Off Schedule but Still on Track
A full month of Perfect Fit’s Health Services has already flown by, and this week reminded me that routines sometimes bend under real‑life pressures. Because of two mid‑week business dinners, including a quick down‑and‑back trip to Massachusetts, I had to skip my usual Barre and PiYO/SoulFusion classes. Rather than abandon the week, I reshuffled sessions, leaned on Red Light Therapy to keep recovery on track, and discovered a few new benefits along the way.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. Personal Training + Red Light Therapy (20 min)
I arrived at the studio feeling good overall—just a gentle awareness of my lower back after last weekend’s yard‑work marathon. Tricia wasted no time serving up a challenging mix: split‑leg bench dips followed by ramp lunges with a lift‑and‑tap finish. By the end of the hour, my legs were shaking, but in that satisfying “I’m‑getting‑stronger” way.
Instead of standing in the center of the mat for RLT, I positioned myself about six inches from the rear panel, hoping direct exposure would knock out my back concerns and a mild skin irritation on my thighs. Twenty minutes of warm, red glow—eyes closed, light stretches—left me feeling calm yet alert. Later that day I noticed the skin on the backs of my legs indeed looked clearer; a small win I’d been hoping for since Week One.
Saturday: 8 a.m. Strength Class + 9 a.m. Red Light Therapy (20 min)
After two travel days and extra restaurant meals, I craved movement. Bryanna’s Saturday morning strength class was exactly the reset I needed. With eight people in class, including another newbie like me, she paired us up and rotated us through four stations that hit every major muscle group, sprinkling in quick cardio bursts between rounds. By 8:45 a.m., I felt that wonderful mix of accomplishment and fatigue—and I still had the entire weekend ahead. I know I’ll be back in this class again—especially since our family’s busy May schedule will likely wreak havoc on my evening workout routine.
I walked straight to the RLT room, slipped on my AirPods, and queued up the latest Mel Robbins podcast. Standing with my back close to the panel again amplified the warmth across my lower spine and legs. Twenty minutes later, I emerged relaxed and ready to beat the rain to some yard clean‑up. Hours of raking and pruning would normally leave my back and lats barking, but by evening I felt only a gentle fatigue—not the sharp soreness that’s plagued me in past spring clean‑ups.
Sunday: Check‑In
True to form, I woke to a light, satisfying soreness across my upper back from Saturday’s station work. That soreness faded fast, however, my calves tightened as the day progressed—thanks, jump‑squats. Still, the overall stiffness was far less than I expected after a solid workout plus yard labor. Most encouraging: my lower back stayed quiet, and the subtle skin improvements on my thighs continued.
Week‑Four Reflections
Even with a disrupted schedule, the combination of strategic workouts and targeted recovery kept my momentum intact. Standing closer to the RLT panels seems to accelerate both muscle relief and skin clarity, while a Saturday double‑header proved I can bookend a tough class with light therapy and still spend the afternoon bent over flower beds without regret.
Looking Ahead
My calendar opens up next week, so I’m eager to revisit sauna before Barre—the flexibility boost was too good to ignore. I’ll also keep experimenting with RLT distances to see how my back and skin respond. More soon!
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