Structure and Purpose with Lucas Parker
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2013
- Making breakfast isn't just about eating.
So says Lucas Parker, two-time CrossFit Games competitor from the Canada West Region. Parker is perhaps best known for his beard and body hair, as well as propensity for getting naked or rocking a tuque and Speedo swimsuit.
"I think it's important to try to find structure and purpose in everything you do-for training for the CrossFit Games to making breakfast," he says while cooking bacon in his bathrobe.
Parker believes in putting "your whole life into a state of training." Perhaps that's why his warm-up takes 45 minutes.
"It's quite a long process, but I find that for me personally to make sure that my technique is on track and all my muscles are firing properly and to avoid injury, I like to take a nice, long warm-up," he explains.
It allows him to train high volume at high intensity fairly frequently, Parker adds.
"Or maybe that's why I'm sore and tired all the time because I spent an extra seven or eight hours a week just warmin' up, but (that's) the way she goes."
This year's goal: win the Canada West Regional. In the long term: win the Games.
"I wouldn't be putting so much time and energy into this if I didn't think I could be the best in the world," he says.
Video by Jeremy Podlog.
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I could have mistaken this for epic mealtime at the start
CrossFit® You copying epicmealtime now?.
FUCK! How rich is he?! Look at that awesome house!
Btw. He seems like a nice guy
An absolute inspiration. His thought process is solid and I wish him all the best.
what the hell is whit all this hate? I don't get it , hes a cool guy and he lives healthy... What the hell guys? And what are you doing in your lives? Sitting behind a screen criticising him...
amen.
because he is full of shit and a mega douchebag, its fitness so why he being glamorized?
and youre a hippocrite
jasonjinx For the same reason bodybuilders are glamorized bro... But the muscle these guys have are functional.
I don't know why, but I find this guy ultra bad ass
It's the beard :)
the cream of the crop do not follow a crossfit class program?! and they lift and perform strongman movements to do crossfit well? what a revelation!
Crossfit isn't just a class schedule mate.
Beast. Respect! Reference video.
Observations: "State of training." Journalling. He does a 1 hour warmup! That is some serious discipline, patience. And outdoor activity. Emphasis on family and friends too! Admirable way of life.
Personal insights: To me, God is with us, so no matter where we are, what our circumstances are.. No excuses, no complaining. We can do something towards our dreams where we are, now! It may seem different, but it does the job! And we step forward.
Crossfitters are some STRANGE people.
And people who want biceps that are too big to answer phone calls aren't?
You're right, but is there a price on what you find enjoyable and healthy?
An amazing person this guy. If you ever have seen this guy compete he is one of the best in the world and he is so humble. That was a great video.
You didn't STOP at the STOP SIGN!!!!!!!!
Crossfit, you have to be efficient.
lol.... true!
Thanks for the clip. What a nice guy. Thanks for the inspiration.
This is motivation for me.
I didn't expect to watch this entire video but it really inspired to me to start crossfit. I was in-between at first but now I know I want to do it.
hes like a strong alan from the hangover
You gotta love this guy! That was awesome!
I was just at crossfit zone in victoria today...funny and totally odd at the same time. At the beginning of the video I was like "that looks like caddy bay..." well hello! It is! hahaha crazy!! this is so awesome, huge motivation right here! thanks lucas and crossfit!
The Garden City and the Island kick ass. Keep up the Awesome work :)
One of the best vids CF HQ have come out with!
didnt know the frontman of Clutch is so fit. Cool video and an awesome person. luvd it!
beautiful scenery. he's really blessed to have grown up in such a beautiful place.
GREAT JOB! THIS IS HILARIOUS!!
LMAO that warm up went on for a comically long time. Just hilarious that they kept that in the video, him describing on and on and on and on each stage of his warm up LOL loved it though, wish the best to him!
Lucas was a role model when I was getting into Crossfit but I had to just fall back to the regular gym at $40/month as $150/month was unaffordable. I'm now a student and barely getting by. I realize now that Crossfit is for rich people. Million dollar houses on the ocean and tons of free time to train. I found the Crossfit gyms I went to were more about wealthy people trying to self actualize and 'one up' each other and there seemed to be an 'in your face' attitude that really turned me off. Socio-economic position in society is a metric that rarely gets accounted for in the fitness equation. I'm not dissing Lucas -- I think he is probably a great guy and he does not need to apologize for winning the birth lottery - he seems humble and grounded - but I've been turned off by other Crossfit people who are less so. I really like his philosophies on combating negativity: for those born at the bottom of the ladder you are often told you are worth nothing so this sort of thinking can go a long way towards pulling through to a better place. Great to see someone who lives and breathes their training, all social status aside.
crossfit is not expensive in the slightest way. personal trainers charge 300+ to meet with some 4 times a week. crossfit charges 150 a month to get 26+ classes. that's only around $6 a class. that's more than reasonable. people forget that crossfit isn't like going to a globo gym. you aren't paying for a gym membership, youre paying for classes, coaching, community etc. 150 well spent imo
Sounds like a lot of excuses. You are are copping out and using excuses to make yourself feel ok about your lack of a backbone. I Crossfit and have a family to raise and a house to pay for. I have never been a member of a box and have made nearly all my equpiment myself.
Wow, This guy is awesome. Just learned his name today and I am very grateful he has made some videos to learn his philosophy
i really love these videos!
