As many of you might already know, I’ve been dealing with some injuries for quite some time. While I never had certain ones surgically repaired, as I should have, I’ve only been piling up new injuries. Last May, I tore my quad/adductor in my right leg deadlifting, and stopped lifting heavy-ish, only to tear my soleus/gastroc in my left leg in December… while deadlifting!
So, how am I responding to that?
In order to try to become a little more athletic again, and continue to go through rehabbing my injuries, I’ve recently over to Fortune Boxing Gym for most of my training. There is less of a desire to go heavy, especially since most of the equipment is more “functional” and the weights are generally lighter.
I’ve cut down quite a bit, weighing in at 198.6 today, on a bathroom scale. I have been following the training split down below, and while I haven’t been watching what I eat (and I have been eating poorly) or doing “cardio” I’ve still managed to keep my heart rate up and sweat throughout my workouts. Although, that isn’t hard when it is nearly 100 degrees in the gym, every day, no matter what time.
Monday – Olympic Weightlifting
Tuesday – Mixed Martial Arts
Wednesday – Bodybuilding
Thursday – Calisthentics
Friday – Powerlifting
Saturday – Conditioning
Sunday – Outdoor Activity/Recovery
Also, I’ve been using the Theragun for the past few weeks before workouts, although I need to use it a lot more since I’ve been having more pain in my neck and certain parts of my shoulders than normal. This pain is most likely the result of the Olympic Weightlifting, which requires extremely precise technique.
I’ve also been taking both Cellulose and Floral Silica, in addition to my normal multi-vitamin, anti-allergen, probiotics, etc. These are to help repair the damage done from my injuries, although the results aren’t guaranteed and the expenses can add up. Either way, if there aren’t any negative side effects, I think it is worth it.
I’m going to keep this up, while also trying to increase my protein intake, start measuring my performance and also continue tracking my body composition by going to Body Spec and having DXA Scans. My last scan indicated somewhere around 12% body fat at around 210 lbs. That was before I started at Fortune, as I was leaving the Hollywood Boxing Gym.
The most important takeaway from this is to keep it up. Consistency is key. No matter what barriers are in your way, push forward with your strength of will and keep your head held high. That positive attitude of not being able to be defeated will help you stay hungry and fit!
