Sleep is one of the most underrated tools to improve performance and recovery. It is so important that early man still slept even though they did not have the secure environment of houses, locks, and security systems. Early man was low on the food chain more prey than predator, and yet from sundown to sunup […]
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We often see accessory work programmed consisting of trunk work, mobility, prehab/rehab, and even bodybuilding. Is this just to fill the hour, or is it important? Of course it is, and let me explain why! The fact that it happens to be at the end of the workout does not mean it is less important. […]
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The law of individuality tells us we are all the same, but we are all different. We are all made of blood and tissue but how we approach things or respond is individual. Everyone will respond differently based on genetics, stress load, nutrition, and recovery. However, there are some general things that you can focus […]
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6 Comments to "Rest Day"
Christie P says:
October 11, 2009 at 8:14 pm -
3 mile run, 20 min. elliptical and leg workout
Ryan Hopkins says:
October 11, 2009 at 11:08 pm -
20 min elliptical, 20 min stretch, 20 min very slow jog.
Worked on man-makers.
Sandra says:
October 12, 2009 at 5:48 am -
Ryan – dude! I can’t believe you worked out Sunday!! and did more manmakers! I’m in awe!
Sandra says:
October 12, 2009 at 5:48 am -
Sunday: 3 mile run 27:21
Steph D says:
October 12, 2009 at 7:48 am -
4 mile run ~ 40:00, then stretched for about 20 minutes
I had to do something– I was nearly too sore to move! I had to warm up so I could stretch.
Steph D says:
October 12, 2009 at 8:28 am -
Um, I second Sandra, Ryan– why in the world would you work on man makers the day after the competition?! What a beast.