P90X: Round 2: Day 88: X Stretch

I was really looking forward to stretching today, because I felt that my body needed an extra stretch following the bicycle incident two days ago. I've been applying calendula cream to the affected areas and so far, they seem to be responding nicely. I haven't been as sore or stiff as I thought I would be, perhaps a testament to conditioning, perhaps calendula. Who knows. I do know that I haven't been prevented from Bringing It during the workouts. The real test will come tomorrow, when Core Synergistics returns for the last time during this round.

X Stretch moves at an easy, relaxed pace. It starts with the head, and finishes with the feet, encompassing the entire body over the course of an hour. I find the stretches to be easy and restful, and am mindful of maintaining good form and concentrating on breathing. I don't break a sweat during this workout. Many of the moves are from the warmup and cool-down exercises found in the other videos; some are unique to this video. At the end of the workout, I'm calm, flexible and relaxed. It's not as good a stretch as Yoga X, but not nearly as intense. And besides, no shavasana or ohms at the end.

Favourite move today: hamstring stretch series. The hamstrings are the tightest part of my body, and these moves are helpful.

Toughest move today: camel. Slightly uncomfortable.

Tony line of the day: "This is Pam. We call her Blam."