March 11th, 2021 By Big Tuna

8 Pax came out for today’s edition of Mint Hill Broga McStretchy Pants and were treated with a Big Tuna led smorgasbord of activities including dynamic stretching, flow and core work. Preblast was sent and recommended proper footwear to be worn as there would be a bit more movement than typical Thursdays. Pax arrived, dropped their mats off and we prepared to get stretched, flowed and cored!

Warm-up: Dynamic Stretches

We started with ~ 15 minutes of dynamic stretches going from 1 end of the gym to the other and back. Stretches included (but not limited to):

• Lunge and twist (2x)
• Over the Gate (2x)
• Butt Kickers
• Toy Soldiers
• Wind Mills
• Arm Circles
• etc. etc.

Thang – Part 1 – Flow:

We did a flow series including various Warrior poses, up and down dogs (and were walked and flipped – but no dogs were adversely affected today)!

Movements included (but not limited to) – table tops that were done, needles that were thread, we stretched our lower backs and glutes in multiple ways! Etc. etc.

Thang – Part 2 – Core:

We did regular planks, low planks, shoulder taps, plank jacks, etc. until 6:15 AM.

COT:

Namearama, announcements, special requests and closing prayer:

• We continued to pray for George (Othello’s Father in Law) recovery from his fall and Blue Crush’s co-worker who is recovering from COVID.
• Tough Skins announced that next Thursday will be a special Broga and Bacon Day! Our gracious hosts at the Arlington Baptist Church will be serving breakfast after the normal broga session! We are fortunate to have this awesome facility to use in the winter months and appreciate their hospitably!

Moleskine:

• Thanks for coming out this morning – I always enjoy a good active recovery day.
• Always a privilege and honor to lead these HIM’s at Mint Hill!
• I’m very grateful and blessed to be part of the F3 nation. It provides the stability, consistency, organization, discipline and brotherhood that I need in my life!

Favorite Quotes:

• “Nobody cares what you did yesterday. What have you done today to better yourself?”
• “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.”
• “We’re either getting better or we’re getting worse.”
• David Goggins

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”– Mark Twain

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.”– John F. Kennedy

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.”– Steve Jobs

 

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