Wear your mask!

SESSION for Friday 6/26

21-15-9 reps for time:
Burpee
Deadlifts, loaded suitcase
Pike push-ups

Equipped Option:
21-15-9 reps for time:
Burpee
Deadlifts, heavy barbell or double 50/35/20lbs dumbbells
Pike push-ups

Post scores to comments!

2nd Serving: Need More Work?

150 perfect pushups. No bending, no breaking, control both ranges, full lockout.

Pullup Strength Ladder: EMOM x4 do 1-2-1

READ: The Psychological Importance of Wasting Time – Quartz via Pocket
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SESSION for Thursday 6/25/2020

SIFO-DYAS

AMRAP 15:00
10 medium-weighted alternating forward-backward lunges (total)
15 push presses with backpack
20 pogo jumps

Equipped Options:
AMRAP 15:00
10 weighted alternating forward-backward lunges
15 push presses
20 pogo jumps
-20/16/8kg kettlebell or 50/35/20lbs single dumbbell

Post results to comments!

2nd Serving: Need More Work?

E3MOM x 4
12 Wide Grip Deadlifts
12 Unbroken Power Snatch

Go for 61/43/29kg if possible.

Pullup Strength Ladder: EMOM x4 do 1-2-1 reps

READ: Bruce Lee’s Never Before Revealed Letters to Himself About Authenticity, Personal Development, and the Measure of Success – Brain Pickings. Many Asian-Americans don’t have too many role models that look like themselves to look up to. One of those few would be the legendary Bruce Lee. Known for his martial arts, he was very much a philosophical person and wrote a ton. If not for him maybe I wouldn’t pursue physicality the way I have. When I was younger I found The Art of Expressing the Human Body and that guided much of my own fitness research.
WATCH:

We keep showing the other side of our facility- here’s the side most of you are familiar with. We’ve repaired the impurities in the ground and will be reorganizing this side as well.

WORKOUT for Wednesday 6/24/2020

20 rounds for time -OR- 25:00 time cap (whichever comes first)
3 jumping jacks
6 out & overhead, with light object (holding squat)
9 plank object drags

Post time or score to comments!

2nd Serving: Need More Work?

2 rounds of 6-8 close-grip bench press
2 rounds of 8-10 skullcrusher
3 rounds of 10-12 tricep pressdown
4 rounds of 12-14/side one-arm underhand pressdown

Pullup Strength Ladder: every minute on the minute x4 do 1-2-1 reps

RESEARCH: And just like a new statewide order means that we’re now required to wear masks, even inside the gym!
WATCH: Max El-Hag is, in my opinion, one of the better thinkers in the Competitive Exercise space. He owns Training Think Tank, a name that should be familiar if you consistently read the blog, as he’s built a team of fantastic coaches as well as athletes over the years. Coach Dave was even under their programming for a long time.

Did you check those emails? We covered a handful of important items as we come back.

The equipment photos will continue until I have athletes in the gym.

I’m still looking for volunteers for some of these test classes! Comment below and I’ll get in contact with you.

WORKOUT for Tuesday 6/23/2020 – LUMINARA

Accumulate quality candlestick rolls within 6:00. Goal is 30, then

60 pushups + 2 shoulder taps, start & EMOM 8 jumping lunges

Post time to comments.

2nd Serving: Need More Work?

10x 100m run at 80-90%, resting 2:00 or more between efforts. Push hard, but don’t go completely all out (if you can finish all 10 rounds and feel good about your effort you did it correctly!)

Pullup Strength Ladder: EMOM x3 do 1-2-1 reps.

READ: Opinion: America Is Too Broken to Fight the Coronavirus – NY Times
RESEARCH: What are you doing to prevent yourself from getting COVID-19? What precautions are you taking- think about the new habits you have, how you dress, how you socialize, and what you do when you go outside of your residence. Do you wear a mask to protect not only yourself, but others? Are you taking this seriously? What kind of methods do you use when washing your hands or using hand sanitizer? Do you know some of the complications that arise from those “who’ve recovered from Coronavirus”? The gym will open up soon- we’re going to do everything possible to keep everyone safe! Just remember your responsibility to do the same. Respect the rules we’ll have in place and we’ll get through pandemic together, stronger and healthier than we have before.
WATCH:

Keep your ear to the ground as we get ready to reopen for operation!

King County officially entered Phase 2 the past weekend, which allows us to run in a very-limited capacity. We plan to reopen for classes beginning in July. In the meantime we are available for 1-on-1 personal training.

AND I’m looking for athletes who are interested in being filmed for our WORKOUT PREP VIDEOS! Please comment below if you’re up for it, or feel free to email me direct.

We appreciate your patience as we prepare for a new era here at Foundation. Be on the lookout for more information, including our new membership and class options very soon.

WORKOUT for Monday 6/22/2020

4:00 AMRAP, 2:00 rest between each
A) Speed skaters, EMOM 10 v-ups
B) Dips, EMOM 10 Bulgarian split squats (5 per side)
C) Sit-ups, EMOM 10 rocket launchers

Use this timer. Post lowest amount of reps per section to comments.

Pullup Strength Ladder: EMOM x3 do 1-2-1 reps. We’re at the beginning of a new 12-week cycle. If you cannot do a pullup, then you can do a row (rings, bar, table, bent-over, seated, with dumbbells/kettlebells/barbell, etc.)

READ: For Black CEOs in Silicon Valley, Humiliation is Part of Doing Business – Bloomberg
WATCH: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man – Ep 2 with Matthew McConaughey

 

Yoga with Ivan will celebrate the solstice today. The internet stream isn’t strong enough so we’ll run a recorded session from Central Washington!

WORKOUT for Sunday 6/21/2020

12:00 AMRAP of
3-6-9-12-15-etc.
backpack thrusters, medium-heavy weight
200m run OR 30 Penguin jumps OR 10 calorie row

Equipped Option:
12:00 AMRAP of
3-6-9-12-15-etc.
thrusters, 44/30/20kg
10 calorie row OR 35 double unders OR 200m run

Post total thrusters to comments!

RESEARCH: How many Black faces have you talked to since the protests began? How many people of color have you had meaningful conversations with?

If your circle doesn’t contain too many BIPOC, or if you have a hard time talking about racial injustice maybe check out Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. Featuring Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker and current analyst for Fox Sports, he grew up in a family who was involved in African missionary work since he was a child and continues to this day.

WATCH: Episode 1 of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

 

Join us at 10am for HIIT with Lauren and Nathan on Instagram Live and YouTube!

WORKOUT for Saturday 6/20/2020

3 rounds for time
30 alternating one-legged squats
10 burpee + backpack cluster

Equipped Option:
3 rounds for time
30 alternating one-legged squats
10 alternating single-arm devil’s press, 50/35/20lbs

Time cap is 13:00. Post time to comments!

RESEARCH: Go support locally Black-owned businesses this weekend!
tREAD: How I Learned How to Sleep – The Guardian
WATCH: The 2nd of 12 Challenges from Miles with Miles!