We Don't Call it a "WOD"

We don't call it a "WOD."   

That's somebody else's thing.   

At GPP we have our own unique philosophy, our own unique purposes, our own unique programming, intentions, facilities, community and etc.  We even have our own unique vernacular. 

Despite our best intentions toward other groups who use the term WOD, and despite our immense respect toward ALL who help others obtain health and fitness - we prefer our own things. 

We just call it a "Daily Workout."  DW (Dee-Dub), if you like.   

Frankly, we aren't super stickler about this.  We are flattered when ANYONE uses a GPP workout - no matter what they call it.  It delivers the same results.  And RESULTS are precisely the purpose. 

So, call it what you like - we'll all wear it the same.   

Why SHORT vids?

"I love how short your movement demo videos are.  Is there a reason behind them being so brief?" 

Yeah.  We don't think that people are idiots.  It is really that simple.   

The movements we do are quite natural.  Humans have been doing them in some form, or fashion for millenia.  A very complete, yet brief demonstration (20 sec, or so) of how to perform most movements is usually more than enough to help you gain the benefits of GPP.  It's cool because people all over the world are attaining unbelievable results (while staying safe) with just these short clips. 

Also, we believe taking more time than is needed to explain irrelevant details of natural movements undermines our purposes for moving in the first place. 

Also, we think that those who take more time than is needed to explain movement details which are irrelevant to your needs aren't trying to help you at all.  More often than not, they are engaged in self-important pursuits.  Where possible, we strive to not be like that. 


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Eat Real Food

The third edict of our Nutritional Recommendation is to "Eat Real Food." 

Many of you have wondered what our definition of "Real Food" is.  Below are our rules for eating real food.  We challenge you to eat only from these suggestions for 8 days.  Not 8 cumulative days cherry picked from a year, or so of happenstance eating.  8 days straight!  The health and energy (not to mention clarity of mind and soul) you'll feel at then end of 8 days will be astounding.  It'll be a great jump start to healthy, positive eating. 

 

  • Eat Foods in Their Most Natural, Unmodified State.
    • Uncooked, less-cooking is better.
    • Non- processed (read labels, if it has multiple ingredients it is more processed)
  • Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts & Seeds
    • Locally grown
    • Organic
    • Whole
    • Unsweetened
  • Local Meats (Pork, Beef & Chicken) & Seafood (Wild Caught)
  • Dairy Products
    • Milk
    • Yogurt
    • Eggs
    • Cheese
  • 100% Whole Grain Products
    • All natural ingredients
  • Occasionals:
    • Honey
    • Pure maple syrup
  • Beverages
    • Water
    • Milk
    • 100% juices (may be diluted)
    • Coffee (in moderation)
    • Tea (in moderation)
    • Wine (in moderation)
    • Beer (in moderation)
    • Spirits (in moderation)

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