So, I have added to The Village. Everyone meet Melissa! She is my personal trainer at All Star Fitness Executive Club where I workout. Up until this visit with her, my workouts consisted of me riding the stupid bike for 20 boring minutes. Then, on to the mat where I completed all of my physical therapy workouts, which are not that strenuous for the rest of my body (they certainly are for the tendon, though). After that, I’d do some Pilates led by yours truly, and maybe some push-ups. Then, I’d decide it was time to go home.
Well, not anymore!
I have a plan and Melissa to thank for it!
It was a great evening! The interesting part came at the end when I was doing some 90 degree leg raises using just my leg. My left leg was no problem on flexibility for this one, but my right leg was really hard for me to extend fully due to tightness in my hip. Melissa said we’d stretch that out and see if it felt better. However, while stretching, I discovered that my left leg was very tight in the hip flexor (muscle that runs down the front of your leg right where it bends at the hip). Even more interesting, the left hip flexor was tighter than the right. By a lot! Hmm.
Anyway, I now have a nice workout regimen as well as some really good stretches.
Thanks, Melissa! I shall be seeing you soon! Welcome to The Village!
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