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The Plank Project: A Greater Purpose to Your C.O.R.E
As a trainer and strength coach, I have seen, experienced, and even been guilty of planking without intention. Does a 10-minute or even a 4-hour plank hold value? Absolutely, as I don’t have the physical or mental capacity to endure such a feat. There is not a necessarily a right or wrong way to plank.…
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Beyond Fitness: The Heart of The Open and Soul of The Method
Over the past 25 years, CrossFit has become the psychedelic gateway substance our society needs. It has awakened countless individuals who yearn for an opportunity to reconnect with the best versions of themselves. While I’ve highlighted the small percentage of individuals who participate in the Open, millions more continue to #JustShowUp at a CrossFit affiliate…
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Decoding the Matrix: The Illusion, The Awakening, and The Choice
Begin with asking the larger questions in life, so that you can make a choice to find the truth for yourself. Eventually, you will notice that your purpose is to work through the distractions, or Agent Smiths, that take you out of the present moment of why YOU are #HERE. So embrace the fractals, relish…
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Gita Growth Vol 1: What is Yoga?
Yoga is a way of BEing. It’s the realization that we are more than matter. We are eternal energy, designed to serve ourselves, others, and all life. This is the essence of the Bhagavad Gita: pure understanding of our human duties without corruption or fluff.
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Shaman Short Stories: D.A.R.E to be Different
Now that you have these tools of awareness, I D.A.R.E you to go against the grain, and see what unfolds for you. Manifesting your 2025 starts by going inward, so you project the best version of yourself outward!
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Lessons Learned Running a Marathon by Joe Yamulla
Coach Joe shares his running journey and some lessons learned after running the Philadelphia Marathon.
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Shaman Short Stories: The Truth of Time
Daily I find myself racing against the buzzer of the CrossFit clock, only to honor the method of “work capacity across broad TIME and modal domains”. In the world of CrossFit, one would say that the standard of measuring time is how we achieve observable and repeatable data. Often, I question this notion of limiting…
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Manifesting Your Reality Through CrossFit
What does it mean to manifest something? This query is upon reflection of a trendy buzzword that circulates many communities. Manifesting is a concept that holds more questions than answers. You may discover the term within the worlds of entrepreneurialism, spirituality, health, happiness, and performance. Yet, I still see the polarities within these worlds that…
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Finding Light through CrossFit’s Darkest Moment
How often do we catastrophize situations out of anxiety or even sarcasm? We would never truly think that these thoughts would come into fruition. If ever to manifest into reality, our deepest fears and reactions would immerse within the unfathomable. August 8th, 2024 (8/8/2024), was forecasted as a day of enlightenment for many individuals on…
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Shaman Short Stories: The Frequency of L.O.V.E
This Summer I was called to start a new non-negotiable at CrossFit MFP, which is the gratitude cooldown. At the end of our spicy Friday class workouts, I take the time to gather my class into a circle to stretch and share. The goal is quite simple, to hold a supportive space for members to…
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Meet Parke from MNDMTR Wellness!
Forward by Coach Marco Let’s start with a quick Shaman’s #GiftForGrowth. In reference to the “Five A Formula”, the fourth A describes how we begin to Attract equivalent energies into our life. This is all dependent upon our current frequency and vibration. In simplest terms, if you want to bring about positive circumstances, people and…
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Shaman Short Stories: The Non-Negotiable A.T.H.L.E.T.E
Lately on the #JustShowUp podcast, I have been passionate about recent synchronicities that motivated me to discuss how habits are developed. The habits we inherit are sometimes wonderful, good, bad, or even ugly. The interesting concept with habits is how they can become integrated within our nervous systems and subconscious minds, which is a vast…
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Shaman Short Stories: F.I.N.D your Allies
One of my favorite sayings that I frequently express (especially during CrossFit MFP Partner Workouts), is “Communication Rocks the Nation”. Although many of my mottos are organically created from my quirky thoughts, this expression has an origin circa the years of 2006-2011. During my early adolescent years, one of my favorite T-Shirts was depicted by…
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Shaman Short Stories: Along Came a Spider
My intuition always pulls me to make sure you are working on the Accountability of our Five A Formula. I figured to keep you intrigued, I would like to share a story about an unexpected friend that I connected with last month. During one of my transpersonal breathwork journeys in May, I had a sense that I needed…
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Shaman Short Stories: Surfing 101
I get It, lifestyle can sometime cause delays in our journeys of self discovery. But actually, that is the point! The end goal with developing your inner world is to be able to express a more enlightened way of BEing towards your outer world. All I do is show you how to #JustShowUp, to become more holistically…
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Shaman Short Stories: The 5A Formula
When you take the action to read my content, always remember that your progress is my purpose. Part of my purpose is to guide you towards a path that allows you to serve self, others, and all life in a more meaningful way. It goes a little something like this: #FlashBack to almost a month…
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Introducing the Mindful Mobility Class at CrossFit MFP by Joe Yamulla
Learn about the Mindful Mobility class at CrossFit MFP! Class starts June 27th and is every Thursday at 7:30AM and 5PM.
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The Truth to Cold Exposure: An Awakening of Consciousness
Welcome to the Ice Age It’s fascinating how trends in health and wellness often resurface, sometimes with new packaging or marketing, but often rooted in ancient practices or wisdom. Cold exposure has indeed been advocated for centuries in various forms, from traditional practices in certain cultures to modern interpretations like the Wim Hof Method. Wim…
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MFP FUNctional Fitness: Differing by Degree Not Kind by Joe Yamulla
Learn about the FUNctional Fitness offering at MFP to serve a diverse community and help all people become fitter, stronger, and healthier!
