SISU: Why this word matters.

Sisu is a Finnish term loosely translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. However, the word is widely considered to lack a proper translation into any other language. Sisu has been described as being integral to understanding Finnish culture. However sisu is defined by a long-term element in it; it is not momentary courage but the ability to sustain an action against the odds. Deciding on a course of action and then sticking to that decision against repeated failures is sisu. It is similar to equanimity, except the forbearance of sisu has a grimmer quality of stress management than the latter. The noun sisu is related to the adjective sisukas, one having the quality of sisu.

Fitness needs this word, athletes need to understand that this is the core to all training. 

Today's Workout Sealfit.com

Baseline: Pre-SOP and Box Breathing, then ROM Drills.  Row 500m, 15x push ups + 15x clapping push ups, row 500m, 15x air squats + 15x jumping squats.

Work Capacity: Complete the following for time:

• 50x medball cleans (20#/12#)
• 5x rope climb
• 40x medball cleans (20#/12#)
• 4x rope climb
• 30x medball cleans (20#/12#)
• 3x rope climb
• 20x medball cleans (20#/12#)
• 2x rope climb
• 10x medball cleans (20#/12#)
• 1x rope climb

Strength: Strict press – 65%x10 reps, 70%x10 reps, 75%x8 reps, 80%x6 reps.

Stamina: Chipper, not timed: 50x strict press @ 65#-95#/35#-55#, 75x supine ring rows, 800m walking lunge.

Durability: 6x200m sprints (:45 second interval). 100x 4-count flutter kicks, 100x good morning darlings. Warrior yoga or Active Stretch.  Hydrate and fuel within 30 minutes.  Journal post training session SOP.