League of Wildness, Motivation and Discipline are two very different concepts that I believe often times get confused and/or misused. Motivation is all in your mind and discipline is all in your actions. You are what you did so make sure you are taking action and not just getting excited/motivated to potentially do something. If you have questions,…

League of Wildness, I just posted this as my currently favorite quote, "Relentless Forward Progress". It's been a very useful concept for me in 2023 and I hope my experience sparks some thought in yourself. If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@wildgym.com or send us a DM to @wildgymco on Instag…

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. Dealing with injuries. Recovery from pec surgery. Preventing injuries as we age. Examining how we see ourselves. If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@wildgym.com or send us a DM to @wildgymco on Instagram. Let's keep the conve…

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. We both limitations or both ourselves and others. Let's discuss how we can expand our imaginations of what is possible. Show notes: How backpacking with kids reveals their resilience. Your friends matter a lot. Why you should workout with people stronger than you. If you have ques…

League of Wildness, We're back with @wilddanvinson and @kimbreimeier. In this episode: Circadian Rhythms. How to incorporate loved ones into your fitness journey Walking/steps - do we need to mix it up more? If you have a 10,000 step goal, is there a difference between whether you get the majority of those steps in a long walk vs scattered througho…

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. Shoutout to Jacob for his comment on the wild gym YouTube Channel. He asks: I'm curious what your thoughts are on progressive overload, sets and reps, rest and recovery and how these concepts fit into the wild gym ecosystem. Topics: Training vs exercise. Ideal sets and reps to bui…

League of Wildness, We're back with @wilddanvinson and @kimbreimeier. In this episode: How does your fitness routine change as you transition into summer? What about nutrition - how does that change as summer gets here? Who are the healthiest people you know personally and what stands out about their habits, lifestyle, etc that you think contribute…

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. Stress is a HUGE problem for our health and fitness. What do we do about it? Join me for what is likely one of many explorations into this topic. Show notes: Why is stress so bad for us? What causes stress? How to reduce stress? Links: Harvard Stress article Andrew Huberman - Mana…

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. Mr. Money Mustache recently posted an excellent article after he'd consumed 80+ of content from Dr. Andrew Huberman. Pete (aka Mr. Money Mustache) also made an excellent chart comparing and contrasting what he termed the "Default" vs "Science" lifestyles. This inspired me to make …

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. I saw an article about how consistently diets DO NOT work and it made me consider the importance of longterm repeatability. Specifically, if you are going to pursue something to improve your health and fitness it MUST be consistently repeatable for essentially - the rest of your l…

League of Wildness, We're back with @wilddanvinson and @kimbreimeier. In this episode: A quote by ultrarunner Courtney Douwalter: “The best way for me to train right now is no coach, no plan, and really just tuning into those signals – physical, mental, emotional,” she says. “Then every day I can assess myself and see where I’m at for the day." Hav…

League of Wildness, We're back with @wilddanvinson and @kimbreimeier. This recording is from a weekly Packmeet in our wild gym League of Wildness private Facebook group. Kim and I have been sending each other a list of topics to marinate on before we record and the discussions have been solid. We continue to LIVE the live comments from the LoW duri…

League of Wildness, We're back with @wilddanvinson and @kimbreimeier. This recording is from a weekly Packmeet in our wild gym League of Wildness private Facebook group. Much of the discussion was inspired by listening to Dr. Peter Attia discuss his new book, Outlive. I find it so fascinating in our increasingly modern and complex world how it trul…

League of Wildness, We're back with @wilddanvinson and @kimbreimeier. This recording is from a weekly Packmeet in our wild gym League of Wildness private Facebook group. Much of the discussion was inspired by Kelly and Juliet Starrett's new book Built to Move. There are a ton of parallels to what we talk about at wild gym and we really appreciate a…

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. I was recently recommended the book 4,000 Weeks - Time Management for Mortals by my good friend, the Wildman of the North, Erl. I've read the book twice now and I suspect round #3 is imminent. I believe it is a must-read for every member of the LoW and it's principles will have a …

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. "I don't care if you buy our products - I care if you use them". In this episode: Why we care that you actually use our products. Evolving as a brand. Sharing our tips for long-term health and wellness. ...and much more! If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest sugges…

League of Wildness, We're back with a solo-cast from @wilddanvinson. I've been getting into a really solid system combining Rucking + Running in addition to more classic strength and conditioning workouts. I added it up and on average - I'm doing 3.28 "workouts" every day. Keep in mind - this is the combination of Yoga/Mobility, classic workouts, R…

