8-10-16 HY: P90X2 - Recovery and Mobility + Golf + Splits + TCF.

8-10-16 HY: P90X2 - Recovery and Mobility + Golf + Splits + TCF.

Mid-Week recovery day, or Combat Rest Day. Either way, I wanted to foam roll.  I started the routine as usual, but then I started thinking that I wanted to roll a little more.  So, I ended up doubling the Foam Rolling sequence.  I had never really understood the "Release" one is supposed to feel when foam rolling until today.  When I hit on a hot spot, I would instinctively flex the muscle because of the pain.  Stay on it for a bit, then move on.  But today, I realized that For the "Release" to come, I would have to allow my muscle to relax with the roller on the spot.  So, I had to push myself to "UN-Flex" my muscle while on the roller.  I have more hot spots on my legs and triceps so that is where I spent most of the time.  But doubling the Rolling time really freed me up to really sit on my spot.  Then, in the second round of the diagnostic exercises, I had better range of motion, better balance and better all around performance.

I had a class to teach in the early afternoon, so after that,  I went out E-Golfing with a former student.  Normally, I wouldn't say anything about an extracurricular activity, but it turned out to be rather rigorous.   We were practicing for 2 hours and my core, forearms and right shoulder was feeling the strain.  On top of it all, it was really fun.

Splits and Flow were good.  Both up to par and as expected.

I wore an HRM for only the morning, and that ended up showing a burn of only 219kcals.  But it was a highly beneficial session.  Great day of activity!