Beast mode 24/7 great lifestyle I love it
Beast life cause he is a beast!
Doesn't waste any of the bacon fat :D
lol extra calories for this beast won't do him any bad, i guess.
Even though i dont do this, this inspires me to work hard in everything that i do . I'm glad i stumbled upon this video.
EPIC BEARD!!!!!!
Today's beard is yesterday's mullet. In 20 years, society will look back on beards and laugh, much in the same way that we laugh at Billy Ray Cyrus today. Of course, they laugh too hard at this guy and he'll snap their pencil necks.
+grantorino2009 Beard fashion has been on and off since the dawn of the first civilizations, mullets were only used for a decade, so intead of talking stupid nonesense just do so some research
you represent Canada like a boss. well done.
awesome advice and such a beautiful home
nice motivation video, the guy seems humble and dedicated..nice training environment also :)
great documentary :)
Very cool video and this man very strong!
seems like a pretty smart dude! Thanks HQ
It is amazing how many people have nothing better to do than sit at home on the internet and piss and moan, criticize someone who actually gets off their ass and DOES something... Arm chair experts about Steroids, nutrition and workouts... Can you do it??? when you surpass him with your amazing knowledge and physical prowess why not post YOUR video of how superior you are physically.... No? no pics or vids?
Awesome... I have power lifted, lifted for performance edge in the military and contracting and now just do it because I like it, but crossfit would kill me lol.... I can admit that.
agreed…totally. 6 sets of 12 over and over….power endurance rules….
I love these slice of life videos
legit life. Awesome house!Keep the great work.
Very cool, Lucas. Good stuff.
You are the MAN, man!
Amazing video
This man is AWESOME ! Way to Go
nice video, enjoyed watching it
First man with muscles on youtube that did not shave his body (at least i didnt see anyone else)- respect!
Love this
What a nice place to live and train man!
"Rest day workout #3" love that
That breakfast looked amazing too...
goodness what a badass house and yard! that's the dream!
Very admirable.
I personally do not like crossfit but I really admire this guys work ethic.
He's a beast!!
I like this way of seeing crossfit. It supposed to be functional. Being strong in a box is not a goal. It's being more healthy, feeling and being stronger and effitient in your life.
Being able to cut wood, to fix anything and carry you kid on your shoulders without struggles
This guy is listening his body and he is just living.
Strong, good food, close to the nature.... what else?
Found another member for the wolfpack... this will be a GREAT addition!
Whats it like to train in canada!? Meaning outdoors when its not snowing or raining?
Best backyard in the world:) he is a really cool guy!!
Nothing can better than this for Motivation for both gender.
13:57 Viking warrior. Love it. FEAR THE BEARD!!
This guy's awesome. I'm waiting for him to yell "Mom! The meatloaf! We want it now!"
That was fricken rad.
Lucas you are a BOSS!!
how do u find the time to do all of this ?
where i can find a tutorial for every important stretch for posture :(
this guy has a really delicate sense of humour
good filming, looks like a really nice guy, strong like a bear, good video :)
This guy probably has the worlds best view when he looks out of his window. Respect from germany
I don't care for crossfit but I love this dude.
that beard gives him superpowers
Gorgeous home.
All dat power comes from the massive and epic beard.
Man I'm definitely feeling you man man that how i use to be just by looking at it all bring back good memories. Man you have the life bro I believe in you and that you can do it bro I wish I could meet you you or amazing keep up the good work
Just to remind some people: even though he clearly has wealth behind him, you can't take away that he has good work ethic and is a really intelligent guy; he actually cultivates his mind and body and seems very respectful to nature (both of the earth and of the human body). Live long, Lucas Parker.
wonderful workout, where is it, who isthis person athlete, or coach ? thanks for sharing
Totally blew that stop sign haha
Never like to much crossfit, but the only reason that I would do it, is for that guy. Looks so clever to do something that people say its "Bad". Great body btw!
plus a beard, sunnies and a bucket hat. so much swag it hurts
Wow, amazing, I wish I was like... wait... Pink Crocs! Oh...
lol I noticed :-) pink crocs
His warm up haha, looks like he's doing ballet. But he clearly know's what he's doing, much respect for him !
i like his face expression in 12.23 to the guy that smiles to him lol
what a legend
Is this a spoof?
Lucas Parker is a beast, and nice crocs
hes smart and knows his body. good man!
This guy is the definition of manliness
beautiful place to live and train
I hope to meet this guy one day
I wish I had a fraction of your work ethic.
Love his philosophy
WoD 1 2013 Crossfit games : Breakfast for Time - those transitions will help alot!
When the girl said: "it is eh?" at 7:14 I actually died
13:59 this is why you are here
i literally got sore watching this because i started thinking about how little i warmed up for my WOD today
Lol, he looks like he jumped out of Skyrim.
He's gonna kill it.
In a word:AWESOMENESS! :) Inspirational for sure.Too bad I'm not hairy enough to grow a bread like that.Maybe a mustache at least:)
Bad-az, Awesome vid
Incredible strength
I agree, that guy's got everything i need: Time for developing whatever you want to do. I'm so jealous.
you go gyrl. you should do those beard contests too....!!! I wanna lift as much as you!
what is this guys name... awsome motivational speaker too..he is as wise as he is fit. he bears his cross. :)
man im impressed ...
Nice video.
Keep the vids coming. It motivates me to want to stay fit (mostly) Keep up the good work. GOod JOB!