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Understanding the Health Trifecta By Joe Yamulla
What does it mean to be healthy? Why do we show up and train our physical bodies? Learn about the power of the health trifecta.
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The Movement Professional Podcast: A Whole Being Perspective
Before you have an opportunity to dive into this 75 minute podcast, I wanted to express gratitude toward Dr. Chris Leib. Last year I had the idea to create a “League of Extraordinary Therapists” for the greater good of the MFP community. My goal was to collaborate with local physical therapists who were like-minded with…
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Understanding Energy Needs: By Fueling Fitness Nutrition
Aside from being delicious and enjoyable, food supplies nutrients! These nutrients function as fuel, much like gasoline to a car. We need food to sustain life as we know it, but unlike the primitive years of our ancestors, we have a lot more access to food. We are also able to create different flavors and…
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The Power of Thumb: A Journey of Grip Gratitude
My Gift for Grip Grafting When developing content for this article, my intention is not merely to provide education, but to prompt introspection, inviting you to contemplate the significance of our hands. Consider, for a moment, how often we take for granted the remarkable abilities that these essential tools possess! Let us embark on a…
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The Bufo Blast-Off: Embracing Death’s Wisdom in the Psychedelic Realm
A Beginners Guide to Psychonautics, Part 4 “Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune We haven’t talked Psychedelics in a while… Buckle in as I begin with a quote from none other…
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How Do You Improve Your Sleep? By Fueling Fitness Nutrition
*Owner of FFN, Coach Amie Landis Sleep plays a critical role in many aspects of our health and wellness. When we sleep, our body is at rest, including our brain. This results in an increased flow of blood and nutrients to the muscle tissue for repair and growth. When we are sleep deprived, our cortisol…
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“Cut ’em in Half”: Incorporating Unilateral Exercises into Your Training
We haven’t talked about Science in a while… In Exercise Science/Kinesiology, we are taught about the magnificent structure of the human body. From the biological (cellular), and physiological (process), to the biomechanics (structure and function) of how humans are designed, there is truly an infinite potential for how we are designed to live, move and…
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A Lesson for Life: #JustShowUp Exactly as You Are by Joe Yamulla
What does it mean to #JustShowUp? Learn Coach Joe Yamulla’s thoughts on the powerful MFP mantra — inspiring you to show up exactly as you are.
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The Metatarsal (Half) Marathon: Say YES to Trying New Things!
Looking for a practice that blends movement and mindfulness? All you need is your two feet and some motivation. Learn about Marco’s running journey.
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Who is the Fittest Shaman?
The Fittest Shaman is a persona that comes to balance as a leader, teacher, and healer. It is a mantra – To Serve My True Self, so I can fully serve others, and the universe the way I am meant to serve.
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What is Infinity Class? Breathwork, Movement, and Magic by Alice Dommert
Learn about the Infinity Class – A unique, spiritual practice that utilizes movement, breathwork, and meditation.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Psychonautics, Part 3: Psychedelics 101
Part 3 of A Beginner’s Guide to Psychonautics offers a comprehensive breakdown Psychedelics – including their history and their potential to help us evolve in mind, body, and spirit.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Psychonautics, Part 2: A Reflection of Jamaica 2023
In Part 2 of this guide, I share my journey to understand myself within a deeper level of consciousness on a retreat to Jamaica with the Vital Psychedelic Education program.
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A Beginner’s guide to Psychonautics, Part 1: The Basics of Pokémon
Learn what it means to evolve and become the highest version of yourself in Part One of A Beginner’s Guide of Psychonautics.
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Mental Health and Mindfulness – The Art of Letting Go: By Joe Yamulla
If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. In this article, Joe Yamulla vulnerably shares his mental health journey from pain to purpose.
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Know Your Roots with Dr. Victoria Clement
Guest author Dr. Victoria Clement owns Restore Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health in Philadelphia. She helps her clients achieve optimal pelvic floor health to enjoy doing what they love.
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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Power Output and Wholistic Health
Whether you are training to play with your grandkids or training for Division I athletics, you need power. Power allows us to feel physically capable. It boosts confidence and self-esteem.
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Freedom and your Feet, Part 2: Learn About Barefoot Benefits
Now that you have learned about my barefoot journey, take some time to honor your foundation. This article contains essential and practical information about foot function.
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Freedom and your Feet, Part 1: My Barefoot Journey
If you are new to the ideologies of barefoot training, I understand that it can seem overwhelming and even confusing. I have been learning and applying barefoot techniques to my training for years, and it’s my goal to help you understand what foot function is, why it’s important, and how to put it into practice.
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What is CrossFit? A Seminar Review
Recently, I hosted a free seminar for my MFP community. Although some may not find this question to be important, I have come to value this idea of finally communicating the purpose of CrossFit in hopes of enlightening my community, and many others.
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7 Steps to Starting a Spiritual Path and Awakening
The spiritual realm can be vast and complicated, and it requires us to be open-minded. However, if you take anything away from this article, remember this – tap into your own Dr. Strange mindset and open your perspectives. Have the courage and tenacity to seek meaning, newfound purpose, and your own Spiritual Awakening.
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GetMadFit through a Wholistic Approach to Life
We talk about balance in different contexts every day. There is work-life balance, nutritional balance, and family balance, the list is seemingly never-ending. When it comes to fitness and health, what does balance really mean? Additionally, what does balance have to do with CrossFit? The answer is – everything. Let’s take a step back and…
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