Memorial Day Is More Than a Long Weekend

Memorial Day is more than cookouts, a long weekend, and the unofficial start of summer. It is a reminder that freedom is not free and that many people sacrificed everything so we can live the lives we live today.

Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy

Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy was a United States Navy SEAL who sacrificed his life during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005. During the mission, Murphy knowingly exposed himself to enemy fire in order to call for help for his team. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage and sacrifice.

Friends and family often called him “Murph,” and his story has inspired people across the country to honor him through movement, challenge, and remembrance.

What Is the Murph Workout?

The Murph workout became a way to honor Lieutenant Murphy and other fallen service members. The workout is simple in concept but humbling in execution: a 1 mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats, followed by another 1 mile run. Many people perform it wearing a weighted vest, but the workout can also be modified for any level.

The point is not just the difficulty. The point is remembering, moving with purpose, and choosing to do something hard because we still have the ability to do it.

What Murph Taught Me

The first time Eric Henry tried Murph, he was humbled badly. It was one of those workouts where halfway through you start questioning yourself mentally more than physically. So what did he do? He started doing it every week until it became second nature.

The workout taught me how to handle adversity, challenge, discomfort, and fatigue. More importantly, it taught me that difficult things can be overcome when you keep showing up. That mentality is something I often pass along to my clients because fitness is not only about muscles and aesthetics. It is about building resilience that carries into real life.

Free Virtual Murph With Lft

This year Lft is offering a free virtual Murph workout that anybody can join. I will provide modifications for every level. No equipment? No problem. Outside? Perfect. Gym? Great. Want to do the full version exactly as written? You can do that too.

The workout itself is completely free. All I ask is that if you are able, donate toward the Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Scholarship Foundation. I will personally collect donations, and for every Lft apparel item sold, I will donate $5 toward the foundation as well.

To be able to suffer, challenge ourselves, and push physically means we are still alive. That is a privilege many people sacrificed to protect.

A Simple Thank You Still Matters

We may not all agree on everything, but the sacrifices made by service members allow us to disagree freely, speak freely, and pursue the lives we want to build. Lft and Eric Henry personally cannot thank those service members enough.

When you see a service member, do not forget to say thank you. That tradition feels like it is fading away, but I am here to keep it alive.

Lft’s Virtual Team Training

Monday, May 25

9:15 AM to 10:00 AM

To join the free virtual Murph workout, fill out the Lft’s Rx form below and type “Murph” under interests. I will personally send the Google Calendar invite and workout details directly to your email and phone number.

Fill Out Lft’s Rx Form

No equipment required. All levels welcome. Modifications will be provided.

Move Together. Honor Together.

The point is to move together, challenge ourselves, and honor those who sacrificed for us. I will guide the workout live, provide modifications, warm everyone up, and help people scale the workout to their level.

Whether you are doing your first Murph or your hundredth, you are welcome.

Just Move. Eat Well. Stay Strong.

Be Part Of The Movement.