Thursday, August 29, 2019

Recovery methods 2: everything hurts

Tl:dr
- movement is lubrication
- go for a brisk walk

A month ago i couldnt move without pain or discomfort. I was still dragging my ass to the gym a few times a week to do something. Literally anything.

I asked my girlfriend if we could go for a long walk since we had been inside all day. Im not gonna say this would have been a cakewalk if i was well, but a few miles through the florida sun had me on deaths door.

2 things happened:
- the next day i felt god damn amazing
- i started to prioritize moving over lifting

How good is your strength if you cant move like a person? Not much dude. Im not saying walking rules and lifting drools. Im still in the gym 3 to 4 times a week. But placing an emphasis on recovery makes the strength youre training for more attainable and more usable.

Mix this together with something anti inflammatory like fasting and baby, you got a stew.

What i mean is:
Sunday
heavy, low to medium volume lifting
16:8 fasting
High protein, medium carb, low fat

Mon
20 to 30 min walk. Preferably multiple
Omad fasting
High protein, low carb, medium fat

Repeat
Take additional walking days as needed

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