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New season, change in the air. pick some challenges, plan some trips, get inspired, spread the stoke.
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Mocean365 Spring and Summer Programs

Well the long winter up here in north-central VT continues with snow depths still in the waist high range in the woods but we are gearing up for spring anyway. For those of you new to Mocean365, we have switched over to ONLY OUTDOOR TRAINING. That means all winter, all conditions, and the crew has been charging through one of the snowiest winters in a hundred years. Mocean365 has been working with schools, individuals and classes and spreading the stoke of moving the body dynamically 365 days a year.

We combine adventure into all elements of our programs and this spring-summer will be no exception. Want to train for an adventure race like the Spartan Race or get ready to ride your bikes at the Kingdom Trails? Or maybe you  want to increase your joint mobility, coordination and balance so you can chase the kids around or bang nails all day pain free? Mocean365 has an option for all of you and we also are proud to offer nutrition counseling in conjunction with Rootswise Wellness so you can not only work your body to its limit physically but ensure you know how to replenish so you can recover, rebuild and keep making gains. We will be continuing our work with Exuberant Animal ensuring we add moves from the Exuberant Animal handbook that encourage team building and FUN into all elements of our workouts.

We incorporate variety and adventure into every session. You may be using a Indo Board balance board, then a Mocean365 custom designed weighted stick, then climbing a steep sandhill, then walking across a Gibbon slackline, then traversing a slippery side slope in the woods mimicking the animals that live there. You may be using a TRX suspension trainer, then carry a turkish bag, use a  Rubberbanditz resistance band while closing your eyes and balancing on 1 foot then work on basic combat skills, climb a local peak, ride a pumptrack on your mountain bike, meet new like minded people and prepare for whatever life may throw at us! And of course we can drink some Mocean Mate' which is a energy tea created specifically to help you Energize Your Adventures!

Mocean365 can design a custom program for you as an individual, as your own small group of friends and family, as a custom class or we can come to your school, workplace or home and help you move the body the way it was designed. Have fun far away from any gym or "scene", in the great outdoors with a leader dedicated to taking you to your next level, whatever that may be.


Contact us today to get started, we can come to you or you to us but we only work with dedicated people who have made the decision that they want to live a movement adventure 365 days a year. We work on a sliding scale financially as well so NO ONE is excluded due to financial standing. We are looking for passion, not money. Email Mocean365 at mocean365@gmail.com and check us out on the web at
http://www.mocean365.com/  and friend us on Facebook

Night Workouts

Yeah its getting darker earlier and cold up here in VT and New England but...there is no reason to let that hold you back. great time of the year to get in some night workouts with crisp clear star filled nights and once your warmed up can be perfect temp to work out, not too hot.

I count on my Princeton Tec Headlamp to work everytime and light the way. If you need a light, dont buy a piece of $%^t one from some box store but do yourself a favor and support a real lighting company.

Here is a workout i did where i used some of my own equipment then some of my surroundings as i love to do. It was on the bank of the Connecticut River so you all know can say i "live in a van down by the river" ha ha!

Start with dynamic warmups of course and some brisks movements to warm muscles, joints etc to prepare them for moving dynamically. this included some jump rope, some work on the Indo Board, and then moving the major joints and muscle groups through their ROM. Usually work each movement 5 times in each direction and think about all 3 planes of movement...simply, twisting(spiraling), forward and back and side to side.

. This includes arm swings, hula hoops, one leg balance while moving ankle, then knee then hips in circular rotations. side to side stretches, rolling on back in tight ball. then some skips to side, and skips with hand raises at same time.

Then moved into Indo Board warmups. get loose on board and move the board in a circular movement on the Indo Cushion, then hold medium squat for time then lock knees and work hips for time not letting the board touch. focuse on breathing here too!(and contact me if you want to pick one up!)

Next time to move like an animal baby! Inchworms(walk hands out then walk feet to hands), crabwalk(elevate hips and move forward like a crab) frog walk(stay low and pivot right to left moving forward), bear crawl(walk on all fours) then Spider walk(stay low and move forward bringing opposite knee to hands switching sides).

