Forwardbending asana, June 2024
Exactly what I wanted to avoid happened. I injured myself in the gym on one of the strength machines. I also know which machine it was. It was supposed to train the abdominal muscles. To do this, I stretched my feet under a roller. The upper body should be moved forward. A large roller pressed lightly on the back. The task was now to push this roller upwards with the abdominal muscles. The weight may have been around 20 kg. Instead of my abdominal muscles becoming active, my hip flexors became active. At first I thought it was just a simple case of sore muscles, but it turned out to be worse than that. When I ran, I kept almost collapsing. It was mainly the left side that was affected.
Well, I wanted to give my body some rest. The good news is that everything has actually improved. However, I have lost quite a few asanas. Turns to the left are very weak. I will take pictures.
I curse. But I also see that the body is healing.
The first half of 2024 is drawing to a close. A good time to practise more consistently again. There is no alternative.
During the time when I was only practicing irregularly, I was in the functional room at the gym. I'm staying away from the weight machines for now. Callisthenics is a slightly gentler way to train strength, but it's completely sufficient for me. I like the wall bars at the gym. The atmosphere is very motivating.
And on we go.