RECOVERY DAY
A.
Review Invictus Content from the Week – August is Athlete Education Month!
* Microbes and Your WOD
* The Farmer’s Carry – A Super Beneficial Yet Underused Exercise
* How to Become a Wall Baller in 3 Simple Steps
* Mind Muscle Class: Long Lunge Hold & Ankles
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. Over 150 videos to choose from!)
* 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.
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.
Listen to the latest Invictus Mindset Podcast for inspiration:
Sometimes You Win And Sometimes You Learn featuring 5X CrossFit Games Athlete Bethany Shadburne