Live Wild or Die. Presented by monkii.

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, 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 conversation going. Thanks for tuning in and if you are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 throughout the day doing chores and yard work and shopping? Or a mix of everything? ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 build strength. How we design the wild gym training. ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 contributes to their health? What would you say to someone that is just starting their fitness journey? Any tips/tricks for training in hot weather? What about sun protection? Go to coffee for summertime? 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 - Managing Stress New York Times Stress Article Mayo Clinic Stress Article Healthline Essential Hypertension Hopkins Medicine Atherosclerosis Yale Medicine on Stress 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 a chart comparing the "Standard" vs "Wild" lifestyles. My #1 question is: why do we need a Neuroscientist to prescribe a lifestyle that would probably be obvious to our grandparents? This is the question that continues to haunt me. 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 life. Interestingly - as you get healthier there will come a point where to get even healthier it will take massive effort to continue to improve your health. At this point, the focus can start to shift towards maintenance.  In this episode: The gold standard of any practice is repeatability. Why unprocessed foods can help a ton to reduce caloric load. Thinking about nutrition and diets as a practice. ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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." Have you tried this approach and does it work for you? Do you need a plan going into your workout or do you feel your way through it? We often talk about "listening to your body", but knowing that we often aren't honest with ourselves, does this result in gaps in our health/fitness? When you are out in places like airports, waiting at appointments etc, do you notice things about people and their health patterns? Have you noticed that anything has changed in the last 5-10 years? Do you talk to your kids about fitness and nutrition, or do you mostly set an example? 5. What food do you think is the most underrated in terms of how much you get for your money? ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 during our discussion - keep em' coming. In this episode: Are stretching and mobility work the same thing?  Why do you think avoiding your phone/device in the morning makes such a big difference?  We talk often about movement and exercise, and the differences between them. It seems like walking, and its sibling, rucking, can offer the perfect balance of both. Is that accurate? How much could we accomplish for our health goals if we just did those 2 things?  What do you think is the biggest factor that keeps people from spending more time outdoors?  When I was a kid, fitness standards were a part of our physical education curriculum. Do you think adults should be aiming for certain fitness goals? What would they look like?  If you were going to "prescribe" 3 stretches and 3 exercises to do daily because they make the biggest difference, what would they be? ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 truly is the most basic elements that provide the biggest levers to pull in regards to our health. We continue to LIVE the live comments from the LoW during our discussion - keep em' coming. In this episode: How do you measure health? What are your top 3 metrics for measuring health? Shouldn't health be the default state? In the wild - most animals are healthy by default?  What are the top 3 obstacles to health you see for yourself and for others? What is your reaction to the idea of 'prescribing' exercise? Shouldn't it be obvious? Best piece of health advice you've received? Worst health advice? ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 and respect Kelly's no B.S. approach to health and fitness. We also love the live comments from the LoW during our discussion - keep em' coming. In this episode: When did health/fitness become something you had to consciously think about and plan? How much of our modern ailments would be solved by spending more time outside? Why do we have to do so much to counteract the human zoo we've created? Why do we need books, app, websites, coaches, etc to tell us to do things that would be more or less 'natural' if we didn't live in a man-made environment? How to reconcile the benefits of modernity with living in a way that doesn't require special programs to fix all the consequences of desk work. What single health/fitness practice has had the biggest impact in the past year? How does the idea that going outside is a somewhat profound solution to many modern ailments strike you? Can it really be that simple? ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 dramatic impact on your mental health and ultimately - life satisfaction. Thank you, Erl! In this episode: Why solving for increased productivity will never work. Why the future will never arrive and how accepting our finitude is key to actually enjoying life. What is actually in our control. The problem of choice and why having too many options can lead to anxiety and dissatisfaction. ...and much more! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. Much love! -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com  

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, Rucking, Running, and good old fashioned static-stretching.  Some days I'll "workout" for 2+ hours and other days I'll be at 30-40 minutes. What's important to recognize is that I do something everyday - every rep counts. I also dive into a more nuanced protocol known as "Interval Weight Training". I've been getting into these workouts the past few weeks and they are no joke. They're not something you'd necessarily do year-round, but can be used in 4-6 weeks blocks if you want to crank up the intensity. I encourage you to try the concept out for yourself. It's good to be back on the mic! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 Facebook Group 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 finisher where I did 3 sets of 8 Curls with a rock (tempo 31x1) immediately followed by 5 heavy single-arm curls (each arm) with my backpack. It was legit! As mentioned in the episode, you don't need to hike up a mountain to do this workout. Load up a backpack and head out into your neighborhood or local park with pocket monkii, MB2, OG monkii bars, or whatever else you have. It's easy to quickly set up, bust out a set of Rows and Curls, then continue on your way. You'd be amazed at how much volume you can do without breaking yourself down following this Microworkout protocol.  Try it out and let me know how it goes! 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.wildgym.com

