"The cyclone drives its powers from a calm center.
So does a person."
-Norman Vincent Peale
Today's "assignment" was aimed at recovery, which is fitting since I learned that my hips and glutes are all kinds of tight and generally out of whack. I'd like to think that my muscles are just so strong that it makes them inflexible, but in reality, I don't put in even half the time to properly stretch, roll, and recover from workouts, stress, or whatever else makes me tense.
Some of my techniques to aid in my recovery are:
- Take los perros for an easy relaxing walk everyday
- Take 10 minutes to stretch each night (especially my hammies & butt)
- Do the Mobility WOD of the day (this guy is great!)
- Turn off the electronics at least an hour before bedtime (I rarely get a good/full night's sleep)
If anyone has some suggestions, I am all ears. This isn't just about muscle recovery--it's about recovering my peace of mind and finding calm when life can seem so stressful. As anyone who knows me can testify, I tend to put a lot on my plate (figuratively and literally...damnit delicious carbs), and learning some techniques to find quite will be essential.
