Structure and Purpose with Lucas Parker

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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[@konnorgodau4252]

I could have mistaken this for epic mealtime at the start

[@IllyrianStrength]

CrossFit® You copying epicmealtime now?.

[@12potatos]

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...

[@cadewilles3935]

amen.

[@jasonjinx]

because he is full of shit and a mega douchebag, its fitness so why he being glamorized?

[@williamad]

and youre a hippocrite

[@GDTII41]

jasonjinx For the same reason bodybuilders are glamorized bro... But the muscle these guys have are functional.

[@XavierDeclined]

I don't know why, but I find this guy ultra bad ass

[@rens7997]

It's the beard :)

[@Romanamon]

An absolute inspiration. His thought process is solid and I wish him all the best.

[@SHILLGATESCRYPTO]

Crossfitters are some STRANGE people.

[@bwing411]

And people who want biceps that are too big to answer phone calls aren't?

[@bwing411]

You're right, but is there a price on what you find enjoyable and healthy?

[@Schizm1]

FUCK! How rich is he?! Look at that awesome house! Btw. He seems like a nice guy

[@122ffsdd]

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!

[@Sam22music]

Crossfit isn't just a class schedule mate.

[@chadisrad1660]

You didn't STOP at the STOP SIGN!!!!!!!!

[@MattMcConaha]

Crossfit, you have to be efficient.

[@chadisrad1660]

lol.... true!

[@TheProject-fw3qc]

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?

[@TheProject-fw3qc]

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.

[@chrisjones367]

agreed…totally. 6 sets of 12 over and over….power endurance rules….

[@splatshot68]

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.

[@nICK7cONVILLE]

One of the best vids CF HQ have come out with!

[@MonAlberto]

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.

[@quinuagomez]

This is motivation for me.

[@tattoodfreeek]

EPIC BEARD!!!!!!

[@grantorino2009]

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.

[@tealosophy]

+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

[@sjmcn500]

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.

[@herewego-pt8lf]

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

[@jocookham4810]

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.

[@TheNeekbasher]

hes like a strong alan from the hangover

[@riyadhatrah]

Beast mode 24/7 great lifestyle I love it

[@shrap8]

Beast life cause he is a beast! Doesn't waste any of the bacon fat :D

[@riyadhatrah]

lol extra calories for this beast won't do him any bad, i guess.

[@KarmaFlight]

You gotta love this guy! That was awesome!

[@smithchild80]

beautiful scenery. he's really blessed to have grown up in such a beautiful place.

[@naisbyw3276]

Thanks for the clip. What a nice guy. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@nickwolski5441]

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.

[@gbaoyygagalove]

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!

[@MrDizzY130]

First man with muscles on youtube that did not shave his body (at least i didnt see anyone else)- respect!

[@TheseOpenRoads]

Wow, This guy is awesome. Just learned his name today and I am very grateful he has made some videos to learn his philosophy

[@CraigWeatherhead]

The Garden City and the Island kick ass. Keep up the Awesome work :)

[@adamj2683]

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!

[@278films]

didnt know the frontman of Clutch is so fit. Cool video and an awesome person. luvd it!

[@fuckdailluminati]

GREAT JOB! THIS IS HILARIOUS!!

[@TheTaoWay]

I personally do not like crossfit but I really admire this guys work ethic.

[@dariuswillis9780]

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.

[@adair19]

you represent Canada like a boss. well done.

[@Tacticalgearhead]

I love these slice of life videos

[@reiul9787]

What a nice place to live and train man!

[@mickaellepape8041]

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?

[@vincenzoantoniorossi7750]

You are the MAN, man!

[@nozrep]

goodness what a badass house and yard! that's the dream!

[@GHFrankie]

Wow, amazing, I wish I was like... wait... Pink Crocs! Oh...

[@sandman34567]

lol I noticed :-) pink crocs

[@brunol1188]

nice motivation video, the guy seems humble and dedicated..nice training environment also :)

[@BravoK115]

13:57 Viking warrior. Love it. FEAR THE BEARD!!

[@infinitestarz]

seems like a pretty smart dude! Thanks HQ

[@xxximanolportuxxx]

that beard gives him superpowers

[@MohammadFahimIqbal]

Nothing can better than this for Motivation for both gender.

[@ilovejadebowman]

i really love these videos!

[@josejr270]

awesome advice and such a beautiful home

[@AgentDerevko]

13:59 this is why you are here

[@PatrickHNguyen]

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.

[@jefferyculverson2460]

This man is AWESOME ! Way to Go

[@capitanmovieshome8547]

Very cool video and this man very strong!

[@Rutanist]

He's a beast!!

