I have been progressing in PT every week or so, however last night I had reality handed to me on a bozu ball. I was trying to do some balancing on my left side, focusing on my left glute and hamstrings, but no matter how hard I willed it my muscles would not cooperate. I …
Category: Exercise
A Story
If you see me walking down the street you would never know that almost 6 months ago I had major surgery to repair my broken hip. I have no visible limp, you cannot see any signs of surgery and I have a smile on my face. Swimming on the other hand leaves me very exposed, …
That Time I Voluntarily Swam in the Bay
This weekend was full of adventures starting with some long walks around the city and then, yup, a swim in the bay! It might be December, but that did not stop me from suiting up in a wet suit, strapping on two swim caps and loading up on body glide. I have been working hard …
Checking off the bucket list
Look at what I'm wearing!! This might be a rental, but I am fully committed to swimming in the bay this weekend. Stay tuned for details about my next plunge... Happy Friday! What adventures are you going on this weekend?
I smell tree
It's not every day that you walk around the office thinking, "hrmm it smells like the top of a mountain in here." That time of year has arrived, and while snow flurries and freezing temperatures are no where to be seen in the Bay Area, the holiday spirit is all around. My office is now …
Water Works
It's Saturday morning pool time. If you aren't already addicted to laps maybe you should be... Take a hint from Women's Health Or take a clue from WebMD Or get some ideas from Fitness Magazine Or even listen to my cat who loves it when I leave for the pool so she can sleep!
Sore
I have come a long way from my first weeks in the pool. I no longer have to stop between every 50 yards, I have much stronger form and I can swim comfortably for 45 minutes. Of course I still wake up sore the next day depending on which stroke I focused on and it …
Hit the Ground Running
Well of course I was not literally running but once I landed back on the west coast after my long flight I made sure I kept moving to get all of my errands done. I knew that if I sat down on my couch I would not get up and that would not have been …
Resting
I have always tried to work out 6-7 days a week for my physical and mental health. With this injury it has been even more important to work out but also just as important to take rest days. Each day I work out I am focusing on my glutes especially on my left side (injured …
Buns of steel
My PT workout sessions are all about strengthening my glutes, hamstrings and quads in order to support my hip and ultimately get back to running shape. Everything I do can be augmented to be done at home or in any gym so I thought I would share some of the booty wealth with all of …
Almond Jay 