Comments on: I am an a^%hole http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/ Primal Man living in a Modern World Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:28:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: TrailGrrl http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4654 TrailGrrl Sat, 02 May 2009 15:23:04 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4654 I still go to see the workout facilities whenever I travel, but I've noticed I'm a lot less obsessive about it. I used to be bummed because the facilities usually suck, but now that I'm primalled up I know all that crap isn't necessary for me to stay fit. It's like regular gyms don't impress me anymore. I like the climbing wall idea... sort of an indoor obstacle course would be cool. As I've gotten older my balance isn't what it used to be. My goal is to be fit to respond to emergencies as well as to enjoy activities, so something where you could do those sorts of tasks... you may have to climb up ladders or bend a lot or lift or drag a person. Carry equipment one-handed. Lift something off of a person. That sort of thing. Not sure what that would be exactly but I like the ropes and netting idea. TrailGrrl I still go to see the workout facilities whenever I travel, but I’ve noticed I’m a lot less obsessive about it. I used to be bummed because the facilities usually suck, but now that I’m primalled up I know all that crap isn’t necessary for me to stay fit.

It’s like regular gyms don’t impress me anymore. I like the climbing wall idea… sort of an indoor obstacle course would be cool. As I’ve gotten older my balance isn’t what it used to be. My goal is to be fit to respond to emergencies as well as to enjoy activities, so something where you could do those sorts of tasks… you may have to climb up ladders or bend a lot or lift or drag a person. Carry equipment one-handed. Lift something off of a person. That sort of thing. Not sure what that would be exactly but I like the ropes and netting idea.

TrailGrrl

]]> By: Chris - fitnessfail.com http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4393 Chris - fitnessfail.com Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:44:06 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4393 You might want to do some reading on the Crossfit message boards and on their affiliate boards. They have a section aimed at affiliates/gym owners there. While I realize you're not interested in going strictly Crossfit, there's a lot of useful information there that is relevant to anyone starting a small gym. CF affiliates are popping up like weeds, and with a little research you can see which ones are successful and which aren't, then try and figure out why. You might want to do some reading on the Crossfit message boards and on their affiliate boards. They have a section aimed at affiliates/gym owners there. While I realize you’re not interested in going strictly Crossfit, there’s a lot of useful information there that is relevant to anyone starting a small gym. CF affiliates are popping up like weeds, and with a little research you can see which ones are successful and which aren’t, then try and figure out why.

]]> By: gcb http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4384 gcb Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:38:37 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4384 I was thinking about something "sort of" related to that last week... Two of the hardest things about starting a paleo lifestyle, for most people are (1) getting the information that's out there (if you don't know where to look) and (2) getting through the first three days, beating the sugar cravings, etc. Combine those two things into a three-day-weekend "caveman camp" with fitness and nutrition classes and catered with meals that show off the best caveman cuisine. Anyway, just a thought I had last week. I was thinking about something “sort of” related to that last week… Two of the hardest things about starting a paleo lifestyle, for most people are (1) getting the information that’s out there (if you don’t know where to look) and (2) getting through the first three days, beating the sugar cravings, etc. Combine those two things into a three-day-weekend “caveman camp” with fitness and nutrition classes and catered with meals that show off the best caveman cuisine.

Anyway, just a thought I had last week.

]]> By: Son of Grok http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4330 Son of Grok Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:01:11 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4330 MI09, Mine is called "The Spartan Academy". ;-) Matthew, Shedding the guaranteed paycheck is a hard step to take. I am not quite sure I am there yet. I am also not quite sure a gym would break even here. Maybe if I was in a bigger, more dense city. Not quite sure here though. Joe, My plan for a gym includes many climbing activities.... a rope, a net and maybe even a wall. Tim, I must admit... if I do get up the guts to do this (which my guts are losing the battle right now), I will certainly consider you part of my inspiration. emergefit, I do know your thoughts. I am just too chicken sometimes i think ;-) Chris, Any advice you can offer would be appreciated! Camille, I have had so much training on time management that it is rediculous. I am good at it to though. THe problem is no matter how good, efficient and effective I get, that is an open invittion to my employer to give me more lol. MI09, All the luck! Keep me updated! MI09,
Mine is called “The Spartan Academy”. ;-)

Matthew,
Shedding the guaranteed paycheck is a hard step to take. I am not quite sure I am there yet. I am also not quite sure a gym would break even here. Maybe if I was in a bigger, more dense city. Not quite sure here though.

