A Sorry, Sledge, & Snatch

Sorry About That

I wanted to start off by saying, "Sorry". My intention was to give you a workout everyday for the next 7 days. However, yesterday Squad 33 was quite busy and I did not find (ok make) time to get a workout in. Truthfully, I could have found 10-20 minutes to get it in, I just was too lazy...sorry about that.

Sledgehammer and Snatches

Today's workout consisted of only 2 exercises: sledgehammer hits and dumbbell snatches

10 Rounds

10 Tire hits right
10 Tire hits left
5 DB Snatches right
5 DB Snatches left

Rested about 30 seconds to 1 minute b/t rounds.

Lessons Learned

Today's workout had to be done in the backyard because hitting a tire can be rather loud. This is a problem when your kid's room shares a wall with the garage and it's time for their nap. As I pushed through this conditioning circuit, it caused me to learn some valuable lessons. Let me explain.

One of the biggest issues I suffer from is ingratitude. Ingratitude is defined as being ungrateful or unthankful. I take things for granted from family to job, from freedom to my health. When I was in the backyard going through today's workout, I had to really use some mental toughness to get through this grueling circuit, especially in the scorching heat. While going through it, I became uncommonly grateful for some of the little things I often overlook. These included: a breeze during the 4th round, a cloud that blocked the sun temporarily (emphasis on temporarily), and a wife who brought me a cold water.

As parents and spouses, we must lead from the front and show our families the importance of an attitude of gratitude. This virtue will always be a wonderful asset in our lives. Here is the kicker: I would never have been reminded of this if I would have not taken the time to go and actually do the workout. We can read about it, watch it on TV, or talk about it...but life, fitness, health, etc, must be lived out with action.