First week of January…a time when:
- It feels like EVERYONE is sick (I'm drinking tea, honey with lemon, and gargling as much as possible!)
- There are so many birthdays - Joanna, Rob, Kristin, Andrew, Ming and my PapaJ
- People are starting their new year’s resolutions
Now although my overall resolution is to be more patient, I do have another that is related to training…I need to make a bigger effort to stretch more, and what better way to do so than do Yoga?!
In general, stretching is practiced to help lengthen muscles (increase range of motion), and it is an ongoing debate whether stretching has a direct affect on decreasing the risk of injury in athletes. There are many philosophies out there, but what I’ve found to work for me is a session of dynamic stretching before training, followed by static stretching after. So far I’ve been lucky to stay away from injury (knock on wood PLEASE!!!).
When to Stretch – Experts Recommend Static Stretching After Exercise (About.Com)
Yoga for me has now become a time when I can focus on stretching out my back (since I am always in a seated position: rowing, sitting at a desk, and driving), be in tune with my breathing, and strengthen my core.
There is no doubt that I am one of many new members at this Yoga Studio (the room is absolutely packed!) – plus, I’m taking advantage of their new member’s promo (don’t mind if I do thank youJ). I’ve gone three times this week, and it has really been a good change in my training schedule. I also think it’s helping me sweat out the silly bug I have that’s going around - it's been a tough week with less than ideal erg results since my immune system is down...BUT, better to be sick now than later on when I can't afford to be.
Speaking about “new year’s resolutions” and fun activities…if anyone out there is looking to change things up, I strongly suggest you try ZUMBA. As you may recall, my good friend Robyn is a Zumba instructor, and she is holding a fundraiser on January 15th from 1-4pm at 49 Bogert Ave in North York. The $10 donation will go to KidSport – a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance to funding the participation and inclusion of kids in sport and healthy living! I will be there without fail, and if you are free, come by as it would be great for you and your friends to support such a great cause too!
ZUMBA FUNDRAISER!
Now, back I go to drinking more Tea with Lemon and Honey (need to get healthy again as the countdown will soon begin for the Canadian Indoor Rowing ChampionshipsJ).
Night
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