Mid-Week Recovery Day!
After two brutal resistance days and a grueling cardio day, this is a very delicious treat. My arms were feeling pretty spent along with everything else, so I figured a nice roll would do me good. I had a lot of time today, so I did all the prelim stuff, then I doubled the foam rolling time. I really tried to roll out all the hot spots I could find. Even then, I couldn't get everything to release, but I had a good deal of them release. I was happy to especially roll out my calves after the T25 with Shaun T. I knew there was a big knot in my right calf. My triceps were especially tender. I never can get them to release, but they get a good roll out none the less. My shoulders also were taken care of. Especially my left shoulder, still not at 100%. There was a point where I was falling asleep because it felt so good. But I kept awake. I felt really loose when I was finished.
I still had the Arm Shaper to do, but it was introduced as "Three easier moves". So I figured I could bang out 3 quick rounds. Famous last words. EASIER??? It was BRUTAL!!! I did 2 rounds of the Advanced three moves. I wanted to go three rounds, but my arms and shoulders were on FIRE!!! The three moves are Back Touch, Overhead Bend, and Straight-Arm Shrug, all weighted. I tried Back Touch with 4kgs, but quickly discovered that that was too heavy so I went to 3kgs. Then, I started the Overhead Bend with 3kgs, but moved up to 4kgs for the second round. Finally, the Straight-Arm Shrug otherwise known as the shoulder killer (because they killed mine), I used 2kgs for both rounds. Barely made it to the final rep. OUCH!!! Oh, and I almost forget my push-ups. But I knocked out 30 reps instead of 20. Since today is my mid-week recovery, I was wanting a little extra pump.
I finished with a lovely series of Flows so I could center myself at the beginning of my day.
In the end, I burned just under 400kcals. But I benefited in so many other ways so I am satisfied with today. I'm glad I can relax tonight.
Only people who have done the X2 Recovery & Mobility routine will understand this picture.
Caption: "FOAM ROLLERS UNITE!!!"
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