Time to update the description. WSV50 fencer since 2004. Mostly recovered from two meniscus tears in 2006 (not fencing related) and other minor injuries. Focused on improving fencing skills and avoiding injuries. Goal is to qualify for the WSV60 team in 2012.
I once read somewhere that you should eat a live frog in the morning, immediately upon getting out of bed. That way, all the little annoying things that happen during the day will seem minor by comparison.
I do not eat a frog in the morning, but the routine is sufficiently annoying that the remainder of the day feels pretty good by comparison.
After I shower, I roll a hot pad and insert my elbow into it for at least 5 minutes. I then do 5 active stretches, unplug the heating pad, and move to the bedroom where there's a carpeted floor. I kneel for however long I can stand it [knee exercise] while doing the arm exercises.
With arm at 90 degrees by my side, bend fist to the right and hold for 15 seconds. Release and stretch for 5 seconds. Repeat 9 more times.
Then I unfold my legs and stretch them out and try to do active heel lifts while doing essentially the same arm exercise as described above except instead of a fist, I have my hand bent down (palm towards the body), with my left hand holding it in place for 15 seconds.
After these two exercises, I go sit down and do the remaining ones, which are repetition of the two above except my arm is at 180 degrees.
And then I ice massage for 10 minutes.
Nothing like starting your day with a nice, cold, ice massage. [irony warning]
10-21-2007 11:55 AM