I'd like to provide a quick update on my post-accident injury recovery. As a quick reminder, I was in a car accident just under a month ago. My car was rear-ended and then hit broadside. While I walked away from the accident, I was diagnosed with a mild concussion and experienced some internal bruising in the chest.
The concussion left me feeling stupid and foggy, and I had periodic headaches for a couple of weeks. That seems to have fully worked itself out. I went to the gym this morning and was able to successfully complete my full strength training routine, though I will admit that I had to work up to my normal weight on bench press and lat pull-downs. I also did fewer reps of each exercise because I've been out of the gym for almost a month. What matters though is that full recovery is in sight. I plan to run tomorrow. My usual run is three miles in just under 30 minutes, but it's the first time I'll be running post-accident, so I'm going in with no expectations. If I don't hit my normal time, okay. If my still-stiff ribs can't keep up with the aerobic requirements, and I don't make three miles, okay. But I'm cautiously optimistic.
As I share the news on my healing, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge what's made this possible:
-Time. You're a cruel mistress who always insists that I do things at your pace, but I love you nonetheless.
-NSAIDS. I'm specifically referring to Ibuprofen and Naproxen Sodium. You guys frequently don't get enough love and recognition, especially when compared to the cool drugs like Oxycodone. But Oxy is fleeting and needy. You two are low key and always available. I love you.
-Hot Yoga. When I was unable to challenge myself like a stereotypical manly-man, you were there for me. I've spent the last year dabbling with you in order to increase balance and flexibility, but you were the one exercise that met me where I was. You were there when I needed you most.
-My wife. She's freaking awesome! She encourages rest and recovery, without letting me be a b1+ch-@$$ helpless husband.
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I'm so glad you are recovering. Taking it slow and steady is the best way to do it so your sweetheart knows what she is doing!!!! Also- pray tell, what is Hot Yoga? My Balance and flexibility are in serious need of some updating.....
Hot Yoga is exactly what it sounds like. It's yoga in a sauna. In my specific case, it's an infrared sauna. The idea is that the heat makes it easier to stretch into the various poses. Wifey and I go to Hotworx, which is a nationwide franchise. There may be one near you. It's not cheap. It's not easy. But every time I leave the sauna, I feel like I just had a full body massage. I've been doing this for about a year, and I've experienced noticeable gains in flexibility and balance. It's a great augment for the strength training and running I've been doing for years.
Well, that sounds relaxing and I can see why you feel so relaxed when you come out! I'm not the biggest fan of being overly warm, but I can see how the heat would allow for more flexibility. Not exactly sure how the balance comes into it- but I'm thinking that would be the YOGA positions? However it happens, I'm happy you have found something that works for you!!! :)
Correct... the balance comes from practicing yoga positions. Hotworx offers several different sessions for different goals and skill levels. Stretch yoga works primarily on flexibility, but still helps with balance. Hot yoga is generalized yoga poses and is a natural next step. They have other sessions such as hot ISO, hot bands and hot barre none that focus a bit more on strength building. They also have HIIT training, and they have a small weight room. I've hit the weight room a couple of times before doing stretch or hot yoga. I haven't really ventured beyond that. Wifey and I go together once per week. She's a Hotworks beast, and hits multiple sessions daily. Her app lists her in the top 100 nationwide!
Holy Cow!!! She IS a beast!!!!
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