Our baby boy has arrived — and @Jaclyn Parras and I are beyond blessed, thankful, and yes… completely exhausted. 💙 This is why we do this. This is why we train. This is why we fuel our bodies and sharpen our minds. So we can live strong, long, and present lives — not just for ourselves, but for the people who matter most. Every rep, every meal, every drop of sweat… it’s all about building the strength and resilience to show up for our families. Thank you for being part of our Ignite family. I’m not stepping away, but I’ll be slowing down just a little this week to soak in this special time. If it takes me longer to reply, know it’s because I’m right where I need to be: with my family. Stay strong. Stay focused. And remember why you’re doing this. — Alex & Jaclyn

General Fitness How do you adjust your training around the 4th of July weekend? ✅ Stick to your routine no matter what ✅ Get in a shorter, faster session ✅ Shift to outdoor bodyweight/cardio workouts ✅ Rest and enjoy the holiday—back to it Saturday 💬 Comment: How do you personally balance training and celebration?

🏁 Daily Challenges & Events – Discussion Board: Events/Challenges Discussion Topic of the Week: What’s your personal record for consecutive days of workouts or clean eating? Poll Options: ✅ 7–14 days ✅ 15–30 days ✅ Over 30 days — I was locked in! ✅ I’ve never tracked it, but I’m about to start. 💬 Comment: What helped you stay consistent that long?

Motivation fades. Discipline shows up. This week, we build the habit of doing hard things — especially when we don’t feel like it. ✅ Your challenge: Every day, do something uncomfortable that pushes you forward: – Cold shower – Early workout – No snooze button – Meal prep instead of takeout – A tough convo you've been avoiding Whatever it is — show up anyway. 📍Post each day in the Mindset Discussion Board with what you conquered. Let’s show the community what real grit looks like.

Discussion Topic of the Week: What’s Your Go-To Pre-Workout Fuel for Long or Grueling Sessions Like Murph? Hero workouts hit different. What’s your strategy for fueling up right? ✅ Light & fast-digesting (fruit, rice cakes, honey) ✅ Full breakfast with protein + carbs (eggs, oats, toast) ✅ Protein shake or smoothie ✅ I train fasted—even for big sessions ✅ Still experimenting to find what works best 💬 Drop a comment: What’s your Murph pre-game meal plan this year?