League of Wildness, We're back for a quicky episode. If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@wildgym.com or send us a DM to @wildgymco on Instagram. Let's keep the conversation going. Thanks for tuning in and if you are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-st…

League of Wildness, It's good to get back on the mic. We just wrapped up the Wild Day Challenge - a 21 day challenge where we committed to working out OUTSIDE. The energy and enthusiasm was epic and we're psyched to do more. Even if you were not able to participate in the challenge, I'd still encourage you to join the group. Wild Day Challenge Face…

League of Wildness, I recorded this episode immediately after an awesome workout I did out here in the wild that I wanted to share with you all. The idea was to accumulate 75 Pullups while hiking about 4.5 miles up a mountain. I did this by stopping at different trees along the way and busting out Pullups off of a branch. Afterward, I did an arm fi…

League of Wildness - It does not have to be complicated to WORK. I do this type of workout ALL the time as a way to build a foundation of fitness. It doesn't break you down and leaves you feeling energized. 1. Walk/hike 1-4 miles. 2. 2-4 sets of 8-15 reps: Rows, Pushups, Tucks, Curls (can be a bonus) Try it out and let us know what you think! If yo…

League of Wildness - There was some recent chatter on the monkii wild Facebook group in regards to cold showers. Chris asked the group how he can basically harden the f$%# up and start getting into the cold shower program. We heard from the arctic, the north, and the south - all wild places with different perspectives on how to approach environment…

League of Wildness - I was out running hill sprints and started thinking about how I structure my training in regards to the frequency of these 6 key pillars: Nutrition Movement Range of Motion Strength Power Intensity Basically, I was deconstructing the frequency I "train" each pillar or how often it is incorporated into my life. This isn't necess…

League of Wildness, I was dragging ass around the house after a poor night of sleep and had this epiphany I wanted to share. As soon as I did the 'first thing' - which in this case was getting dressed to go for a run - my mindset completely changed. I've heard this concept discussed before, but what has not been fully appreciated is how much your m…

League of Wildness, The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and the best opportunity to be wild - outside. This ancient tradition of the League of Wildness has been revived for the benefit of all. It's about building a HABIT of daily wildness and expanding your imagination for what is possible. Start to get your mind right. The details: …

League of Wildness, I just finished listening to Nims Purja on Joe Rogan. Nims' film "14 Peaks" is a must-watch for any dedicated LoW member and I'd highly recommend the Rogan podcast as well. Nims completed what everyone else thought was absolutely impossible - climbing the 14 highest peaks in the world in a span of six months. He beat the previou…

League of WIldness, This is an experimental episode recorded on the trail and in the wild. I keep hearing different authorities preach about the importance of getting outside. This is fantastic, however, I find that without any specific directive - the idea stays an idea and fails to become manifested through action. So, I created my own. See below…

League of Wildness, Today we're talking about Tempo Training and why I've been psyched on including it in my own training of recent. What is Tempo Training? >>Reps performed @ a prescribed cadence. Tempo Training is always written as a four-number prescription. For example: 3111 First number (3): This is the eccentric lowering portion of the exerci…

League of Wildness, There is an infinite amount of content we can consume. But like food, overconsuming content can cause problems. The challenge is that it feels good to get those 'ah-ha' moments, but if we never actually apply them in the real world I have to ask - what's the point? I've strived to be much more intentional not only in regards to …

League of Wildness, I'm using this episode as a practice to get back in the habit of recording podcasts consistently. Thank you for your patience and support over the past few months. In this episode I talk about: Marshall Fire update and our living situation. How focusing on cooldowns and stretching has shown an immediate benefit. How making prote…

League of Wildness, I recorded this episode a few weeks ago and for myriad reasons I'm just getting it uploaded now. I wanted to share my experience as well as some reflections regarding the Marshall Fire that destroyed my entire neighborhood on December 30, 2021. It was a very real example of just how quickly life can change. I was at home with my…

Hello to the League of Wildness, 2021 is coming to a close and it's time to start looking into next year. What type of wildness are you going to get into? What will your Misogi be? How will you set the momentum on January 1st? All things to consider... Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please sen…

Hello to The League of Wildness, Thanks for tuning into this quicky episode. I've been on a hot streak with doing a morning walk/run/ruck and wanted to talk about cardio vs movement. I've also been getting back into the cold shower routine. Nothing crazy, just 1-minute or so first thing when I wake up - it's invigorating. I also just had my first p…

Hey Wild Family, This is an episode of mixed emotions. David, co-founder of monkii has resigned from the company. I've got nothing but love and respect for him. He had to do what was right for himself and his family. He is deeply missed and I wouldn't be where I am today if it were not for him. Thank you, David. He has also played an integral role …

