Quick update: I began my morning with a Sprint session in the pool for time. This workout was fasted, but I did in indeed take Ultima at a full scoop sublingually 30 minutes prior to hitting the water. I felt very heavy in the water at first. This is typical when I train within 45 minutes upon awakening from a relatively deep sleep. On my second rotation, I began to feel somewhat of a charge in me that was welcomed. I went through my stride-stroke with a very powerful, yet perfect form. After 15 rotations I normally am ready to call it and begin my cool-down. I decided to hit 3 more rotations; it was a great decision. I busted through my last 100 meters with more power than my initial stroke in the first rotation. All around, great workout!
I contribute most of this to my dedication and drive; however, I truly believe that I would not have been able to perform this well without having supplementing N-alpha-acetyl-carnosine (AACA) that is in Ultima. Another great addition is the creatine, which we all know is a vital key in muscle contraction, speed, recovery, etc. If adequate levels of creatine are not present, fatigue will set in and will result in lessoning the contraction to a degree that cause lactic acid to build up (ahhh, the burn!). Luckily for me, Ultima has eliminated the burn for me. I no longer feel a crippling burn, or a great sense of fatigue. I will have to admit, my shoulders will burn like fire; however, the constant motion and the muscles involved are under a great deal of stress. The burn isn’t to a point that I cannot go on; simply an indication that although lactic acid is present, it is being eradicated quickly to recover and continue onward. Another plus for the creatine doing it’s job by transferring a phosphate to ADP, creating ATP.
After my morning session, and breakfast, I helped my neighbors to remove some fallen tree’s from their property. Hell, I had plenty of energy left in the reserve. Once completed, I rested for a while before going to the gym for a full-body circuit session. Nothing really ground-breaking to report except that I was able to perform every exercise with great pose and mind/muscle connection with no signs of fatigue from this morning.
Motivation(s) for the day:
Dying Fetus - Unadulterated Hatred
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ABYSMAL DAWN - Programmed to Consume
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