Comments on: A Military Workout – The Right Of Passage

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:13:53 +0000

Welcome FJ. Felt had to be said ~ had to be shared.

By: - Fit Jerk -

- Fit Jerk - — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:58:23 +0000

That was some seriously good shit, props for sharing that Bill

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:46:41 +0000

Feel you don’t have time to workout. Then have a quickie !! A workout quickie…what did you think I meant? Well, that will get you fit too.
However not for this article…..think….
What can you accomplish in 2 minutes and 38 seconds?
The other day at work, I set my watch and was able to leave my office, fill my shaker cup with water, make a protein shake, return to my office, cut up a banana, and toss it in some Greek yogurt. I even started eating, but didn’t quite finish my afternoon snack. I felt decent about my accomplishment, that is, until I compared my “work” to Martin Rooney’s.

Rooney can lift 9,075 pounds in 2:38. (Let that sink in. It’s not a typo)

Rooney, the author of Training for Warriors and the upcoming, Ultimate Warrior Workouts, practices what he preaches. In between a break from training athletes for the NFL combine at Parisi Speed School (more on this soon), Rooney decided to sneak in a quick workout and show how much you can accomplish in a short period of time–and it’s impressive

Check out the video below of Rooney’s amazing display of strength and endurance, and then think twice the next time your water break lasts longer than Rooney’s workout. In fact, if you’re strong enough, give the 275 Challenge a try (or a variation using less weight). And for more workouts from Rooney, check out the hurricane training he uses with his MMA fighters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1kaGt6Mvmo&feature=player_embedded#

So next time you think no time…instead get your head out of your ass and put in your 2:38 like Martin….and remember ~Not Dead …. Can’t Quit !!!

Bill

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:38:01 +0000

Hi FJ, Each time before doing challenging workouts I know my ass will get kicked big time. But also reminded me of a read from Navy SEAL Richard Machowicz, “We all have conversations with ourselves all the time and they play a tremendous role in what we do. The conversation that one has with him or herself is what kills you.
Especially under extremely stressful situations like “hell week” where you are almost up for 110 hours a week! I had to get myself in the mindset of never giving up no matter what. A buddy of mine gave me a quote which stated, “A man can only be beaten in two ways: if he gives up or he dies.” I had that quote in my wallet until the pencil marks rubbed off. I really lived that motto. I decided that if I am *not dead*, then I *cannot quit.*”
Have read where intense training is as much mental as physical. That it builds a person that will not quit; developing their heart. If you do not have heart, you could be the greatest athlete in the world. However you are going to cave when the pressure comes. You have to have the guts to finish what you start.

Also Mr. Richard Machowicz stated, “if people can say yes to the following three questions, they have the guts to finish anything: **

*1. Are you willing to make a choice? *Very rarely do people make choices that fundamentally effect their lives. For example, changing channels on the TV is not something that fundamentally effects your life. You have to step up to the plate and make a fundamental life changing choice.

**2. Do you have the courage to start now?* We get people that make choices but do not do anything to get started. Half the people that made a choice drop out at this stage. They do not take the first step to move in the direction that they want.

***3. Do you have the commitment to finish?* You can start, but can you finish? This is where most people disappear. Very few people finish. People can start things, but can they see it through the end? Can they be there when it matters?

Would further like to share a video that has really been inspiring.

It’s on YouTube and here’s the link….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vB59PkB0eQ&feature=player_embedded
So next time your facing a challenging workout ~ Don’t Go for it ~ Eat it ~ Conquer it ~ Digest it then Shit it out with a big smile knowing your not Dead so NEVER QUIT. In fact relish death over giving up, while deleting quit from your mind ~ your vocabulary ~ Then Conquer and

Grow from that challenge seeking not to succeed…but to Exceed the goal !!!

Bill

By: over it « Trayn Harder

over it « Trayn Harder — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:57:32 +0000

[...] wall. like i really wanted to quit. but hell no, i'm NOT going down without a fight. NEVER. it's mind over matter (thanks, fj's guest poster for inspiring words. i did not lose to the jumprope) i may not be a [...]

By: - Fit Jerk -

- Fit Jerk - — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:01:10 +0000

There is only one FJ sweetheart, that’d be me. As for miss JerkESS… yeah I haven’t found her yet. But when I do, one thing is for sure… she’ll be one intense bitch. And I’d love her for it.

As for the plastic whistle. Yeah puts things into perspective doesn’t it? Props for dropping by.

By: Eleanor Edwards

Eleanor Edwards — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:29:07 +0000

Just for the record, I have to confess that I\’m no fit jerk (or jerkess for that matter) but I loved the example of how not to get beaten by a piece of plastic. Awesome! That can be applied to other areas of life, not just fitness.

And Jody, wow! If I’m half as fit as you when I’m 50 I’ll be chuffed. Who am I kidding? I’d like to be half as fit as you now! Good job!

By: TheInfoPreneur

TheInfoPreneur — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:34:25 +0000

@jared,

Hey brother, yeah man not as insane as 55 miles!

By: - Fit Jerk -

- Fit Jerk - — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:58:34 +0000

@Jared
Yeah I hate running so even i don’t like that number.

By: Jared P Little

Jared P Little — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:03:02 +0000

54 miles that is insane. Mind over matter is a great concept you can always push yourself harder with anthing. What the mind can believe the body can achive.