* Clothing Order that will be placed Monday, 3/10, sign-up for what you want HERE.

** Today is the last day of the Paleo Challenge, which means you still gets points for today. You should weigh in on Friday, ideally at the same time and in the same clothes you wore before. We will retest your benchmark workout on Monday 3/10. Results must be filled in by Tuesday, 3/11 @ 8 AM. After that time the spreadsheet will be locked if you don’t have your scores in than you are out of luck. Winners will be announced on Wednesday’s daily blog post (and if you want your winning’s you must pose for a photo op first :-). You are free to eat what you want starting Friday, but remember, the ultimate goal of the Paleo Challenge is for you to change your lifestyles, permanently, not just for 60 days. If you’ve done well, treat yourself, but don’t throw everything out the window now that it’s over.

Active Recovery:

The goal should be as much as possible of the following below. Thanks to CrossFit Invictus for posting this.

A.
Aerobic Restoration
25-40 minutes of one of the following performed at 60-70% effort – easy, restorative pace:
* Swim (this is my first choice, and if you have an ocean, even better)
* Row (focus on mechanics, smooth and efficient with a very low stroke per minute pace)
* AirDyne (keep the pace conversational and relaxed)
* Cycling (get outdoors and enjoy the scenery as you ride)
* Hike (nothing crazy here, find a nice easy slope and go for a walk outdoors)

NOTE ABOUT ACTIVE RECOVERY – The activity selected must be restorative for you. It can also be an opportunity to work on a skill (like swimming or rowing), but the effort expended should leave you feeling energized at the end of the session, not depleted. I would also always prefer to see active recovery done as soon after rising as possible on the active recovery days. It’s an opportunity to start some blood flowing and aid your recovery.

B.
Mobility and Maintenance
* Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
* Choose 2-3 Lower Body Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 10-12 minutes with them.
* Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
– AND/OR –
* Body work from a licensed body worker (ART, Graston, acupuncture, etc…)

C.
Inflammation Maintenance
* This could be a lot of things, but think in terms of compression, contrast baths, salt baths, castor oil packs, etc….

D.
Nutrition Preparation
* Ensure that you have quality foods prepared in the appropriate quantities to fuel your efforts for the remainder of the week.

E.
Mental Restoration
* Different for everyone – could be meditation or could be gathering with friends; the key is to engage in activities that make your life full and help you recharge your batteries.

For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed.

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