Observations!
My hamstrings are still stupid tight. I did more stretching on just those post workout.
My overall strength seems better (strong calves, and more reps)
My quads just started to get tired and my hip flexors would just fail.
I had to take some breaks between sets. I think my 4 day hiatus didn't effect my overall muscle mass, but it did take a slight toll on my stamina. I'm hoping to see better improvement next week.
I'm also going to be dedicating time before and after every workout specifically to my hamstrings, hip flexors and lower back. These are my weaknesses (probably from my old back injury), and if I can get those up to par I hope to see larger jumps in capabilities.
Overall, I still love Plyo. The sports bonus is a nice distraction, since I played those sports and it's old practices come back. The lateral frog jumps are identical to a linemen blocking drill I did, except we had to keep our feet pumping during the drill. I plan to get back to that point over time.
Wee, recovery drink!! (Last serving is tomorrow, anyone have recommendations for over the counter stuff? My muscle milk is delicious, but I've heard it might be too fatty)
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I've read from several sources that a lot of elite athletes use just plain ol' chocolate milk as a post-workout recovery drink. I've been doing that myself, and it does seem to help me bounce back faster then just drinking water, etc.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny you mention Chocolate milk. I posed this question to my beachbody workout group and a few people said the same thing. The muscle milk I'm drinking is basically chocolate milk, just with added vitamins and some extra...stuff (I'd have to look). I might just stick with the muscle milk, it tastes SOO good, and I got almost 3 weeks out of an $11 tub.
ReplyDeleteThanks!