Now that I am over two weeks out of surgery I've started moving my shoulder again (very minimally). It's so incredible how much the range of motion improves day by day. Like any good Crossfitter I like to make "measurable" improvement. Today, I decided to create a ruler for my cubicle where I can do my wall climbs. Right now, it's written in pencil on a metal divider. I'm thinking that I'll print out a paper ruler and tack it in my cube somehow. I know you can't see the mark but right now I'm at 20. My goal is to be at 23 by next week.
The wall climb is a seemingly simple exercise meant to help increase your range of motion. It's just like it sounds. You crawl your fingers up a wall as far as you can go, and then you hold it for 5 seconds and then you climb down the wall. Do it 10 times. Sounds simple... right? This is one of the most painful things I've ever done. This simple sucker brought me to tears on Monday. While we're talking progress.. I haven't teared up since!
I'm also starting to go crazy with the lack of exercise. No real workout since the beginning of December. That's 18 days without getting my heart rate up and keeping it high for more than 20 minutes. I'm thinking of going home, changing into workout wear and coming back to work to hit the recumbent bike for half an hour. My energy level is pretty good today. I'll keep you posted obviously.
I'm also starting to go crazy with the lack of exercise. No real workout since the beginning of December. That's 18 days without getting my heart rate up and keeping it high for more than 20 minutes. I'm thinking of going home, changing into workout wear and coming back to work to hit the recumbent bike for half an hour. My energy level is pretty good today. I'll keep you posted obviously.
2 comments:
You've Crossfitted your rehab. Awesome.
of course! working on creating goals. Measureable accomplishments..
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