I’ve been throwing in some self-indulgence after a workout lately. My gym has a good whirlpool, so after a hard workout, I soak for awhile.
I should probably be doing it for no other reason than soreness prevention, but I’m really doing it because it feels good. I don’t always have time after a workout. On days when I’m teaching computer classes, especially if I’m also opening at the gym, I’ve barely enough time to get in a short workout on the weights. Forget a good swim and a soak.
I kind of wish that the end of the day would be a good time to work out. With my schedule and basic personal rhythm, morning workouts tend to get done. I’ll blow off an evening workout. But the wonderful relaxation I feel after a hard swim and a good soak in the hot tub would definitely be conducive to a good night’s sleep.
Thing is, if I work out in the mornings, I’m considerably lesslikely to blow off the workout, which is more or less why I do it.
Question for the female swimmers, how in hell do you keep a decent manicure? I’m finding that for the most part, my nails are softer and polish peels right off. I’m not talking long daggers here, but nicely-filed shortish fingernails.