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 you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 environmental conditioning through the medium of cold showers. Let's keep the conversation going. 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 complete before adding the next, but it certainly would not be a bad goal to aim for. You can use this template to think about where you could improve in your own practice - I hope it's useful. How does what you're doing mesh with the pyramid? Let me know! 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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. It's a binary. A 0 to 1 phenomenon.  I went about the rest of my day thinking of all the other 'first things' I could do. What are your thoughts? What are the 'first things' you can do? 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 21st, 2022. The weekend of June 17th-June 19th are the 'Misogi Days' - several challenges of exceptional wildness. On June 21st, we will conclude with one final Challenge to reveal previously unknown levels of wildness. The Challenge is FREE!  What is the actual Challenge? For 21 Days, you will commit to working out - outside. Each week will have a "Weekly Challenge" in addition to your outdoor workout commitment. The Misogi Days and final Wild Day Challenge details will be released when the time is right. Keep a watchful eye out for more details and how-to register. And remember - the Wild Day Challenge is FREE! We'll see you out there, -Wildman Dan 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. www.monkii.co

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. Listening to Nims share his journey made me reflect. Yes - he did something incredible that was thought to be impossible. But haven't we all done things we thought were impossible? To me - the difference is in the magnitude versus the absolute difficulty. If we took the time to really think about times we had to push beyond what we thought was possible, no matter how small or trivial it might seem, we are capable of much much more. It's more about how hard something was for you as the individual instead of trying to quantify difficulty on an absolute level. 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 the absolute minimum. 30 minutes is ideal. More outside time is always better. How did you like the All-Wild episode concept? The sound can definitely be improved and if anyone has a headset microphone they recommend please let me know. 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 at the bottom of the exercise. Third Number (1): This is the length of the concentric (muscle shortening) portion of the exercise. Fourth number: (1) How long to pause at the top of the exercise. Why include Tempo Training? Improve movement quality. Reduce the likelihood of injury. Improve connective tissue health. Increase strength. Example workout: 2-3 sets Pushups @ Tempo 3111 8-12 reps. Rest 60-90 seconds. Should we include Tempo Training in future programs? 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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. Specifically, I've been keeping notes on my phone where I'll just write a sentence or two from a podcast that I know will be valuable in the future. In Kim's email last week, she did a FANTASTIC job outlining how she really took the time to go deep into a book and then apply the lessons into her life. She didn't just read the book and go "That's interesting. Okay, what's next?". She took the time and put in a serious writing effort to distill some of her own source code. I'm super inspired by hearing about her process and we hope to share more with the League. 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 my performance. ...and more. 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 next thing I know we are evacuating from our home as a wall of fire pushed by 80+mph winds drove it straight through the middle of of town. It was a surreal experience and I'm still processing the event. We are currently displaced from our home due to smoke damage. In addition, our neighborhood is essentially a hazmat zone from all the burned homes. It's not an optimal place for wildness. On the bright side, the fire has brought the community together like nothing I've seen before. The generosity and selflessness that I've witnessed has been a powerful reminder of how much humans depend on each other. It's also made me extremely empathetic to those that have gone through, as well as those that will go through something like this in the future. It's 100% the case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time - no one did anything wrong and there is no fault. The fire just happened and its consequences must be dealt with.  Thank you to all the members of the League of Wildness who sent words of encouragement as well as care packages. I cannot thank you enough and I'm eternally grateful. It makes me much more confident in the journey ahead having such a wild crew at my back. Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to dan@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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 featuring Alex from episode #103. It's a rad video that shares his story and transformation. But apparently, Facebook thinks that the story of a dude working his ass off for over a year and changing his life is not appropriate advertising material... You can see this video here. 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the show and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 forward. He has shared all his learnings from the past 8 years to set us up for success and continues to help us out when we need his expertise. Kim and I are stoked for the journey ahead and although we miss David wildly - we're excited to lead the next generation of wildness. 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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 know! If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 and his energy, enthusiasm, and stoke is palpable. Alex is also a quote machine and his story has broad applications beyond weight loss. I appreciate him taking the time to come on the show and a follow-up episode is well in order. Here we go. Alter Titan App If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co  

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 supplement and complement the outdoor pursuits I'm getting into. I've lowered volume but kept intensity relatively high. I've also started some climbing-specific finger strength training done in a sort of grease-the-groove style. It seems to be working pretty well thus far. Book club: Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life If you have questions, comments, or a potential guest suggestion please send a note to info@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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there, -Wildman Dan www.monkii.co

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 appreciate the comments and emails you guys send my way as well as all the rad ideas you share with me. Thank you. It's all a journey and I appreciate having you along for the ride. Let's keep getting wilder.  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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 us a DM to @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co  

