Thanks Scott,
Had no idea you had similar issues. That’s VERY encouraging. I’m just prior to the spondy stage, but i’m likely bound to be there at some point. For those reasons, I’ve always tried to protect core, but I remember flutter kicks being a huge flare-up for my lower back and I’ve gotten away from anything like “6-inch holds” or V-ups, etc. Which has left me with a few basic things for core. Just read and watched your skimo core circuit– I think i’ll toss that in for a try once I finish healing a wrist injury i’ve been babying.
That said, 100%. I haven’t done squats for deadlifts for many years other than some lightweight ones on the Smith Machine making it very depressing in a sense. As for the current workouts, I’m probably painting a horrible picture by even mentioning bodybuilding but I’m relatively lean, in the 12% body fat range… 5’9″ and now 175lbs. Trying to explain mountaineer physique to my (Soon to be ex- lol) wife over the years was frustrating; Long and lean was a plus. I can definitely tell the weight difference in the few times I’ve rock climbed here.
Starting at 145lbs I think I was a little underweight for my frame; I feel much healthier now than ever, so I’m thinking some of the water weight and fat will shred as the mountain fitness builds. I’d be happy settling in the 160 range.
Can you run these days? How was recovery for you? I REALLY loved running in the military, 5-6 miles multiple days a week was average.
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