Friday night “Happy Hour” workout. Only three in attendance today, likely because of the cold. Inertia wasn’t much of a problem tonight, for which I’m grateful. Many Muay Thai elements at several stations around the dojang. Vigorous cardio, inventive use of weights for upper body strength training. Discovered a new world of pain involving resistance bands and squats.
Left psoas major muscle sore from previous workout, still stubbornly sore after. Left foot roundhouse kicks were lackluster due to poor rotation. Will need to stretch/massage that some more over the next few days. Turns out that’s a difficult muscle to stretch and is easier done in a ballistic fashion, not static.
As expected, I’m hitting the bags with sufficient power – not much to complain about re: explosive strength. However, my stamina and flexibility are nowhere close to where I want them to be. Will continue to work on those.
Could have probably pushed myself harder in this workout, but could and should are different animals. Maybe I’m putting just enough into it. Left the dojang pleasantly exerted, and thoroughly energized for work throughout the night.
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