Joe,
My plan for a gym includes many climbing activities…. a rope, a net and maybe even a wall.

Tim,
I must admit… if I do get up the guts to do this (which my guts are losing the battle right now), I will certainly consider you part of my inspiration.

emergefit,
I do know your thoughts. I am just too chicken sometimes i think ;-)

Chris,
Any advice you can offer would be appreciated!

Camille,
I have had so much training on time management that it is rediculous. I am good at it to though. THe problem is no matter how good, efficient and effective I get, that is an open invittion to my employer to give me more lol.

MI09,
All the luck! Keep me updated!

]]> By: MI09 http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4316 MI09 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:03:28 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4316 My deadline is first of may, 2011. Wish me luck My deadline is first of may, 2011. Wish me luck

]]> By: Camille http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4307 Camille Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:27:59 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4307 I can highly recommend The Four Hour Work Week as a book with TONS of time saving tips. I listened to it on audio book while I did work around the house. Ironically, it urns out one of his tips is to NOT multitask! :) I can highly recommend The Four Hour Work Week as a book with TONS of time saving tips. I listened to it on audio book while I did work around the house. Ironically, it urns out one of his tips is to NOT multitask! :)

]]> By: Chris http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4292 Chris Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:31:38 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4292 go for it. It will be hard work, amazingly stressful and the most enjoyable thing you'll ever do. Nothing beats walking away from "The Man" Nothing ventured, Nothing gained. Besides we didnt get to be here without Grok going out on a limb now and then and taking a risk! ps I run my own business and its the best thing I ever did work wise go for it. It will be hard work, amazingly stressful and the most enjoyable thing you’ll ever do. Nothing beats walking away from “The Man”

Nothing ventured, Nothing gained.

Besides we didnt get to be here without Grok going out on a limb now and then and taking a risk!

ps I run my own business and its the best thing I ever did work wise

]]> By: emergefit http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4281 emergefit Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:56:53 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4281 You already know my thoughts........ Welcome home SoG! You already know my thoughts…….. Welcome home SoG!

]]> By: Tim http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4280 Tim Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:55:10 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4280 Pemmican, too! Of course jerky is great. But add pemmican to the mix. Just powder/grind up your best jerky, then pour on the rendered tallow, mix stir thoroughly and let it set up. I suppose I never had a true "daily grind", did some sales jobs, collections, worked for others.... but I've had my own gig (bicycle retail and service, small shop) for a decade now, and it works out pretty fine. Money isn't huge, but I get perks like closing the shop on powder days at the local ski hill. I get to bring my dog to work. I can have a beer with lunch (well, beers are rare lately, grainy carbonated drinks, not too Grok-ish) when I feel like it. I'd certainly dig a "crossfit" style gym next door, or in the same building some how as my bike shop. Pemmican, too! Of course jerky is great. But add pemmican to the mix. Just powder/grind up your best jerky, then pour on the rendered tallow, mix stir thoroughly and let it set up.

I suppose I never had a true “daily grind”, did some sales jobs, collections, worked for others…. but I’ve had my own gig (bicycle retail and service, small shop) for a decade now, and it works out pretty fine. Money isn’t huge, but I get perks like closing the shop on powder days at the local ski hill. I get to bring my dog to work. I can have a beer with lunch (well, beers are rare lately, grainy carbonated drinks, not too Grok-ish) when I feel like it.

I’d certainly dig a “crossfit” style gym next door, or in the same building some how as my bike shop.

]]> By: Joe Bernard http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/04/i-am-an-ahole/comment-page-1/#comment-4276 Joe Bernard Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:32:56 +0000 http://www.sonofgrok.com/?p=1042#comment-4276 Any place can use another crossfit-style gym (well, except maybe California lol). I loved working out with other crossfitters at the level 1 cert I went to, nothing beats the friendly competition and it pushes you to another level. I think it would be great if you had a rock climbing wall in it or on the outside, since: 1. you like to rock climb (and who doesn't) 2. it would make your gym not only 100% SoG, but unique. Good luck with work! Any place can use another crossfit-style gym (well, except maybe California lol). I loved working out with other crossfitters at the level 1 cert I went to, nothing beats the friendly competition and it pushes you to another level. I think it would be great if you had a rock climbing wall in it or on the outside, since: 1. you like to rock climb (and who doesn’t) 2. it would make your gym not only 100% SoG, but unique. Good luck with work!

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