Here we are. Here we are. Week two is upon us. But let's process some things that may or may not have went down this first week back post Shelter in Place.
"Everything is heavy and I suck." Yep, lifting weights is hard. Resistance is defined as the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument. So to say there was a disagreement between you and the barbell or even the alarm clock may be an understatement. If you made your way in the gym, no matter the resistance and walked through those doors then take that win. Take it with a smile. Take it, damnit! I am here to assure you that not all is lost. You didn't lose all your strength and your months or years of training hasn't flown out the window. It's in there. You just need to get to know each other a little bit longer. This is more the reason we have opted away from the traditional Max Effort Principles. It was a 10RM for three working sets the first week. It will be an 8RM for 3 working sets this week. Just making our way ever the bit closer to building that confidence to handle that heavy weight again. I suck Sucking air, I'm sure! Why do I feel like a Polar Bear running on a treadmill? Never mind Florida's temperamental weather conditions as some days it rained, some it was hot, others the humidity was almost unbearable. Same concept as before but something you may see a resolution of sooner than later. Conditionally you are ill prepared. Your body is going through a state of distress and trauma while you are training. It's basically wondering what the hell is going on out there! It doesn't like being uncomfortable and it feels a need for change. So it is responding. That's what we want! Keep pushing. This will improve in no time. I can't feel my legs, arms, face, and where am I? Well, your body is repairing all of that trauma it just went through. Week one probably hit like a ton of bricks and your body didn't see it coming at all. Be proactive in your recovery. Use your ROMWOD, if it hurts then fight back. Hamstring on fire? Stretch, roll, smash...be proactive. Eat nutritious foods, drink plenty of water, and sleep. I wish I can say it's okay and it will all be better. But you know I won't lie to you! It's still going to be strenuous. That's in the name of improvement. We won't compromise that. Battle the Bullshit You may have had a rash of feeling overload. Totally understandable. Is it a coincidence that every time you try to do something for yourself that it seems like the universe is hell-bent on stopping you? Probably not. There is going to be a cornucopia of bullshit laid out before you. I'm going to need you to push that to the wayside. Whether it be internal or external, if it isn't your immediate loved ones, If it doesn't pay your bills, If it doesn't bring you direct happiness then it needs to go. Battle that bullshit and press on. In retrospect, during this quarantine you said things would be different. You said you wouldn't take the things you loved for granted. You said you would be better. Fulfill that promise to yourself. Do it now because no one else cares more than you. Battle the Bullshit, because the Bullshit is Bullshit. Always in Strength, Dan
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