Friday March 26,2010

CrossFit864 WOD
Today’s Schedule: 4:15p.m./5:15p.m./6:15p.m.

1 Mile Run
50 Thrusters (45/75)
30 Pull-ups

Abdominal exercise of your choice – 100 reps

Stretch/Hydrate/Refuel/

If you finish your last rep of the wod and are in the car within 30 seconds you are missing an important aspect of your overall fitness/health. If you take the time to work your muscle then take the time during post-workout to stretch them.

Whether you are about to start an exercise program or you are already heavily involved in one then you need to have a well structured pre and post stretching routine. The key to optimizing your level of fitness is being flexible. By being more flexible you are less likely to sustain an injury during a workout, you can improve your range of motion, and help muscles to recover faster from the workout you just put them through.

Post-Workout Stretch: For your post-workout stretch you are better off engaging in what is called a static or holding stretch. You are probably more familiar with this type of stretch. This is where you hold the stretching position (without moving) allowing the muscle to lengthen much like a rubber band. This type of stretching is much more effective after you workout because muscles are naturally more limber and full of blood therefore making it easier for you to get the most out of stretching the muscle. This is what will help you to more rapidly recover after a workout and reduce the amount of stiffness you would normally experience after an intense workout. Train hard, but don’t forget to stretch!

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
– 1 John 1:9

Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid.
– John Keats, 1795-1821

Go Hard Today!

“If you believe in yourself, have dedication, pride, and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards”
-Paul “Bear” Bryant

BE STRONG!
Janice and Jay

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