Worked on some balance before my muscles got too worked. walked on posts, gate tops, and some Indo work

Now time to work some pure strength. Squats including one legged squats using the TRX Suspension Trainer. one leg jumps. Then Atomic pushups, then lunges in all 3 directions. Then back row with TRX. then Back Row with old gate that was onsite. Then a matrix of Reaching, BEnding, lunging and rolling all in one fluid movement. Lots of planks in all directions(front, side, on hands and forearms)

Then some combo challenges..jump over stone barriers, jump up onto gate and over, get ready for Death Race etc.

Then a nice warm down with some yoga type movements and a bit of breathing and quiet time.

Total time 1 hour. Worked with very little rest as i stagger movements so while my upper body is recovering, i work a more lower body dominant movement.

Drink a recovery shake to tie me over, drive home and eat some good yummy food and drink water.

Any questions let me know!


peace

skye

Ripped on the Charles with Mocean365

The "Ripped on the Charles with Mocean365" is finishing up our first sucessful 8 week session next week and its been an amazing time with a killer crew. Overlooking the beautiful Charles River, the workouts have included the usual Mocean365 blend of dynamic warm-ups, balance and proprioceptive drills, strength and conditioning interspersed with cardiovascular challenges. Aside from all those fancy terms, we had a lot of fun MOVING. outside, fresh air(sorta) and with a fun group. Here's are a few shots from last weeks class. Big props and thanks to all the crew that made it happen especially Will and Chris B and everyone else that came week in and week out to...."Get Ripped on the Charles!
peace

skye

"Ripped on the Charles"

heres a writeup on our new event, called Ripped on the Charles. It was written by Mocean365 Tribe member, Will Moore.


Kicking off Summer 2009 Core training on the Charles!!! MOCEAN 365 Core Sport Workout Session!!

Ready to take your shredding to the next level? Try out a new Mocean365Core Sport Workout Session! This is an Action and Adventure sport-specific workout geared towards people that are ready for some intense work. To quote Metallica "what don't kill ya, makes ya more strong"! Look for dynamic warm-ups and movements, develop new strength and conditioning to help recover from and/or prevent injuries. Sessions will be held regularly in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont as well as by appointment and demand in coastal New Hampshire, Maine and along the Charles River in Boston, MA. Mocean 365 fitness guru Skye Nacel will soon be leading a seriesof challenging workouts guaranteed to work your body the way it was designed.

The “Get Ripped on the Charles” series begins Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00pm and will run six consecutive weeks. The goal of the class is to help participants increase flexibility, strength,conditioning, balance, endurance,posture and overall performance while having fun in a great outdoor setting. Nacel says to “Expect plenty of good old fashioned “Rocky” style movements like squats, lunges, pushups, dips along with medicine ball work, the creative use of trees, sprints, and intervals to gain new upper and lower body strength. We’ll progress into the “New School” with the Indo Board Balance Trainer, TRX Suspension Trainer, the 360 Board, hurdles, power bands and more. The program is progressive and will be modified for different fitness levelsfor clients with a clean bill of health from their doctor.”

Nacel, a Danville resident, has been certified by the IFPA, NCSF, Renegade Training, and will soon be adding ISSA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His business Mocean365 is a combination of his passions for action sports photography and conditioning. He is CPR Certified and a member of IDEA and a member of Indo Board Fitness Advisory Board. According to Recreation Director Joe Fox “He is one of the most energetic and inspiring people you will ever meet. Skye has a great ability to meet people where they are at and push them to beyond their self imposed limits. He creates an awesome atmosphere in classes where people push each other in totally friendly and supportive manner. His lifestyle is a testament to the value of fitness. I have skied and snowboarded several times with Skye, and the guy rips! Whatever your passion is in life, these classes will take your performance to the next level.”

Tuesday lunch sessions on the Charles as well as Wednesday 6:30 am sessions on Boston Common will begin as well. We will be forming 6 week programs that will be just $85 for the 1.5 hour Tuesday night and Wednesday morning classes and $60 for the Tuesday 1 hour lunch sessions. Class sizes will be 12-15 people.

11 spots left for the initial Boston launch on Tuesday May 12th!! Payments can be made via paypal (will reserve your spot) or on the 12th if spcae if available. Only $15 for 1.5 hours with one of the best and most outgoing trainers in New England!!