@sam_gzstrength Had my L5 shift a bit during deadlifts. It SHOULD have been a life-altering injury, but the strength I built from doing deadlifts and other strength training made it a few months of recovery (still lifting through it).
@deadliftblue I’m pretty strict to my split and take my rest day when it comes. Generally, if I’m still good to keep going when I hit a rest day, then I know I’m sandbagging and need to push myself. I strongly believe that rest days should feel earned.
I’ve been starting to realize this myself lately.
I’m most able to get my body composition to trend in the direction both my coach and I want when I’m taking walks (even just a few minutes) after my larger meals.
How do I control my body composition year-round, even when the diet isn’t that strict?
Fast walking.
The moment I stop intentional walks, I start getting softer and sloppier.
I get lazier and sleepier too.
Mentally, I’m just not at my best.
A lot of people don’t see it as “real” cardio, that’s not true.
When you carry a lot of muscle mass, regular fast walks make a noticeable difference:
Your breathing, resting heart rate, lifting performance during intense sessions like legs or back, and overall well-being all improve.