Check yourselves for anterior pelvic tilt. That is a big cause of lower back pain and general bad posture, also may be why you always look fat in the mirror despite not actually being fat.
[ - ] HeyJames 1 point 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 18:23:01 ago (+1/-0)
Doing that and strengthening/stretching the psoas is the only things that work. Old school PT hamstring stretches will disappoint you and make the pain worse
Start now using tap water. You need 60 degrees to start getting benefits and a cold tap is about 56. 56, 48, 42, 36, 32. If you start at 32, it will be real hard. I did 25 min at 48 today. That's about as cold as I can get it without adding a chiller.
Huh, I did not know that. Good info- The ground water here is about 55 degrees out of the well, I doubt the creek water is a whole lot warmer than that right now, given it's in perpetual shade.
You are literally building a scenario to inflict discomfort so you will have more success if you build the habit first. You will get benefits but the habit is what keeps you coming back. I get more dopamine in colder water but it is harder to get in, that is why it is just part of my routine. It makes it easier to get in. But yes, the dopamine kick is amazing. Also, you thin down and have an amazingly fast metabolism.
I suppose that's why I tend to just jump into the rivers as opposed to wading into them. It doesn't matter how cold they are at that point, you're going in pretty damn quickly as you fall towards the surface. I find a lot more hesitation if I try to ease into it.
I'll scout for a spot with less dirt/mud in the creek and give it a shot there until I get my rig fixed to get back out to the rivers.
I’m dumb as fuck and go balls to the wall on every CrossFit workout I go to which amounts to 5 days a week. Im all worn the fuck out from the workout today and it feels good. I can’t figure out how to stop. It could be because my current situation is a dumpster fire and the daily workout is the only thing keeping me from losing my fucking cool. I think that’s why I go.
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[ + ] PhantomXLII
[ - ] PhantomXLII 2 points 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 18:28:55 ago (+2/-0)
Check yourselves for anterior pelvic tilt. That is a big cause of lower back pain and general bad posture, also may be why you always look fat in the mirror despite not actually being fat.
Posture, gents.
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[ + ] recon_johnny
[ - ] recon_johnny 0 points 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 17:18:58 ago (+0/-0)
Need to start doing those, as well as glute work. Can't do squats or even deadlifts anymore.
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[ - ] HeyJames 1 point 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 18:23:01 ago (+1/-0)
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[ - ] PhantomXLII 2 points 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 16:45:57 ago (+2/-0)
🤢
Lifting?
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Really though, I like lifting more. Running sucks. Ellipticals are cool, heard they're really effective cardio.
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[ - ] mannerbund 2 points 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 16:47:08 ago (+2/-0)
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[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 0 points 7 monthsOct 11, 2023 17:07:08 ago (+0/-0)
56, 48, 42, 36, 32. If you start at 32, it will be real hard. I did 25 min at 48 today. That's about as cold as I can get it without adding a chiller.
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[ + ] mannerbund
[ - ] mannerbund 0 points 7 monthsOct 12, 2023 09:58:19 ago (+0/-0)
I'll scout for a spot with less dirt/mud in the creek and give it a shot there until I get my rig fixed to get back out to the rivers.
[ + ] Cantaloupe
[ - ] Cantaloupe 1 point 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 21:22:11 ago (+1/-0)
[ + ] recon_johnny
[ - ] recon_johnny 1 point 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 17:20:30 ago (+2/-1)
But really, running does suck. Recumbent bike is my go to, although I look like an old fag on it. Fuckit, it's effective, for me.
[ + ] bobdole9
[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 19:19:31 ago (+2/-1)
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[ + ] Indoctrinated_USA
[ - ] Indoctrinated_USA 1 point 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 17:21:46 ago (+2/-1)
Problem is, my knees don't.
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[ + ] Trope
[ - ] Trope 0 points 7 monthsOct 10, 2023 22:35:42 ago (+0/-0)
To be fat and want to be lean is a good thing.
I am normal and aspire to be lean. Working on it.