"Soup of the Day"...just got serious!
You can’t bring what you want to a war. You bring what you have.
We’ve just come off a weird long weekend, and have to cram 5 days worth of work into 4 bizarre, unconventional days. Who better to look to for guidance and inspiration than the unusually courageous, resourceful individuals trained to thrive during unconventional warfare: SEALs.
SEALs live in and embrace the moment. Whatever resources are present, that’s what they use. Whatever challenge is immediate, that’s the one they tackle. They can’t afford to sit about worrying about what might be around the corner.
SEALs ensure a training protocol called Hell Week. I gather that’s where the top 20% are whittled down to the top 5%. It’s that tough. At the start of the third day, they’ve had no sleep and have endured 48 hours of non stop exercise and physical torture. If you start to feel sorry for yourself, you’re done. The SEALs that make it, focus on getting through one obstacle at a time. And they just keep moving forward.

It’s not that they aren’t prepared, they are. They are ready to spring, jump, rumble, roll… You can be both present and prepared.
The shadow of huge undertakings can crush you. The fear of the unknown can paralyze. Focus on one challenge, one report, one communication at a time. Give it all you’ve got. Your focus, intellect, integrity, and as much mastery as you can muster. Then move on to the next thing. Ready to commit. Ready to adapt.
Inspiration of the Day
“On your backs… on your bellies… on your FEET!” – Navy SEAL Trainer

I’m duly inspired by the SEALs: Their training regimes, work ethic, philosophy about life, leadership, self-control, and team work. They will be the inspiration for a number of the blogs in the upcoming weeks.
A HUGE shout out to Club Member Will Locket for inspiring the research and subsequent posts on this awesome topic.
Classes of the Day
Today we've got TWO classes on the schedule!
Mobility & Muscle
Join Matt for your lunchtime pick-me-up! This class will focus on the shoulder, hip, and ankle, moving you through a full range of motion. There will be additional stability work for the glutes and core included!
Class begins at 12:00pm (35 minutes).
Click here to join the class.
Meeting ID: 892 2779 8538
Password: 903005

On Core
Garth’s back with another week of On Core, where you’ll challenge your core and stabilize your trunk in just 30 minutes! You’re encouraged to bring a light/medium dumbbell or weighted object (water bottle, book) with you.
Class begins at 5:30pm (30 minutes).
Click here to join the class.
Meeting ID: 868 1155 7138
Password: 998132
If you have any questions about our virtual classes, please reach out to Lauren.
Trainer Moves of the Day
Eric Bols, Personal Trainer at the Toronto Athletic Club, filmed this Flow series on the weekend. What better way to start a short week than some great mobility work. It will get you moving and prepare you for whatever activity you want to tackle today.
For information on this and other mobility work you can connect directly with Eric here.
Bite of the Day
Kale Salad & Tahini Dressing
The Minimalist Baker originally developed this as a great solution when you need to pack a delicious healthy lunch for your travels. And while we can’t travel too far these days, this fresh, robust, tasty salad will whisk your senses away…

Get this Simple, Gluten free, Vegan recipe here.
Nutrition
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(1 of 4 servings)
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Calories
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410
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Carbohydrates
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27.6 g
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Protein
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12 g
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Fat
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30.6 g
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Saturated Fat
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7 g
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Trans Fat
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0 g
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Cholesterol
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0 mg
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Sodium
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143 mg
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Fiber
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8.7 g
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Sugar
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3.5 g
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