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Comment on Resistance Rainbow by Matt M.

Matt M. — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:01:01 +0000

ahhh…i hadn’t realized…jumped back in too soon? been there and done that.

Comment on Resistance Rainbow by Matt Baldwin

Matt Baldwin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:03:02 +0000

I did get the message, but, unfortunately, besides the hole in my leg which will keep me from sprinting for at least 2-3 more weeks, I think, I have a toddler birthday party to attend… in Gatlinburg!

Comment on Resistance Rainbow by Matt M.

Matt M. — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:25:20 +0000

gonna do this today at home as well…did my deads yesterday at the gym after the 12noon class but was slippin’ out of work so not enough time for it all. did you get the message about the track on sunday?

Comment on regreasing and regrooving by Matt Baldwin

Matt Baldwin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:05:30 +0000

Matt this seems like a great idea. I’ll try something like this tomorrow on pull-ups. I’m doing multiple sets of plain, unassisted Ring Dips today. Shooting for 10-15 sets during the day. For each set, 5 reps are the minimum (unless, as it seems right now, they are actually my maximum).

Comment on regreasing and regrooving by Matt M.

Matt M. — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:29:24 +0000

i tried something last saturday to work on with my deadlift strength cycle.

Pullups and Ring Dips
Set 1: no assistance, max rep
Set 2: purple band
Set 3: red band

you get the idea…

first observation: i’m a dumb*** for not warming up for either of these.

next time (this friday) I’m gonna do a pyramid: start w/ max assistance and work through to no assistance and then back to max assistanc. max reps each set.

Comment on Setback and Setbacks by dan f

dan f — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:15:05 +0000

Hey Matt- we’re missing you at 0520 for sure. Pretty soon this will all be in the rear view mirror, but in the mean time let me know if you need anything.

Comment on Setback and Setbacks by padremambo

padremambo — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:00:40 +0000

Matt, that is ugly. But there is plenty of other ways to work the body, even if you can’t do pistols. Is stretching off limits?

Comment on Setback and Setbacks by Seth C.

Seth C. — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:40:44 +0000

Matt,
That sounds like a nasty, nasty wound. Just take it easy and let your body do the nature thing. The Tao of Healing if you will. At least you can keep your diet intact and I’m sure some strong Vitamin E will help your wound, although I could be very wrong.

See you in class!

Comment on Pairs by J$

J$ — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:56:24 +0000

Hey Matt,
Sorry to hear about your incission. You may already know all this but the nurse in me can’t help but to share my wound healing knowledge. Protien is very important for wound healing. So make sure you are getting enough protien. Avoid smoking and elevated blood sugars (I think I can safely assume that is not an issue for you). Also avoid any pressure over the wound. This is newly knit skin, baby skin and will remain fragile for a long time (weeks to months). Even once the dermis is closed there is still healing going on beneath the skin. The body is smart in that it closes the dermis first to stop the portal of entry for infection. Report signs of infection to your MD immediately such as redness, warmth, fever, increase in pain, or purulent drainage. Adequate hydration and proper sleep also speed wound healing. I imagine with a new baby a good night’s sleep might be difficult. Again, I appologize if you already know all this. I wish you a speedy recovery and the patience to allow your body to heal so that you can go on to bigger and better Crossfit workouts. J$

Comment on At the Seams by gawain

gawain — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:46:44 +0000

A few years ago, when I was making more of a concerted effort than the previous year, all I wanted to do was get there. I might go 20 minutes before closing; I might have little time. I might just do 10 laps in the pool. But it helped form a habit. For whatever reason, its easy to just stay at home and not move.

Speaking of which, I’m going to the gym.