RECOVERY DAY
A.
Review Invictus Content from the Week – August is Athlete Education Month!
* The Microbiome & Your WOD
* Getting to Know the 5 Heart Rate Training Zones
* Mind Muscle: The Barbell Class
Do you have a question you’d like one of our coaches to answer?
B.
Mobility and Maintenance
Using our “Mind Muscle” Video Playlist as a guide:
(The playlist is updated weekly! Check out the new 30-40 minute classes with a focus!)
* Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
* Choose 2-3 Lower Body Mobility Drills and spend 10-12 minutes with them.
* Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
OR – Check out @invictus_mobilitytraining
C.
Nutrition Preparation
* Ensure that you have quality foods shopped for in the appropriate quantities to fuel your efforts for the remainder of the week.
Here are some meal prep strategies for you to try!
D.
Mental Restoration
* Different for everyone – could be meditation or could be gathering with friends on Zoom or Skype; the key is to engage in activities that make your life full and help you recharge your batteries.
Did you know the microbiome is connected to your mood? Check out Raja Dhir on The Invictus Mindset Podcast as he talks about how your microbiome can play a leading role in your overall health and fitness goals.