Day 11 of 90

The back is fully recovered and stronger than ever thanks to sports chiropractic work in Oakland, a Thai massage in Soma, and low weight, slow deadlifts. My goals are back on track.

Speaking of which, I realize I never mentioned specific goals of this 90 day project. After all, you can’t create a map if you don’t have a destination. There are a few fitness goals that I take issue with, and I am qualified to rant on the subject because I’ve tried the following in the past:

I want to lose x amount of pounds
I want a six pack
I want to gain 2 inches on my biceps

Photo by flickr user darkmatter

Photo by flickr user darkmatter

Each one of these goals place the cart before the horse. They all focus on a minute portion of the benefits of exercise and negatively distort one’s perception of body. This isn’t to say one shouldn’t track physical progress. Metrics are one of the greatest motivators when it comes to breaking personal records, and hacking the mind to bring effort levels up a notch every session. But activeness dictates metrics, not vice versa. When I focused on gaining those 2 inches on my biceps in college, I created an unstable house of cards and a silly looking, useless, out of balance body. Or as others have humorously put it, “Display model only”.  It wasn’t until I put my personal health and fitness first, that I reached any “vanity” goals. But I tell you what, I’m much prouder of my 1000 meter row time than the 4 lbs I’ve lost getting there.

My goal is very simple. A balanced and active lifestyle. Something meaningful beyond the 90 days of this project. These 90 days are an opportunity to reprogram my mind into a lifetime habit via complete immersion. I’m don’t wanna be a runner, or a biker, or a swimmer, or olympic weight lifter, kettlebeller, mixed martial artist, yoga practitioner, or climber. I want to be them all.

Jack of all trades, master of none.

Today’s workout
3k run (≈1.9 miles)
7 mile bike ride
2400m row (≈1.5 miles)
and
100 situps just for good measure.

11 Responses to “Day 11 of 90”

  1. Dr David Black Says:

    It is good to know that chiropractic helped your back.
    Keep up the good work !
    Dr.David Black
    http://www.blackchiropractic.com.au

  2. Dr David Black Says:

    Chiropractic and sports go together hand in hand.
    Dr.David Black
    http://www.blackchiropractic.com.au

  3. back Says:

    Hi Dr David, thanks for sharing this link, I am sure I will find the information that I am looking for.

  4. Amritg Says:

    Chiropractic treatment always help in back surgery. Everyone should take this. It is very essential in bone surgery for fast relief.

  5. Dr. Christopher Says:

    Chiropractors are experts in spinal adjustment, that's why they can help a lot with backpains. Besides of chiropractor there are some herbal medicines that can relieve such pain

  6. Adrianalima Says:

    Chiropractic treatments is the best treatment for spinal surgery. I have used it personally.

  7. Bladder Weakness Products Says:

    “…goal is very simple. A balanced and active lifestyle…” A simple goal yet the impact is huge that all the good points will be reaped in due time.

  8. earn degree online Says:

    Sounds like a good working, good luck with that

  9. Tena Lady Says:

    Chiropractic and natural medicine goes “hand in hand” in treating naturally.

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    thanks for sharing this link

  11. Hampers Says:

    Don't be overwhelmed by outside beauty, what's inside you is what matters most. So better take in healthy stuff.

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