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

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Stoic, Training Update, and The Wild Book Club

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

100th Episode - Training Update, Fatigue Resistance, Carnivore Eating, Alaskan monkiis, and The American Perimeter Trail

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  

Training Seasons and Crazy Horse

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

What is Your Plan? (Quicky Episode)

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

Where Else Can You Be Consistent? (Quicky Episode)

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

Stop Wasting Time - Approaching Tech with Intention

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

Heal Your Body and Build Bulletproof Joints

Hey monkiis, This episode is my (monkii Dan's) reflection on the mass shooting that occurred here in Boulder, CO.

Reflecting on 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

First Principles of Health and Wellness (Quicky Episode)

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

3 Approaches to Microworkouts (Quicky Episode)

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

Brad Kearns - Two Meals a Day Book

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

Microworkouts monkii-Style (Quicky Episode)

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

Training Update - February 23rd, 2021

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

Learning from monkiis - How Julie and Brice Arnot Lost 30 pounds and Changed Their Lives

Hey monkiis, I am psyched to welcome 3x world-first record holder and all-around Wildman Ash Dykes (@ash_dykes) to the show. Ash is a Welsch adventurer and explorer who has 3 world-first records. These include trekking across Mongolia and Madagascar, each of which he did before the age of 25. In August 2019, he achieved his third official record, becoming the first person to walk along the full 4,000-mile (6,437km) course of the Yangtze, the longest river in Asia. What blew my mind was that even before these record-setting expeditions, he was out there being Wild like it was his job. Check out what else he's done below. Cycling Cambodia & Vietnam (1130 miles) in 15 days on £10 bikes. Trekking the Himalayas in North India. Cycling a part of Australia (700 miles) in 13 days. Learned how to survive in the jungle with a Burmese Hill Tribe. Cycled the length of Britain (985 miles) in 7days for charity. Walked 200 miles across Wales in the dead of winter. Trekked alone through the Alps during winter just missing a landslide. Worked as a scuba diving instructor for two years in Thailand. Competed against the locals in the martial art of Muay Thai. I first heard Ash on Joe Rogan's podcast and he just oozed this enthusiasm for adventure and has lived almost half his life in what we in monkii culture would call Misogi - he is constantly expanding his imagination and testing himself to see what is possible. For all his accomplishments he remains grounded, he remains humble, and when hearing him speak you understand that for him it is all about the journey. I also really respect how he is giving back to some of the communities he has visited. He is an Ambassador of Malaria No More UK, an organization working to eradicate malaria within our lifetime. Spoiler alert, but Ash did contract malaria himself and I can see why he has a special interest in helping fight the disease. Ash has written a book called Mission Possible and there is a documentary that follows his expedition trekking across Mongolia and another one on the way that captures his epic adventure along the Yangtze. Show notes: You can find Ash on his website, www.Ashdykes.com. Ash is on Instagram @ash_dykes. He has a rad YouTube channel. Yangtze River Expedition documentary trailer. Check on Ash on the Joe Rogan Experience. I had a wild time talking with Ash and I’m stoked to follow the journey ahead.  If you have questions, please send a note to Elders@monkii.co or send us a DM to @monkii.co on Instagram we can get more monkii Q&A sessions 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

Ash Dykes - Setting World Records, Training for Adventure, and Living Wild.

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