A Few Good Workouts

Wednesday, December 31;

Despite my preaching about forced relaxation, I have been able to get in a few LIGHT workouts.
I'm afraid of doing damage to the surgical area, so I haven't done any lifting with my upper extremities. I think It's better to be safe. One of my very wise blog readers suggested that I "think of it as investment" in the health of my shoulder. Great suggestion!

Tuesday, Dec. 23rd:
shoulder exercises
20 minute ride on recumbent bike
6 sets: Tabata squat holds
3 sets Leg raises - hold for 20 seconds
2 sets 20 weighted reverse ab crunches (I put weight between feet, put legs at 90 degree angle and slowly raise and lower my legs. Ouch!)

Monday, Dec. 29th:
shoulder exercises
20 minute ride on stationary bike
6 sets: Tabata squat holds
6 sets: Tabata leg raises ( I hold my legs a few inches from the ground for 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds)

Tuesday, Dec. 30th:
shoulder exercises
ladder squats in the blue room!!
start at 10 squats.. add 1 squat per minute until failure.
30 squats was my goal, which I achieved (along with a nice burn!)

That's 420 squats

I hate the feeling that I'm back in my old (pre-Crossfit) workout routine, but it is certainly better than nothing.