2909: Yardwork Workouts, Prisoner Workout and Other Non Traditional Exercises by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

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Episode 2909:

Swing an axe, haul heavy loads, or power through burpees, Leo Babauta redefines fitness with creative, functional workouts that ditch the gym. Whether it's yardwork that builds real-world strength, prisoner-style bodyweight routines, or unconventional tools like kettlebells and sandbags, these minimalist workouts prove you don’t need fancy equipment to stay fit. If your routine feels stale, this fresh take on movement will inspire you to turn everyday tasks into powerful training sessions.

Quotes to ponder:

"Axe to chop wood or a sledgehammer to drive in stakes or crush things or a brush-cutter to, well, cut down brush. This is a great workout because you’re swinging something heavy and using your entire body to do it."

"The benefits of functional training is that not only do you get stronger, but you do so in a way that will be useful in other life activities, such as work or sports."

"Burpees. Do 20, rest, then do 19, rest, then do 18, rest, and so on, all the way down to 1 burpee. This alone is super tough."

Episode references:

CrossFit Workouts of the Day: https://www.crossfit.com/workout

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