sets of 12-14 reps. For more advanced athletes, instead of using the ground for an anchor, hold a bosu ball instead. 3. Push Pull On a Cable Cross This is the third installment in our 4-part series, “Year-Round Strength Training for Triathletes. Read Part 1: Off-Season Stabilization and Part 2: Muscular Endurance. Richardson, A.B. et al. (1980, May). The shoulder in competitive swimming. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7377446 As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves.” – Mahatma Gandhi

The initial journey towards sobriety is a delicate balance between insight into one's desire for escape and abstinence from one's addiction,” Debra L. Kaplan, therapist Over rotating (during breath cycle): can be caused by poor timing, and diminished activation of the shoulder musculature. Many distortions occur during the breath cycle. Nobody stays recovered unless the life they have created is more rewarding and satisfying than the one they left behind.” - Anne Fletcher, addiction specialist Generally prepare the body’s systems for increased demands/loads that will be applied in the Strength Phase (second phase).I really mean when I say my biggest fear in early recovery was that I would never have fun again. The beautiful truth is that recovery has given me freedom and the confidence to go out in the world and leave my own mark.”– Tom Stoddart, photojournalist Your dynamic warmup is the Open Gate/Close Gate exercise. Do 3 sets of 8-12 reps. Don’t force the range of motion here. Rest :20-:40 between sets of this pattern. Also, I no longer wanted to kill myself. I knew all the things people said about a "cry for help," but that wasn't what I had been up to that previous afternoon. Without a doubt, I did want to end my life that day. The thought of death gave me so much comfort in those hours after my arrest. Life had become unbearable and I had completely lost hope. The moment I hit the ground after the extension cord snapped, I no longer wanted to end my life. In trying and failing to end my life, I'd given myself hope. An addict is someone who uses their body to tell society that something is wrong.” - Stella Adler, actress

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.” - Lydia M. Child, abolitionist Sometimes you’ve just got to give yourself what you wish someone else would give you.” – Dr. Phil McGraw Wherever possible draw in the navel by actively contracting it towards the spine (this should not affect respiration).

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The mentality and behavior of drug addicts and alcoholics is wholly irrational until you understand that they are completely powerless over their addiction and, unless they have structured help, they have no hope.” Sein, M.L. et al. (2008, May 7). Shoulder pain in elite swimmers: primarily due to swim-volume-induced supraspinatus tendinopathy. Retrieved from https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/44/2/105.full.pdf I couldn’t believe that anybody could be naturally happy without being on something. So I would say to anybody, ‘It does get better.’” - Eminem, rapper Shane: Not in rehab per se. There was some programming, which was mandated and consisted of 6 or 8 weeks’ worth of classes two times per week. I wouldn’t really call it rehab, at least not like any of the ones I had been in on the streets. The class was facilitated by a dull and seemingly burnt out drug counselor but it wasn’t intensive or organized like most facilities in more clinical settings.

Job one is get out of that cave. A lot of people do get out but don't change. So the thing is to get out and recognize the significance of that aggressive denial of your fate, come through the crucible forged into a stronger metal.” - Robert Downey Jr, actor I realized that I only had two choices: I was either going to die, or I was going to live, and which one did I want to do? And then I said those words, ‘I’ll get help,’ or, ‘I need help. I’ll get help.’ And my life turned around. Ridiculous for a human being to take 16 years to say, ‘I need help.’” - Elton John, singer and composer When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford sets of 10-12 reps. Add small load (3-5lb dumbbells are usually sufficient). Remember to activate the gluteals and avoid slouching by remaining posturally long (as in a yoga plank). DO NOT “shrug” the shoulders. 8. Plank with Scapular FlexionLet the repetitions guide your selection of load (weight). Choose a weight or load that will allow you to perform the desired number of repetitions and sets without causing injury. Consider cycling, where the hips are fixed atop the saddle, the feet are bound to the pedals and the arms are spatially anchored on the handlebar in various positions. From this highly fixed anatomical position, the rider performs thousands of repetitions in a predetermined path of motion, restricting range through the joints and tissues. The healthy person finds happiness in helping others. Thus, for him, unselfishness is selfish.” - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) saying The average competitive swimmer travels through the dense aquatic environment somewhere between 60,000 to 80,000 meters per week. At those volumes, the shoulder system endures 30,000 to 40,000 repetitions each week, as do the hip, trunk and legs (legs actually getting more movement). Triathletes and masters swimmers put in between 12,000 and 20,000 meters per week, yielding anywhere between 8,000 to 25,000 shoulder rotations.