“No Shoes, No Gym, No Problem” Workout – The Original
Learn how to develop lean muscle and endurance in the shortest amount of time and with no equipment. A 7-day program that can be modified for all intensity levels.
The Inspiration
The “No Shoes, No Gym, No Problem” Workout – The Original is part of a concept we developed while we were in Greece a few years back.
Since we were traveling, we needed something intense, still doable, that would take very little time, require no equipment and help us maintain or even increase both lean muscle and endurance. So we decided that every day, we would go to the beach and start using the rocks for counting the sets of the most efficient and effective “body-weight movement combination” that we had planned for that morning.
We found the number 10 to be the “magic” number of sets. Not too few and not too many. Right when we would be ready to give up, we would see that we still had a couple of sets left, and that’s where the “magic” happened in terms of benefits.
Tim, in all his creative wisdom, thought we should call it “The 10 Stones” and add it to the homework of the Bootcamp Group we were coaching at the time. Incorporating “The 10 Stones” into the Bootcamp group, was a huge success. After a few years of training ourselves, our private clients and our group clients using “The 10 Stones” as part of the workout, we now have over 50 body-weight “10 Stones” and close to a 100 equipment-based “10 Stones”.
Yes, the same concept applies to using gear also, as long as certain fundamental criteria are met. More on this, in an upcoming course.
The Principles
“The 10 Stones” concept is based on 3 principles:
Commitment
You commit to completing “The 10 Stone” workout on that day.
Accountability
You are held accountable by the 10 Stones. You can work towards completing all 10 Stones at once or throughout the day.
Economy of Action
The workouts are based on effectiveness and efficiency. You want to achieve the maximum benefits (effectiveness) in the least amount of time and with the lowest overhead (efficiency).
All 3 principles are equally important. You cannot have a successful “10 Stone” workout if one of these principles is missing or is not fully adhered to.
The Application
The applications of “The 10 Stones” workout are continuing to expand. The physiological, psychological and mental benefits that we witness from people who are actively implementing these applications very often exceed our expectations.
Getting Started
What we give you in this course is the 5-day “No Shoes, No Gym, No Problem” Original Workout to get you introduced to the fundamental principles.
The class content includes 5 different workout sessions delivered to you in written form and in video form. Once you sign up, you will have access to all of the sessions at once.
After going through this course, you will have the necessary knowledge you need to create your own private gym experience anywhere.
FAQ
Q. What type of previous gym / fitness experience do I need?
A. None. All you need is the want to move in a healthy way.
Q. How much time is this going to take?
A. This depends on you, but on average, about half hour a day.
Q. What type of gear do I need?
A. Clothes that you can comfortably move in and 10 stones (from the beach, park, etc.) for counting.
Q. How will I know if I am doing this right?
A. Read the instructions; Watch the videos; Practice the movements yourself; Pay attention to how your body feels: As a rule of thumb, any discomfort on your joints may not be a “good thing”; Any discomfort on your muscles is most likely a “good thing”.
Any questions? Email us at training@asktimandvie.com
Have fun with it! Let us know what worked and what did not. We are always waiting to here from you.
the days
Please find the accompanying video showcase here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11209641
- Day 1 – The Fundamentals
- Day 2 – The Sun Is Shining
- Day 3 – Shoulder Burn
- Day 4 – Walk with Intention (see below)
- Day 5 – Pain In The Butt
- Day 6 – The Sun Is Burning
- Day 7 – The Feeling Of Success (see below)
Day 4 Assignment
Go for a 30-min or so brisk walk! Depending on where you are, it may or may not be near lots of nature. Either way, make a point of identifying as many signs of nature as you can. Keep a count!
As this New York Times article https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/how-nature-changes-the-brain/ points out:
There’s a tremendous amount of study that still needs to be done.. But in the meantime… there is little downside to strolling through the nearest park, and some chance that you might beneficially muffle, at least for awhile, your subgenual prefrontal cortex.
Day 7 Assignment
One of the quotes that we live by is:
Successful people have a sense of gratitude;
Unsuccessful people have a sense of entitlement.
Start your day by writing down 10 times, the thing you are most grateful about in your life that is NOT another person. Enjoy your day as much as you can!