EP 87 Gama Fitness, Functional Strength, and the Need for Masonic Leadership

What does real Masonic leadership require?In this episode of Masonic Muscle, Darkness and I get our first workout of 2023, and it felt great. We are in good health, in great spirits, and ready to take on the year and everything it throws at us.I introduce you to Matt Furey, Gama Fitness, and some of his exercise philosophy, including Hindu Squats, Hindu Pushups, and bridging — what Furey calls the Royal Court of Exercises.Then I connect functional strength training to the need for stronger Masonic leadership.This episode solves one Masonic Muscle problem:How can lodges build stronger leaders if they do not train, plan, educate, and organize with discipline?We discuss:Darkness and our first workout of 2023Matt Furey and Gama FitnessHindu Squats, Hindu Pushups, and bridgingfunctional strength and staminaold-school conditioningthe Masonic Improvement PodcastR.W. Dave McHam on the need for Masonic leadershipsocial capitalwhat the lodge experience should beexecutive committeesthink tanksMasonic educationvision and mission statementscreating a 3–5 year plan for your lodgeleadership, discipline, engagement, and Blue Lodge strengthA lodge does not become strong by accident.Neither does a body.You need a plan.You need discipline.You need repetition.You need leadership.You need standards.You need men willing to put in the work when nobody is clapping.Functional strength is strength you can use.Masonic leadership should be the same.Not titles.Not empty chairs.Not recycled slogans.Useful leadership.Leadership that builds the lodge, strengthens the Brothers, improves the candidate experience, and gives men a reason to come back.Resources mentioned:Matt Furey / Gama Fitnesshttps://mattfureysays.com/products/gama-fitnessMasonic Improvement Podcast — The Need for Masonic Leadership with R.W. Dave McHamhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6gxLIfwLa6jbd9yaaoITMy?si=3fcfdfd9c332403eHave an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, book recommendation, lodge problem, fitness transformation story, or leadership idea?Write to me at:[email protected] Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleFollow Masonic Muscle on Facebook.Subscribe and follow Masonic Muscle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.Share this episode with one Brother who knows his lodge needs stronger leadership.