Still sore

[CSM]

In the middle of week 20 (I know, who's counting?) and did a cross fit METCON yesterday. Feeling it today for sure but the good thing is I completed 5 sets in 6 minutes and 17 secs. Did the same METCON about two months ago at 17 minutes plus. I guess I am getting better!

[jimnyc]

Good for you for sticking with it! Do you ever use a sauna? I sit in there for 15-20mins after most workouts and it has done wonders for my sore muscles! That and hot baths have cured a lot of that for me. But if your workout is REAL intense, you're not going to avoid the suffering!

[CSM]

Good for you for sticking with it! Do you ever use a sauna? I sit in there for 15-20mins after most workouts and it has done wonders for my sore muscles! That and hot baths have cured a lot of that for me. But if your workout is REAL intense, you're not going to avoid the suffering!

I have not tried that. Hot showers do seem to help. My problem is that at my age it's difficult to tell what is due to workout and what is due to old age.... heh.

[Nukeman]

For a mix up try the 300 workout, the goal is under 20 minutes, my best time was 18:25. i havent done it in a while but am working my back up to it.

Start with
25 pullups
50 push ups
50 deadlift with 135lbs
50 wipers ( lay on the ground with the deadlift bar and "bench" it hold it and bring your feet up together and "wipe side to side" to each weight plate.
50 clean and press with kettle bells each arm (40 lbs)
50 24 inch jumps
25 pullups

Its a bitch to do but I tell you, you will feel great in about 3-4 days.....

Fist time I tried it it took me 45 minutes, its a full body workout that really keeps you hopping!!!

[jimnyc]

For a mix up try the 300 workout, the goal is under 20 minutes, my best time was 18:25. i havent done it in a while but am working my back up to it.

Start with
25 pullups
50 push ups
50 deadlift with 135lbs
50 wipers ( lay on the ground with the deadlift bar and "bench" it hold it and bring your feet up together and "wipe side to side" to each weight plate.
50 clean and press with kettle bells each arm (40 lbs)
50 24 inch jumps
25 pullups

Its a bitch to do but I tell you, you will feel great in about 3-4 days.....

Fist time I tried it it took me 45 minutes, its a full body workout that really keeps you hopping!!!

Wow, that's a hell of a workout! I think I'd end up in the hospital! LOL

[Gunny]

For a mix up try the 300 workout, the goal is under 20 minutes, my best time was 18:25. i havent done it in a while but am working my back up to it.

Start with
25 pullups
50 push ups
50 deadlift with 135lbs
50 wipers ( lay on the ground with the deadlift bar and "bench" it hold it and bring your feet up together and "wipe side to side" to each weight plate.
50 clean and press with kettle bells each arm (40 lbs)
50 24 inch jumps
25 pullups

Its a bitch to do but I tell you, you will feel great in about 3-4 days.....

Fist time I tried it it took me 45 minutes, its a full body workout that really keeps you hopping!!!

Hmmm .... I might five that one a shot. Problem you have with old vets are a "few" injuries that have to be worked around. 24 inch jumps are OUT. I'd sure enough have to get that knee surgery. I'm not thinking the deadlifts are all that great an idea either. One, most people of "advanced age" already have back issues.

I don't. However, I DO know from years of powerlifting, to NEVER mix deadlifts and clean and press's.

Overall though, it appears quite the formidable workout.

[CSM]

Hmmm .... I might five that one a shot. Problem you have with old vets are a "few" injuries that have to be worked around. 24 inch jumps are OUT. I'd sure enough have to get that knee surgery. I'm not thinking the deadlifts are all that great an idea either. One, most people of "advanced age" already have back issues.

I don't. However, I DO know from years of powerlifting, to NEVER mix deadlifts and clean and press's.

Overall though, it appears quite the formidable workout.

Yeah, I have to work around a few of the cross fit exercises because of old injuries. I just do what I can and don't worry about it since I am not looking for competition with anyone but myself.

[Gunny]

For a mix up try the 300 workout, the goal is under 20 minutes, my best time was 18:25. i havent done it in a while but am working my back up to it.

Start with
25 pullups
50 push ups
50 deadlift with 135lbs
50 wipers ( lay on the ground with the deadlift bar and "bench" it hold it and bring your feet up together and "wipe side to side" to each weight plate.
50 clean and press with kettle bells each arm (40 lbs)
50 24 inch jumps
25 pullups

Its a bitch to do but I tell you, you will feel great in about 3-4 days.....

Fist time I tried it it took me 45 minutes, its a full body workout that really keeps you hopping!!!

Still trying to schedule the post workout traction from attempting this workout. When I havea clear 2 weeks, I'm going to try it.