Brash Life: Words to Believe- 'The Greatest'

“I hated every minute of training, but I said, don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion.” -Muhammad Ali

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Brash Life: Words to Believe

"If I tell you I'm good, probably you will say I am boasting. But if I tell you I'm not good, you know I'm lying!" -Bruce Lee


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YOLO [You Only Live Once]

The Motto- Drake ft Lil Wayne & Tyga

That's the motto, You only live once...YOLO.

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Brash Life: Words to Believe

If You Can't Make Time At Least Make Some Time.

For a lot of people avoiding the gym, cancelling training sessions is a part of their routine.  In order to truly make a change and get the results you're after, your training/ health & fitness must become a priority.  Everyone has a daily system, activities, chores and routines that we do each and every day.  We wake up, shower, eat [we all eat breakfast, right?], brush our teeth, go to work, sit at our desks, play angry birds while we work, skip lunch, gossip, get back in our cars, drive...sit in traffic....drive....get home, make dinner, sit on the couch, watch tv, go to bed [throw in some washroom breaks].  

Yep, absolutely no time for a workout.....[keep reading]

Here's To Innovation

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

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Rules Not To Be Broken

The basic rules of the BRASH doctrine: 

*UPDATED*

*We train, we don't workout
*Do as many bodyweight exercises as possible  
*Push, pull, flip and slam heavy things  
*Perform daily mobility and flexibility work
*Avoid machines at all costs 
*Sprint, jump, crawl and climb
*Have no fear [there are no mistakes]
*Play
*Spend more time and train barefoot
*Eat clean [no processed foods]
*Drink lots of water and little anything else
*Get lots of sleep and relaxation
*Meditate
*Don't get too stressed out and take things too seriously
*Laugh and smile often
*Make plenty of time to have fun and enjoy life
*No whining 
*Take time to help others [get better]
*DREAM


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Brash Life: Words to Believe

Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. -Lewis Carroll 

Brash Life: Words to Believe

"The end result of your life here on earth will always be the sum total of the choices you made while you were here."


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"I am always doing things I can't do, that's how I get to do them." Pablo Picasso 


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Brash Life: Pursuit of Happiness

Brash Life: Words to Believe

I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. ~Jewish Proverb


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Bones Says Relax

There are certain rules I incorporate into my life to help me stay focused.  You can see the list of rules here.  I'm going to start with 13- Meditate.  The rules are not actually numbered, there is no hierarchy, they are all equally important.


I'm a big fan of MMA [mixed martial arts] not so much for the fighting, but I respect the training, the discipline these athletes encompass.  One of my new favourite fighters is Jon 'Bones' Jones the current UFC Light Heavyweight champion.  I recently watched a video where he discusses meditation and visualization.  When talking about visualization he brings up a very interesting point.  He doesn't visualize the outcome or end of the fight but rather the closing moments, seconds leading up to the end of the fight.  

Meditation, visualization and relaxation are all techniques that I have been trying to incorporate regularly into my day.  Sit in a quiet room, better yet get away from your house or work.  Go to a park, down to the beach, or up on a hill, just get away from what might be making you stressed/ overwhelmed and just sit quietly.  Slow your breathing, think, don't think, clear your mind that is completely up to you.   


Try it.  5, 10, 15 minutes is all you need.

AC
[BLS Member]

To B Or Not To B

I choose to B, x IV.

There are IV B's associated with the BRASH Fitness & Conditioning/ Brash Life philosophy, they are: Build, Burn, Believe and Brag.


BUILD
As far as BFC goes this is quite simple, build muscle.  By now you've probably heard that the more muscle you have the more fat you'll burn.  If you haven't, you have now.  Muscle is active tissue, meaning it is constantly working  and renewing itself therefore requiring energy (calories).  The more muscle you carry the more efficient you become at burning fat.  Even at rest you will melt fat away.  Weight training is a vital component to building muscle, thus burning unwanted fat.
Build, in terms of the Brash Life is slightly different.  We're talking building confidence.  Many people start off an exercise program because of a low self image [that's why I did!].  Weightlifting not only helped change my body, but it changed my life.  As you progress in your program and your goals change, as you watch your body adapt, get stronger, leaner, more badass, sexy, you cannot help but feel better and confident.  

