it’s still crazy to me how good Spider-Man 2 was back in the day. because of that and the original GoldenEye, I have forgotten any bad adaptations as well.

I still keep an old lacrosse ball in the gym bag for that exact reason

you’re not wrong. a lot of the places I’ve been to have different temp classes - when I first started I’d do the 105° classes but there have been plenty of times I needed to step out and take a break to cool off.

last place I used to go to had 95° classes that were more fitness/strength focused, and that was definitely my sweet spot. plus, nothing prepares you for running in the heat like holding a plank in a hot room.

love to hear it. muscles are definitely akin to springs - stretching them out before a lift or sports can limit your ability to perform. powerlifting and mobility are incredible tools for longevity and it sounds like you found the right combo.

fair enough. I meant more so in the context of pre/post workout, but I agree. mobility work is the same as weight training in that more consistent you are, the better you get at it. the seasons I would do hot yoga on off days made me stronger and more stable in everything else, especially lower body power.

I also still sit in a deep squat a few times a day, to make sure I’m a comrade found. if you’ve got an electric toothbrush with a 2 minute timer, holding that deep squat for the full time period is an excellent way to get a little mobility work and it calms my ADHD need to multitask.

love a good foam roll sesh. it’s usually the first part of my warmup. I know the science is out on it’s actual benefits, but nothing helps with soreness and getting the body going like working out all the kinks on a roller.

static stretching is for cool down & recovery, with the goal of increasing mobility when you’re already warm and loosened up.

dynamic warmups, especially in your specific problem areas (knees/shoulders), will help prevent pain and injuries.

source: 20 years of lifting and rugby with enough injuries for a minor in PT. I’ve learned my lesson(s).

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