Off Season Support Thread: Post pics and your program to get feedback

[KevinCouch]

You go for A.R.T.? I think it would help you imensely.

I do go for A.R.T (and deep tissue massage combined) and I also see my chiropractor once per week. I don't get A.R.T or deep tissue massage often enough though about 2x per month.

You're right if I'm 100% in this gig then I need to be 100% committed to my recovery too. It's very expensive in my area (Richmond, VA) especially if you get a therapist who knows what they're doing. I usually go 90 minute sessions and it cost me about $80 per session plus $30 per week for chiro care.

My knees haven't benefited much at all because i've pretty much destroyed all my cartiledge left in my knees but my lower back, trunk, hips, shoulders benefit greatly from therapy.
Thanks BM

[SideShowDoc]

lol its not cheap but its good stuff. i started using it 2 years ago noticed such a big difference that i made sure i havent skipped a day since. i love it

What has
It changed for you (you too big j)?.

Less bloating, able to eat more, increased BM frequency, etc?

Actually picked some up today for cheap and will give the bottle a go. You just use the three caps a day suggestion?

[bushmaster]

I do go for A.R.T (and deep tissue massage combined) and I also see my chiropractor once per week. I don't get A.R.T or deep tissue massage often enough though about 2x per month.

You're right if I'm 100% in this gig then I need to be 100% committed to my recovery too. It's very expensive in my area (Richmond, VA) especially if you get a therapist who knows what they're doing. I usually go 90 minute sessions and it cost me about $80 per session plus $30 per week for chiro care.

My knees haven't benefited much at all because i've pretty much destroyed all my cartiledge left in my knees but my lower back, trunk, hips, shoulders benefit greatly from therapy.
Thanks BM

90 min of ART? Even if your whole body gets worked on no human could endure that. I went in today and I'm out within 30min. Not to say your not getti g proper ART buy most people say they know it and do adjustments with minor trigger work. It took me a few times to find someone who does it right.

Trust me Kevin besides ART I wish I practiced what I preached more.

[Steve56]

90 min of ART? Even if your whole body gets worked on no human could endure that. I went in today and I'm out within 30min. Not to say your not getti g proper ART buy most people say they know it and do adjustments with minor trigger work. It took me a few times to find someone who does it right.

Trust me Kevin besides ART I wish I practiced what I preached more.

I had a session that lasted close to 30 min and i was sweating profusely and really beat into the ground by the end of the session...but totally worth it my shoulder is 10 x better

[KevinCouch]

90 min of ART? Even if your whole body gets worked on no human could endure that. I went in today and I'm out within 30min. Not to say your not getti g proper ART buy most people say they know it and do adjustments with minor trigger work. It took me a few times to find someone who does it right.

Trust me Kevin besides ART I wish I practiced what I preached more.

no, 90 minutes total including deep tissue and a.r.t. i would estimate that a.r.t. is about 20 minutes and the rest deep tissue. i'm sore as hell the next day. the guy i go to is a.r.t. certified but only recently. the a.r.t. he does really doesn't hurt as much as the deep tissue therapy. i've been told though for someone who does as much training as me that i prob should do it one day per week.

my chiro is a different doc. he does a pretty good job adjusting me but since he doesn't do massage therapy it cost me $120 per month on chiro care and $80 per visit on massage (a.r.t).

[KevinCouch]

I had a session that lasted close to 30 min and i was sweating profusely and really beat into the ground by the end of the session...but totally worth it my shoulder is 10 x better

yes, the biggest improvement for me for my a.r.t has been my shoulders and upper back/trap area. the knees though they claim they can help but with no cartiledge i don't see how? it's just a matter of getting thru my quad workouts at my age.

[The Solution]

Quick Question for those close to a competition. This is my 2nd show, but these last few days I am having a ton of trouble sleeping. Literally lay in my bed for hours before going to bed.

Now.. being so close to a show i dont want to start supplementing with a ton of things. I get in a daily night routine of toning down music, keeping lights very dim etc etc.

Is there any advice? I just have a very hard time. A big mix of emotions of being nervous/excited to step on stage, plus energy is slowly fading as the stage gets closer.....

If anyone could give a hand I would appreciate it.

[Steve56]

Quick Question for those close to a competition. This is my 2nd show, but these last few days I am having a ton of trouble sleeping. Literally lay in my bed for hours before going to bed.

Now.. being so close to a show i dont want to start supplementing with a ton of things. I get in a daily night routine of toning down music, keeping lights very dim etc etc.

Is there any advice? I just have a very hard time. A big mix of emotions of being nervous/excited to step on stage, plus energy is slowly fading as the stage gets closer.....

If anyone could give a hand I would appreciate it.

Xanax helps a lot...a more "natural route" would be a supplement like species somalyze...pretty solid product

[Provo82]

Quick Question for those close to a competition. This is my 2nd show, but these last few days I am having a ton of trouble sleeping. Literally lay in my bed for hours before going to bed.

Now.. being so close to a show i dont want to start supplementing with a ton of things. I get in a daily night routine of toning down music, keeping lights very dim etc etc.

Is there any advice? I just have a very hard time. A big mix of emotions of being nervous/excited to step on stage, plus energy is slowly fading as the stage gets closer.....

If anyone could give a hand I would appreciate it.

valerian root is some good stuff to calm the nerves might wanna try that its not gonna hurt u in anyway

[bushmaster]

valerian root is some good stuff to calm the nerves might wanna try that its not gonna hurt u in anyway

St. John's Wort works wonders on anxiety as well, ask Jason. I told him about that last prep and it helped him a lot.

[Provo82]

St. John's Wort works wonders on anxiety as well, ask Jason. I told him about that last prep and it helped him a lot.

yeah st johns wort is def legit. another good one is called Kavinace helps big time with anxiety and sleep

[aznaro8]

St Johns is likely best thing without a prescription for mood/anxiety, just be aware if you're on any other meds it interacts with anything and everything

[The Solution]

Xanax helps a lot...a more "natural route" would be a supplement like species somalyze...pretty solid product

valerian root is some good stuff to calm the nerves might wanna try that its not gonna hurt u in anyway

St Johns is likely best thing without a prescription for mood/anxiety, just be aware if you're on any other meds it interacts with anything and everything

Appreciate the responses guys, none of this well interfere or hold water weight or anything while being close to and on peak week? Just making sure

Thanks again.

[Provo82]

Appreciate the responses guys, none of this well interfere or hold water weight or anything while being close to and on peak week? Just making sure

Thanks again.

id def run it by jason to be sure but not to my knowledge would any of these make u hold water. lack of sleep, stress and raised cortisol could tho

[The Solution]

10 Days Out Collegiate Nationals
Weight 153

1 Week Out
Weight 154:














Looks like i am getting tighter/dryer day by day.. This is absolutely crazy. I don't know how Jason does it, but he bumped my calories and I am getting leaner...

I hope to god I can have a somewhat decent rebound after this show like Austin showed, and how bush did with adding 60 Pounds!

Can't wait to get back on the stage in a week. I am getting so nervous/anxious at the same time.. Still trying to find some sleep, going to try to take a nap tomorrow afternoon.