XAN WOOD EVERYONE from Jake Reynolds on Vimeo.

Raised on inspirational sports film montages, and with an unfortunate predilection for Phil Collins Sussudio [via Patrick Bateman] when my friend Xan and I found ourselves with some quiet time in the gym, we did what any normal men would do and made an inspirational workout video.

With our annual Flag American Football game only weeks away, we thought it best to put together some pro Xan Wood propaganda in the hope it would save him from being the last one picked in the playground. A fantastic natural sportsman, Xan’s body had fallen on hard times, an addiction to Pepsi Max and crisps had left many wondering whether he would be worthy of selection for the upcoming game.

Firing up the iPhone 4S camera, to the bemusement of the 3 other gym goers we started to shoot our man performing various rigorous exercises to prove his prowess.

In the edit bay, adding in the STRENGTH, IRON, PROWESS, DETERMINATION slogans was a joy, matching them up to the strained faces on display.

This video is now widely prescribed by alternative health practitioners as the only remedy for Saltnvinegaritis, giving you the up and at ’em you need to get your mind and body right.