Starting a log, will post occasional workouts (I keep a log of all workouts), PRs, new things or anything that might be remotely interesting or something I learned.
Currently I do something 4-5 x / week. I am limited due to injury (knee) that keeps me from anything squatting or running. Anyone go almost 3 months with no running at all? I wasn't any good at it but it really sucks to not be able to run.
Pic is similar to my knees...right one has flared up in the past few months.
Patellofemoral Arthritis
No goes currently? Running, squatting, jumping. Starting to do some airsquats along with other therapy for leg. Inflammation is a non-issue currently...haven't really pushed exercises that may hurt it. I understand I might be looking at 3-6 months of recovery. Need to strengthen leg and work on flexibility throughout.
No issues? PC, rowing, some DL, kb, press, push press, bench (obv)
Immediate goals/plans:
1. get knees back in order
2. attend Level 1 CF cert this weekend
3. Get some Oly coaching once healthy enough. Am still improving despite questionable form, esp. on 3rd pull.
4. Cutting out bad food (cookies, chips) that I like to eat at night. Overall my diet is pretty good.
About 5 lbs heavier in past 3 months. Started with Vegas trip, some continued questionable eating & no running (or basketball...was a 1/week thing). Not a good combo.
I do CF and have taken my down to time to try and work on some things:
Bench (bw x 5)...rarely have I done this lift
PC (bw x 2)
Push Press (.95 bw x 2)
My ideal programming? Other day did some bw exercises for warmup (3-4 rounds 5 pull / 10 push / 15 situps), turkish getup work (up to 44#) for reps/each arm (hurt left shoulder in fall and still not recovered, weak), PC (5x2), quick metcon (did 30 rep PC&J, lighter weight 95#-Girl Grace).
Lift or 2 per workout, some skill work (CF) and metcon (shorter the better). Will look to push my local CF box to move in that direction. Or just do my own thing.
Looking forward to continuing to learn....watching videos, reading, seeking out coaching (Oly esp). Will also get video of myself as a tool.
Want to maintain roughly same bw, get stronger and maintain a decent level of metcon/cardio fitness. Other than basketball or softball (is that a sport), CF will be my main activity. Did miss local Highland Games this weekend...someone I know was there and tried the caber toss. Also rec'd a pretty warm welcome from the local club. Will definitely be checking that out.