Recover & Recharge

Yes, we made it to another week this new year. This week the focus was on recovery. While typing this a saying I once heard goes through my head: Recovery is not for people  who need it, it’s for people who want  it. And it’s never too late to join the party.


For me this also raises the question: but what does recovery actually means? Is that;

      • taking rest; doing nothing; 
      • still being active but with another intensity and intention on the outcome? ;
      • fill in the blanks yourself ****

Whatever recovery means for you; I find it important to make the time for it and be consistent in applying this in my active lifestyle. The way you deal with muscle aches, preventing  injuries (big and small), lowering your stress levels..…it’s all important and will benefit you in the long run if you have a plan by hand.

This week celebrating the existence of recovery meant treating myself to an acupuncture session to release the soreness and stiffness in my legs. And going back to the gym (since they reopened last friday here in the Netherland).  I found myself doing way overdue assistive work. And I can honestly say….I enjoyed it. Not because of the fact I wasn’t moving loads and loads of KG’s. Mostly because my focus was solemnly on strengthening overlooked and underdeveloped parts in my body in addition to my overall FIT_ness!

I’m curious to hear what your recovery(plan) looks like.
Feel free to share

Untill we meet again.

–XOXO–

  I.r.i.s

Don’t walk away, not now that I’m inspired

Best wishes for everyone who is reading my blog!
So every now and then I pop on here to check in and keep myself accountable for the things I set myself up to.

Remember my last blogpost where I stated I would be working on training like an older and wiser human being?? Well……….that story turned out in starting over with my training cycle after 5 weeks.  I’m glad to be able to say that – including the re-start- most things are going as usual and powerlifting is still part of the way I plan my days, months + year. This goes with the common ups and downs because sometimes I seem to let the delusion of the day mess up my priorities. That was the reason that the coach assigned me to start over ;-O.

Last saturday I had my first training of the year 2022 with trainer/coach Wim and experienced `-once again- that I’m still open and willing to learn to reach my goals. Even more important is it to see if I am willing and able to put in what it takes to get there.

For me it’s a challenge to develop the ability to learn without fearing judgement from others or even myself. That’s something I will be working on throughout this year. When I’m making mistakes I’m actually learning something new and growing as a person. 

If the situation in the world allows it, there are several occasions I’ll be putting the things mentioned above in practice. So I still have 51 weeks and a lot more days to reflect on what I’m experiencing training like an old(er) and wiser person.

Let’s make it a thing to put this reflection in paper every sunday in 2022 before 14.00

 

Now I’m off to do my homework; staying inspired, improve my self-discipline and not walking away but staying in place.

Have a great weekend.
Untill we meet again.

— XOXO–
Iris

 

2021 Year reflection

My year 2021 reflection, click one of links below to read 🙂
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Een bericht gedeeld door Wim Wamsteeker (@wimwam.1969)

Iris Kensenhuis gold on deadlift at the IPF Open Worlds Powerlifting 2021 -84kg

2nd place IPF Worlds Powerlifting Masters II 2021 282,5kg squat 177,5kg benchpress 272,5kg deadlift 732,5kg total

Iris Kensenhuis European Championships 2021 -84kg gold in the deadlift

European Champion Masters II 2021 equipped & 2nd on classic (3 days later :-) )

Minder vinden…….

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