After a not-so-great Friday morning I started feeling better in the afternoon and decided to stay on track and hit my moderate intensity TACFIT workout. I had my @$$ handed to me. I got halfway through my fourth set of the Program 1 workout (an exercise called “sit thru knee”) and had to stop as my symptoms started to roar.
So, I posed the question to Coach Sonnon, ‘where do I go from here?’ His advice pretty much left me hanging with my jaw down to the floor.
Being that I’m dealing with a balance disorder, until my symptoms further dissipate, Coach Sonnon recommends that I use a traditional “machine” oriented bodybuilding routine.
Honestly, I cannot remember the last time I used one of the Cybex machines at my gym. Well, actually, I do … it’s when I was recovering from foot surgery.
As Coach pointed out, while this is antithetical to what he normally preaches, it’s based on a specific needs assessment – “ Machine strength training is perfect for those in rehab in helping move accessory tissues to that focus on re-strengthening and growth can concentrate in an area.”
"Needs assessment".
After my initial shock, Coaches recommendation made a ton of sense. By using machine training I minimize my rotational movement which in effect will minimize my symptom activation. I’m less likely to lose my balance and thus I minimize injury.
It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to realize that this is an ideal means for me to start to rebuild lost muscle, yet I couldn’t make this assessment on my own. The reason why is clearly ego.
The lesson learned? For me it's basically practice what I preach which is to select an exercise modality that will enable you to accomplish your goal at a given point in time.
Train hard; stay strong; train smart!
Peace.
Susan
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3 Responses to "Reality Check"Hi Susan,
Great post. I'm also a CST newbie and last week, I went too hard when I started my first TACFIT Commando mission only to be extremely sore and unable to move my shoulders for 3 days.
I thought I actually injured myself.
CST Coaches in their forum basically responded with "if you think you are injured, go see a doctor".
It's crazy. These guys have the right attitude and mentality towards fitness. They don't pretend to be doctors and medical specialist. This to me is impressive and the #1 reason why I'll continue using CST workouts.
Good luck.
Alan
Thanks so much Alan. I agree -- the CST team is top notch and I have the utmost respect for Coach Sonnon and crew.
I'm taking Coach's advice, and continuing with a little clubbell work which doesn't seem to have a negative impact on my symptoms.
Good luck to you! PLEASE keep me posted on how you're doing with TACFIT! .... I'm really looking forward to getting started with the program. Hopefully by summer :)
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