 By Ryan Humphries
Co-Owner: Axistence Athletics Amid the chaos of the second decade of the 21st century, a renaissance is upon us... Several cities (and the entire state of Oregon) have recently changed the laws when it comes to how they prosecute things like mushrooms, peyote, and other psychedelics. But don’t dust off your Pink Floyd albums just yet. This post isn’t necessarily about indulging in plant medicine (although to be clear, I am not opposed to a journey into the deep...) Instead, I’d like to share why I think there’s been a resurgence of psychedelics, as well as how we may be able to tap into a very similar consciousness by making just a few tweaks to our daily lives. Ready for a little trip? Let’s roll...
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 By Ryan Humphries
Co-Founder: Axistence Athletics Some people use exercise to get off of medications, some use it to lose weight, and some do it just to make themselves feel really good...kinda like how people use cocaine. When it comes to how people live their lives, I like to take a pretty libertarian approach. That is to say, if you want to feel good from time to time, and you're not hurting yourself or anyone else, I say go for it! Here’s the thing though, if you go chasing dragons too often, you’ll find yourself in a very dark place. Tired of my vague fitness and drug references? Keep reading and it’ll all make sense 😊  By Ryan Humphries
Co-Owner: Axistence Athletics "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right" - Henry Ford If you've ever dropped the C-Word in a session with me, then you've likely heard my snarky comeback: "Not with that attitude" Yeah, its cheesy and I say it with a smile, but I want you to know that I'm 100% serious. If I catch you saying out loud that you CAN'T do something, you're already two steps closer to NOT doing that thing...  By Garrett Sylvester
Co-Owner: Axistence Athletics Ever wonder what separates someone who is next level strong who can perform feats of strength that you can only dream of? Feats of strength like a strict muscle up, a heavy clean and jerk, or even a handstand push up? Those who have a strong foundation of strength in the basics. Chasing strength in the basics will yield dividends in the long haul. Getting strong in the basics is what going to level you up in all areas of your life. Here are five reasons you want to get strong in the basics and build a strong foundation.  By Ryan Humphries
Co-Founder: Axistence Athletics If you haven't read the previous post: (Please Step Away From The Scale: How To REALLY Measure Your Progress), please do so now. *Disclaimer* Not every human needs to test themselves with every movement listed. However, excluding injuries and mobility limitations, I do beleive most adventure athletes who want to level up should indeed get curious as to where they stand with the following:  By Ryan Humphries
Co-Founder: Axistence Athletics You have goals. Maybe they include increasing your lung capacity so its easier to hike or ski at altitude, or maybe they involve getting strong enough to pull yourself up and over the side of a cliff. Maybe they have to do with losing weight, gaining muscle, or perhaps just looking better naked 😉 A wise man once said, "If yer not trackin', yer slackin". However, the problem that most people have when it comes to tracking is that they only have one tool: The scale...  By Ryan Humphries
Co-Founder: Axistence CrossFit, the exercise program made famous by people throwing up after seeing who could work out the fastest, came under fire this week. Greg Glassman, longtime CEO but apparently first time social media user, attempted to use humor (not his strong suit) in response to a tweet made by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). The IHME tweeted that “Racism is a public health issue”, to which Glassman responded, “It's FLOYD-19.” So what did he mean by that? Did he mean that racism is a serious issue, and just like COVID-19 we waited way too long to address it? Regardless of what he MIGHT have meant, that tweet created an absolute shit storm.  By Ryan Humphries
Co-Founder: Axistence, CSCS, SFG1 Kettlebells.... They're a tool that we believe should be in every Adventure Athlete's toolbox. But where should you start and what should you shoot for? Great questions :)  Step-ups. They're a thing.
And if you fancy yourself any sort of hiker, they're absolutely a great thing for you to be throwing into your training from time to time. But Coach, can't I just go for a hike?! Sure. When it's nice out, or when there's not a wreck on the interstate, or when there's not a worldwide pandemic making people stay home to save lives. Sure, you can go hike. You can also find something to step up on and keep your legs strong for when the smoke clears. So should I buy a box? Great question!  By Ryan Humphries, CSCS
Co-Founder: Axistence Fitness: The condition of being physically fit and healthy. Everyone likes to think they have the best system when it comes to the fitness. The truth is that everything works, nothing works forever, and there's aways room to improve. Anyone who tells you that their fitness is the best, is either naive, new to the industry, or they're trying to sell you something. But everyone wants the best right? We think so. And everyone deserves to know what works best for them. That takes experimentation. With the Axistence Method, we haven't tried to re-invent the wheel when it comes to fitness. What we have done is combine what works from every successful fitness system out there and design that program around the purpose of living an active existence. We also trim off what we think doesn't serve that purpose. If indeed, you are going to do the fitness. That is to say, if you are committed to spending time out of your day to enhance your physical capabilities, we ask that you don't fall for the charlatans, the gimmicks, the "deep burn" or the “theories” out there... You won't get your time back. Spend it wisely. |
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