Concerns, Objectives, Methods

It should have been obvious that certain parts of my body would require special attention. For the most part I do understand that bone density takes several months, years in fact, to become a reality. Joints are more than the muscle strength of the surrounding tissue. The Bones, the Ligaments, the Cartilage, and Tendons take longer than sheer muscle to heal and adapt to the rigors of training. This is why Form must be perfected long before speed is acquired.

Since my rest days seem to revolve around the same types of soreness and pain, I must again evolve my approach to training and application. My Target areas include:

• Knee Strength - ability to stay in range of motion to prevent twisting.
• Foot Strength - less cramps, less chance of fracturing of the delicate bones.
• Ankle strength - titanium ankle routine
• Core Vitality - The most important area
• Shoulders - range of motion, strength, endurance

After several weeks of general fitness goals, I do indeed see a huge improvement to my parkour/urban ninja skills. I also see the same joints giving me trouble, which could lead in the future to more permanent injuries. A new focus is in order.

• Flexibility Training - Dedicated
• Stronger Core Emphasis
• Lower Body - Low Impact for knee recovery
• Upper body - Low Impact, basic methods
• Frequent Jogging/swimming (less impact by far)
• Dedicated Endurance Day Once a week.
• Basic technique (like handstands, planche, martial arts moves in the water)

Strength training always works out if done correctly, so I'll keep that up. The swimming pool is a dream, as you increase resistance 15 times, and everything can be practiced in the water at very low impact. For the following two weeks the pool will be my primary location. Gotta stretch out statically at least twice a day. Proper diet and rest. No High Fructose Corn Syrup, ( builds fat, prevents fat from burning), no hydrogenated anything. Water, Water, Water. Getting dehydrated in Friday nights Jam was a major bummer and def. embarrassing to suddenly sit out and be tired. Rest solid eight hour stretches, with alternating days so the same muscles do not get over trained.

In two weeks I will note my status and adjust as I need to. I will be emphasising Low Impact, and those target areas, specifically the joints.