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 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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 thinking about it in the wrong way. There are certainly aspects of tech that are evil - literally and figuratively, but there is also unlimited potential and you now have access to essentially all of human knowledge in a device that fits into your pocket.  Here's my thought experiment: how much better can you make your life and how much time can you stop wasting by creating a habit of using technology with intention. You are no longer allowed to use Instagram, Facebook, Strava, YouTube, or the internet in general for mindless entertainment. Instead, before opening an app or search engine, you must have a specific purpose for doing so, and that purpose must be related to doing or learning something useful. monkii 360 Tactical System Alastair Humprey's Website I hope that you find this episode useful. 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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 @monkii.co 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-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 focused training. The 4 first-principles I've distilled out include the following: Sleep Stress Management Nutrition Non-exercise activity If you can be killing it with these principles you are going to absorb and benefit so much more from whatever training modality you so choose. I think you will also realize how much better you perform and how much better you feel when you have your 'house in order'. What do you think of the pyramid? As I mention in the intro, check out the Barefoot training System for monkii 360. 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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 that are less than the standard 1-hour gym workout. I wouldn't put a hard upper or lower limit, but I'd say somewhere around 20-minutes max, but ideally something closer to 'a few minutes'. This type of sesh would fall under the header of 'training' - exposing the body to a minimum effective dose that crosses the threshold of adaption eliciting the anti-fragile, super-compensation effect. 2) Take the volume of a 1-hour workout and spread it over multiple sessions throughout the day to accumulate the same (or potentially more) volume than you would in a typical 1-hour workout. However since it is spread throughout the day you accomplish the work in a 'non-exhaustive way'. 3) Microworkouts as a way to incorporate more total movement throughout the day. This is more about interrupting long periods of inactivity versus making gains. You can essentially do anything that isn't just sitting or standing there. I'd argue you'd still be making 'gains' simply by moving more - regardless of whether it is a workout or something more along the lines of non-exercise activity. 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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 #monkiiMindset and I think there is a lot to learn from these guys.  Brad is also the host of the B.RAD podcast which I am a frequent listener of, in addition to being a recent guest on the show. He covers all sorts of topics I think you monkiis would appreciate and his guest lineup is legit. I also need to give a shoutout to Brad's Macadamia Masterpiece: Mind-Blowing Nut Butter Blend. He was kind enough to send me a few jars and this stuff is THE BOMB. No B.S. ingredients and it's straight-up delicious. From Brad's official bio: Brad Kearns, 55, is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record setting professional Speedgolfer, #3 world-ranked Masters age 55-59 track&field high jumper, and former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete. He has written twenty books on diet, health, peak performance, and ancestral living, and is a popular speaker, retreat host, and face of the Primal Blueprint online multimedia educational courses. In 2017, The Keto Reset Diet became a New York Times bestseller, and briefly ranked as the #1 overall bestselling book on amazon.com. You can check out Brad's website for all kinds of solid info: www.BradKearns.com. Thanks again for coming on the show Wildman Brad! 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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 Microworkouts. I also touch on a more nuanced look at Microworkouts themselves. You can utilize this strategy for both training/performance as well as to simply increase your non-exercise activity. I think it is essential to identify what you are trying to achieve with any movement practice you chose so that you continue to make forward progress. It's all about getting the most from your time and ultimately, enjoying life. How do you use your monkii gear for Microworkouts? 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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

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 developed around the 'why' for his training. monkii Craig's Training hierarchy: 1. Joy (peace, contentment, equanimity, life balance/satisfaction) 2. Healthspan (time on this planet free from disability) 3. Lifespan (total time alive) 4. GPP (be reasonably good at any physical task life throws at me) 5. Vanity (esthetics, body comp, LGN, etc.)   Thanks, monkii Craig!   Overall, I was pretty psyched about my training program for the past 5-weeks. There are definitely some tweaks to be made, but overall I feel like I'm making progress. I'd like to try and really make Microworkouts a priority and sprinkle in focused training sessions on top of these.   Here is a link to the episode I did about building this training plan back in January 2021.   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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co

Hey monkiis, In this episode, I'd like to welcome the Colorado monkiis Julie and Brice Arnot. Julie was kind enough to send a note on December 8, 2020 that really helped me to reorient myself and remember the 'why' behind monkii. She wrote, "Since May we have both lost about 30lbs. With monkii, yoga, boxing, running, walking and playing sports. We love having something at home to do our workouts! Thanks again for your great workouts and equipment. My hubby lost 30lbs and I have lost 38lbs and we're still going strong. Just wanted to thank you for helping us start our lifelong journey to health." What struck me about Julie's note was that they were not just doing some crash diet or chasing the latest fad, but instead were making a conscious effort to change their lives and adopt a totally different lifestyle. It also wasn't just about losing the weight, but instead, they were focused on becoming healthier, fitter, and I would also add wilder. I really enjoyed talking with them and getting to know them and I believe that there is a ton to learn from their journey. Maybe you take some ideas as use them as your own. Or, maybe you have a friend that needs some simple steps to just get started. 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 are enjoying the episodes we would be eternally grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. It helps to grow the monkii family and spread the good word of the Wild. Thank you. See you out there and monkii on, -monkii Dan www.monkii.co