So, my new Chiropractor says that Planks are Friends. Torturous Bitch! She also said no one should do crunches. What a Sweetie! Got a close look at my X-Rays. I have a degenerative disk in my low back - probably from a trauma or overuse. Thus crunches are not good for me to do. YAY! Actually Ms. Chiro says no one should do crunches but that planks and (supported if necessary) bicycles are great! So today in my workout class, I substituted bicycles for crunches and modified my russian twists. (Incidentally - russians do not call this exercise 'russian twists'. Commie bastards!)
I felt like I needed to explain my modifications to the instructor but kept reminding myself, "You are 53 fucking years old! Your wet-behind-the-ears fitness instructor could care less! No apologies, no explanations! Take care of YOU!" This little mental monologue really got me thru the tougher parts of my workout. Apparently I'm motivated by inner anger! YAY!
Back to the X-Rays. I also have scoliosis, osteo-arthritis and my neck curves the wrong way. And to think, just a week ago I was fucking perfect! That said, considering I am "in this" (meaning LIFE!) for the long haul, I am happy to have information about my spine and techniques to take care of it. Also, after my adjustment she put me on this roll-ey massage table that was just this side of heaven! YAY!
Any Hoo. The Caribbean is still being blown/washed away by Cat 4 Hurricane Irma and she is on her way to drench Florida. The West Half of the US, whom the "Fake News" (haha, I don't really think that!) isn't paying any attention to, is burning by the acre and displacing humans and wildlife alike. Non-yay!
But we live our lives and move along with our day to day activities. Because We Can - We Should!
Make it a Great One My Friends!
I felt like I needed to explain my modifications to the instructor but kept reminding myself, "You are 53 fucking years old! Your wet-behind-the-ears fitness instructor could care less! No apologies, no explanations! Take care of YOU!" This little mental monologue really got me thru the tougher parts of my workout. Apparently I'm motivated by inner anger! YAY!
Back to the X-Rays. I also have scoliosis, osteo-arthritis and my neck curves the wrong way. And to think, just a week ago I was fucking perfect! That said, considering I am "in this" (meaning LIFE!) for the long haul, I am happy to have information about my spine and techniques to take care of it. Also, after my adjustment she put me on this roll-ey massage table that was just this side of heaven! YAY!
Any Hoo. The Caribbean is still being blown/washed away by Cat 4 Hurricane Irma and she is on her way to drench Florida. The West Half of the US, whom the "Fake News" (haha, I don't really think that!) isn't paying any attention to, is burning by the acre and displacing humans and wildlife alike. Non-yay!
But we live our lives and move along with our day to day activities. Because We Can - We Should!
Make it a Great One My Friends!