Physical Therapy and Workout

 9/17/24

Morning Breathing: Wim Hof Breathwork

3 Rounds

Deficit Handstand Push Ups (hands on yoga blocks) 4, 5, 4

Pull Ups 20, 15, 12

Explosive Leg Raises 20, 18, 12

Then

45 minutes of meditation stretching

Then

Physical Therapy for ankle and foot rehab

Body: Feeling really good no aches or pains other than right elbow

Mind: Feeling like a tired brain today. Lots of computer work usually does this to me.

Notes: Today was another step forward towards my goals. At PT I was able to do my first squat (bodyweight to a box) but that is progress from not being able to put any weight on my foot. I do all PT exercises out of my boot so it feels good to have my foot on the ground. With the flat foot reconstruction surgery, it has basically created a new foot and that means new sensations on the ground. I will also need to learn how to properly put pressure into this new foot. 

I have been really enjoying these long breathing and stretching sessions I have been completing. I think that stretching was majorly overlooked in my education and now I am finally digging into what proper stretching looks like and ways to increase range of motion through strength exercises. Being able to move, move well, and have control of big ranges of movement I feel is a key to keeping the body healthy. My body seems to hate me when I neglect that and just focus on lifting.