April 18, 2021 – Performance and Fitness

RECOVERY DAY

A.
Review Invictus Content from the Week
* Why Strength Workouts Aren’t Working for You
* Q&A – Movement Primers
* Nutrition Case Study: Oly Lifter
* Consistency is a Muscle
* Points of Performance & Breathing Techniques to Maximize Couch Stretch
* Armen Hammer on the Invictus Mindset Podcast: Simplifying Complex Topics & Talking All Things CrossFit

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:

* 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.

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.

Try this recipe from one of our athletes! Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Your Way!

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.

Check out this Invictus Guided Visualization on Breath Awareness