[@pierrotmonami9506]

this guy has a really delicate sense of humour

[@mixanikos2]

legit life. Awesome house!Keep the great work.

[@lauwnessbeats010]

His warm up haha, looks like he's doing ballet. But he clearly know's what he's doing, much respect for him !

[@AngryAlienTV]

This guy probably has the worlds best view when he looks out of his window. Respect from germany

[@dangy76]

Love this

[@gaucoin13]

Very cool, Lucas. Good stuff.

[@gnikolov87]

great documentary :)

[@MrHg914]

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!

[@JohnKonye]

Found another member for the wolfpack... this will be a GREAT addition!

[@hotmojo1]

Very admirable.

[@tylerjeffries1629]

I don't care for crossfit but I love this dude.

[@WizardlyDesigns]

Lucas Parker is the only man I know who can wear pink Crocs and still not have his manliness questioned, 13:15

[@eliegodbout6469]

"Rest day workout #3" love that

[@greasebones99]

This guy's awesome. I'm waiting for him to yell "Mom! The meatloaf! We want it now!"

[@WoodsyOutdoorsman]

Sure this man lives off of his parents, but if your parents had all of the money too, I guarantee youd be doing the same thing. I know I would be. I personally believe that this man is inspiring not only in the CrossFit world, but just in the Fitness world in general. Quit the hate comments just because youre jealous that youll never be like Lucas Parker.

[@Newpallyftw]

That breakfast looked amazing too...

[@patrickbennettiii5554]

Lol, he looks like he jumped out of Skyrim.

[@TurboFit85]

Amazing video

[@FreddyDaGreat1]

This guy is the definition of manliness

[@GeezGSlim]

First time I watch a crossfit video talking about proper form.

[@issacf4416]

Nice video.

[@issacf4416]

Keep the vids coming. It motivates me to want to stay fit (mostly) Keep up the good work. GOod JOB!

[@monsieurlblanc658]

nice video, enjoyed watching it

[@leahrosenman9124]

When the girl said: "it is eh?" at 7:14 I actually died

[@evanspt19]

i literally got sore watching this because i started thinking about how little i warmed up for my WOD today

[@pauldecoteau]

Lucas you are a BOSS!!

[@mudbrick69]

meanwhile in cookville: rich does one set of 10 cleans at 135 lbs - warm up done.

[@myvideoisnotgood]

Best backyard in the world:) he is a really cool guy!!

[@25inspector]

Very cool effects...makes you look animated a the beginning! I love Victoria fantastic place! How do you keep a training full time lifestyle Do you have sponsors? Are you self-coached?

[@zacwhyte]

That was fricken rad.

[@ahhhh01]

Is this a spoof?

[@jackwilliams5960]

what a legend

[@panthrakas]

i like his face expression in 12.23 to the guy that smiles to him lol

[@gorilla1194]

i bet this guy is the funiest to hang out with

[@TJGalloway1]

Lucas Parker with the pink crocs. Can't even hate.

[@LeviLikeTheJeans]

how do u find the time to do all of this ?

[@zrebrutibreniti]

those crocs LOL

[@BunnyPoopCereal]

All dat power comes from the massive and epic beard.

[@WilliamAshleyG]

you go gyrl. you should do those beard contests too....!!! I wanna lift as much as you!

[@WilliamAshleyG]

what is this guys name... awsome motivational speaker too..he is as wise as he is fit. he bears his cross. :)

[@Liamfilms999]

plus a beard, sunnies and a bucket hat. so much swag it hurts

[@Papasmurf532]

all the hating on this has made me like it, like seriously look at mma guys they do insane crazy bad form stuff all the time because they are training for fighting, this is similar because they do crazy intense training to be really strong athletes and its for the glory in a way. who cares about just looking good but not being able to do a lot its about strength and function. WHO HAS PERFECT FORM. seriously NOONE. so keep hating if you wanna keep sucking or just turn to positivity and focus on yourself. if you read that good for you and now go improve.

[@mannyaguillon]

Whats it like to train in canada!? Meaning outdoors when its not snowing or raining?

[@hotmojo1]

Gorgeous home.

[@mosescowboys2280]

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

[@nozrep]

absolutely sick amazing strict l-sit muscle up from some random beast man there at the end of the video. 20:31-ish.

[@spencerflake]

I can't believe that was his rest day routine. what an animal.

[@nerofred5678]

wonderful workout, where is it, who isthis person athlete, or coach ? thanks for sharing

[@iuno777]

fitness bear :)

[@JosebaMartin]

beautiful place to live and train

[@ERW311]

WoD 1 2013 Crossfit games : Breakfast for Time - those transitions will help alot!

[@AdjeyAli]

Yes!

[@frumpty_cumpty]

hes smart and knows his body. good man!