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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 necessarily a pyramid where the lower layer must be comp...

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 mindset changes as soon as you start to take action...

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: The Wild Day Challenge will run from June 1st-June...

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 previous record by several years. He's a wildman. Listen...

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: Get outside every single day for 10 minutes at t...

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 exercise. Second number (1): This is how long to pause a...

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 the content I consume but also in how I consume it...

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 protein the priority has helped me recover and improved...

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 family, doing some casual holiday work and the ne...

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 send a note to info@monkii.co or send us a DM to  @mo...

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 pseudo-cancel by Facebook. We created an ad featuri...

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 in helping Kim and I transition and keep moving fo...

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 into a daily monkii sesh workout? Please, let us kno...

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 prove it). He has made a total transformation an...

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 conversation back up. If you have questions, comments, or...

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 season here in Colorado. My training has shifted to su...

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 talk with monkiis from all over the world. I appr...

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 suggestion please send a note to Elders@monkii.co or send...

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 Facebook page . If you have questions, comments, or a p...

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 conversation going. Thanks for tuning in and if you a...

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 an idea I've gravitated towards. But maybe I'm just...

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 send a note to Elders@monkii.co or send us a DM to ...

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

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 dialed to make sure you get the most from your focu...

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 device at the moment is Isocore X . 1) Workouts tha...