(Not included: Skydiving, tightrope walking, betting 20 million on the Broncos winning the Superbowl.)
Today I did some things I feel like I failed at. That means I have room to grow, and experience success.
The pain of failure (except in the case of jumping over a pit of spikes) can usually be offset by the optimism of future success and the knowledge of immediate growth.
This is as true in working out as it is in any other area.
If you fail, and you don’t die, you can learn.
If you fail and you die, you don’t have to learn.
If you fail and don’t die, and also don’t learn…well, what’s going on in there?
Philosophy over! Here’s today’s work-out:
(If you want to follow along but have no idea what some of these things are, just ask. I’m happy to support your learning and (most likely) -momentary- failure.)
Full Body Circuits! Chest – Legs – Back – Core
5 Minutes Running in place (Warm Up)
1 Minute Running in Place between Each Circuit
Chest |
Legs |
|
Back |
|
Core |
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Military Press | 20 | Jump Tucks | 10 | Two Finger Pull-Ups | 8 | Dragon Flag | 10 |
One Arm Hold | :15 per
arm |
High Knees | :60 | Swimmers | :30 | Prone-Walkout | 10 |
Dive Bomber | 10 | Lunge | 7 per
leg |
Close Grip Chin-Hang | :30 | Bridge | 8 |
Burpee | 10 | Front Kicks | 10 Per
leg |
Front Lever Training | :15×5
Hold |
Donkey Kick | 12 |
“Girl” Push-Ups | 40 | One Leg Squat | 5 per
leg |
Handstand Pushup | 5 | Lateral Wall Walk | 14 |