About BRASH

ARE YOU BRASH?

brash | braSH

I.  One who lives according to their values and passions.
II. A person who exudes confidence; knows what’s important to them and tries like hell to live a fun, fulfilled, meaningful life.
III. Is engaged.  Constantly learning, evolving and improving.
IV. A person actively seeking an athletic, well-conditioned body, and a more holistic lifestyle.

What Is Brash Fitness? 

Brash Fitness is a dynamic strength and conditioning program. We have designed our program to be a diverse and inclusive system incorporating many different training methods and modalities including but not limited to; weightlifting, body weight exercises, kettle bell training, climbing, throwing, Olympic lifting, sprinting, plyometrics and agility drills. By using constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity, we can improve the physical fitness, in everyone from elite athletes to sedentary office workers. We focus on functional movements and specific sports conditioning in our programming because it challenges the body’s hard drive [muscles, heart, lungs] and software [brain and nervous system].

What makes Brash Fitness different from other exercise programs?

What makes Brash Fitness so different from any other exercise program is our programming. We combine functional strength training with kettle bell training, calisthenics, plyometric, agility drills and traditional form of cardio. By incorporating exercises and drills from all these different modalities we are able to create a dynamic fitness experience.

At Brash Fitness you are coached through your fitness journey. Proper instruction plus proper execution equals optimal results. We don’t fill classes up just to maximize the bottom dollar, resulting in a poor experience for our athletes. Smaller class sizes means quality instruction and a more personal touch to your training. There are no aimless wanderers or treadmill channel surfers at Brash Fitness, be prepared for an intense guided fitness approach.

Additionally, working in a group setting with like-minded individuals creates a symbiotic effect (people responding and feeding off of each other’s drive and pushing themselves further), and you are always under the supervision of certified trainers, making sure that your form is correct during these movements.

Can any join Brash Fitness or is it for experienced athletes only?

Absolutely anyone can join Brash Fitness because we can tailor our programming to individual skill levels. That is one of the best things about our program versus big group fitness training and bootcamps.  There is no such thing as a one size fits all training approach. Everyone’s different, with different needs and skill sets, at Brash Fitness we can help you pin point what those are and adjust accordingly.  Every move is scalable and therefore every client can complete every class within their skill level while still having an intense workout experience. This is great for not only meeting their individual skill level but also for aiding in building confidence and exercise adherence.   

Many of our clients go from never having worked out to becoming avid runners and cyclists, adding additional disciplines to their training like yoga, boxing and martial arts and joining recreational sports teams.

What is the number 1 piece of advice you give to new and potential clients?

The number one piece of advice I give new and potential clients is the same advice I give all my athletes: Have a long term goal. This is how you need to think about your training. Of course, you need to have short-term goals along the way and be ready to adapt at any time. But if you train just for the sake of training you probably won’t be that much stronger or look significantly different a year or two from now. So pick a few goals, like eliminating sugar from your diet or doing 20 chin ups or losing 30 pounds or being able to hold a front plank for 3 minutes or whatever. The decision is yours but you should at least have something you are chasing to make your training more purposeful.

Goal setting is a priority at Brash Fitness.  Many new and experience trainees miss this valuable tool. The Brash Fitness program put major weight on setting goals, reaching goals and making new goals.

IV B's of the BRASH Fitness

Build - We're not just talking muscle here, we also build confidence

Burn - Torch fat, melt it away.  Release those toxins, negative energy floating around.

Believe - Believe the hype, your own hype.  DREAM BIG!

Brag - Let the world know what you've accomplished.  

The IV B's further explained [HERE]


The basic rules of the BRASH Fitness: 

*We train, we don't workout
*Do as many bodyweight exercises as possible  
*Push, pull, flip and slam heavy things  
*Perform daily mobility and flexibility work
*Avoid machines at all costs 
*Sprint, jump, crawl and climb
*Have no fear [there are no mistakes]
*Play
*Spend more time and train barefoot
*Eat clean [no processed foods]
*Drink lots of water and little anything else
*Get lots of sleep and relaxation
*Meditate
*Don't get too stressed out and take things too seriously
*Laugh and smile often
*Make plenty of time to have fun and enjoy life
*No whining 
*Take time to help others [get better]
*DREAM
*Show Off


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