Ninja Assassin” inspired workout I created for you. Perform this program for 4 weeks, or simply add this workout to your current program, in order to break the monotony and break through any plateaus you may be experiencing.
Sincere’s Ninja Assassin – New Warrior Inspired Workout:
- Perform Workout A on 3 non-consecutive days per week (i.e. M, F)
- Perform Workout B on 2 non-consecutive days per week (i.e. Tu, Thurs)
- Perform 1 Active Rest activity 1-2 times a week (i.e. Wed, Sun)
Be sure to warm up & cool down 5-10 min before and after each workout.
Perform each exercise for 1 min. each w/no rest between all 5 exercises. Once you’ve completed all 5 exercises, rest for 90 sec & repeat. Perform 5 rounds.
1. Kettlebell or dumb bell swings
2. Fast Step Ups (Quickly run up and down, in place, on 1 stair step or a curb. Move your arms as you run in place)
3. Dips (for the more advanced: Plyo Dips)
4. Kettlebell or Dumb bell Farmers Walk (use stairs/football field/track/perimeter of backyard, hills, etc.)
(Keep your shoulders pulled down and pulled bacxk, as you farmer’s walk. Also, keep your abs engageds, and your steps shorts and quick)
5. Static Leg Lift
(lie flat on the floor w/hands flat on the floor, near your butt. With both legs together, lift your legs a couple of inches off the floor, while engaging your abs/squeezing your butt/ & keeping your lower back and shoulders on the floor. Do not hold your breath!
1. Sprints (Stairs, Track, Football Field, Hills) x 1 min x 2 min rest x 10 rounds 2. Jump Rope Skipping + Shadow Boxing: Skip Rope x 1 min/ Shadowbox x 1 min/ Rest x 1 min x 20 min.
If you think this is hard, check out Rain’s training in action. All I ask is that you just get it done without the whining….lol!
By the way, if you’ve seen the movie, “Ninja Assassin,” what did you think of the movie? Rain’s training results? Let your fellow warriors know by sharing your comments below.