Hey Wild People, Thanks for tuning into the show. I wanted to share my Thanksgiving workout plans to see if anyone wanted to join in the wildness. I also wanted to express my thanks to you all. I literally would not be here if it were not for your support and I'm grateful. How can we serve you better? What is missing from monkii.co? Would you be in…

Wild Family - This is by far one of the best episodes we've had in a long time. I'd like to welcome Alex Layton to the show. Alex recently sent me a note on Instagram that I almost didn't believe at first. He lost 200-pounds by training with monkii 360 every day for one year. He literally used monkii 360 for 365 days in a row (and has the photos to…

Wild Family, I'm sorry it's been so long. I lost the consistency and felt like I had to have some major come-back show to get back on track. But like most habits, it's probably better to just start where you left off and try to get better every day. So here we are... Thanks to everyone who sent encouraging messages - it's good to start the conversa…

League of Wildness, It's been a minute, but it's good to be back on the mic. I wanted to start by addressing the latest Stoic Kickstarter update and give a little more context. Bottom line is that we hear your concerns and frustrations. Please trust and believe in us to deliver the best version of Stoic. Training Update: It's full-on adventure seas…

Howdy monkiis, ...and just like that 100 episodes!!! Thank you to all the monkiis who have been along for the journey! I had been a huge fan/consumer of podcasts for years and I fought through some serious resistance to finally launch this show on January 17, 2019, when I published the first episode. The best part of the show is getting to meet and…

Hey monkiis, I've been reading an awesome book about Crazy Horse and Custer that I'd highly recommend - shoutout to the monkii book club! The book made me think a bit about seasonality which then me to consider how seasonality fits into training. What do your training seasons look like? If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggesti…

Hey monkiis, I wanted to share some recent musings on planning for life. Or, in other words - what is your life mission? What do you think? Shoutout to the Wildmen monkii Ken and monkii David for starting the monkii Strong YouTube channel. Lot's of wildness there to check out. If you haven't already, join the conversation of The monkii Wild Faceboo…

Hey monkiis, I wanted to drop some quick thoughts on how you can apply the consistency mindset of training into other areas of your life. It's not super sexy, but it freakin' works. If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to Elders@monkii.co or send us a DM to @monkii.co on Instagram. Let's keep the conve…

Hey monkiis, I had an idea come to me this morning while considering how much time I waste scrolling mindlessly on my phone seeking a hit of dopamine. The tendency is to categorize things as either good or bad while upon deeper consideration there are many facets of life that lie somewhere in the middle. The idea that 'tech is evil' is definitely a…

Hey monkiis, I've seen a few monkiis mention some injuries recently and having dealt with injuries on and off my whole life - I wanted to share some of the resources that I have found useful. Kelly Starrett - The Ready State Physical Therapists - Bob and Brad KneesOverToesGuy If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please s…

Hey monkiis, This episode is my (monkii Dan's) reflection on the mass shooting that occurred here in Boulder, CO.โดย monkii

Hey monkiis, Since becoming a Dad, owning a growing business, and not being 20 years old anymore, I've been taking a much more holistic look at my 'training'. I'm considering all the other inputs besides "what's my workout?" to make sure I'm doing the little things that will lead to long-term results. These are the principles that you need to get d…

Hey monkiis, The concept of Microworkouts has been on my mind a lot recently. They are such an effective tool to have in your belt and I think have both health and performance applications. I have distilled my thoughts down to three ways that you can utilize Microworkouts to fit your specific needs. Check them out: My favorite monkii Microworkout d…

Hey monkiis, I'd like to welcome back to the show, the Wildman Brad Kearns (@bradkearns1). Brad is the co-author, along with another Wildman - Mark Sisson - of the new book Two Meals a Day. The book is all about developing metabolic flexibility through a variety of lifestyle and nutrition strategies. There are a lot of parallels with the #monkiiMin…

Hey monkiis, This is a follow-up to Episode #89 as well as Episode #65 - Minimalist Approach to Health Gains. I realized last night that I spoke for 45-minutes without giving proper due to the gear that we all hold so dear - our monkii gear! I wanted to share how I've been using pocket monkii and monkii 360 specifically in the context of Microworko…

Hey monkiis, I just finished up a 5-week training program I had written for myself and wanted to share some reflections. I also wanted to share some solid thoughts shared by the NorCal Wildman monkii Craig. He shared a personal anecdote of his experience getting JACKED using bodyweight training only and also had a really solid hierarchy that he dev…