m_harv_colorado
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Hi. I am 42 years old. I consider myself an athlete. Still compete in paddling events for 4 months out of the year and basically just love being outside doing sports, skiing, trail running, mountain biking, but my first love is kayaking and now stand up paddleboarding.
About 4 years ago I started Crossfit. It really changed my fitness and mobility in a positive way. I felt stronger and more athletic than I had through most of my 30's while greatly improving my mobility on movements I had completely ignored in sport specific training, like squats.
That said I am currently suffering from what I can only describe as burnout. I am getting minor injuries more frequently, but the main thing is I leave a workout feeling tapped. Sometimes it take me a couple of days to recover.
Seeking something new I read S&S and have been practicing that protocol for the past month. It's been great in a lot of ways. I enjoy the fact that I can still go ride my bike or do something after training and I recover the next day really well. Right now I only have a 45lb KB so that is what I have been using.
My question is basically I can't shake the nagging feeling that I'm not doing enough. I am used to that feeling of having to lay on the floor after a workout...totally crushed. I guess I am trying to understand if I am really doing enough? Do you mix in higher intensity movements like burpees to get your heart rate up?
I understand that I still need to practice sport specific training, but what I am attracted to with the S&S protocol is the fact that I feel like I can keep doing this while I train in the water. Thanks in advance for your advice and guidance. I have really enjoyed reading through the posts on this forum since I discovered it.
About 4 years ago I started Crossfit. It really changed my fitness and mobility in a positive way. I felt stronger and more athletic than I had through most of my 30's while greatly improving my mobility on movements I had completely ignored in sport specific training, like squats.
That said I am currently suffering from what I can only describe as burnout. I am getting minor injuries more frequently, but the main thing is I leave a workout feeling tapped. Sometimes it take me a couple of days to recover.
Seeking something new I read S&S and have been practicing that protocol for the past month. It's been great in a lot of ways. I enjoy the fact that I can still go ride my bike or do something after training and I recover the next day really well. Right now I only have a 45lb KB so that is what I have been using.
My question is basically I can't shake the nagging feeling that I'm not doing enough. I am used to that feeling of having to lay on the floor after a workout...totally crushed. I guess I am trying to understand if I am really doing enough? Do you mix in higher intensity movements like burpees to get your heart rate up?
I understand that I still need to practice sport specific training, but what I am attracted to with the S&S protocol is the fact that I feel like I can keep doing this while I train in the water. Thanks in advance for your advice and guidance. I have really enjoyed reading through the posts on this forum since I discovered it.