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My balance for lunges improved when I stopped alternating legs and did all one leg, then the other. I twisted my knee one week and went to the all one side approach. In stage 2, you do static lunges and for the rear lunge off a box, it's all one side then the other. It helps.

My PWO shake = skim milk and a scoop of whey. Shake. It's still cold enough here that I leave it in the car, though I'm planning to add a couple ice cubes when it gets warmer out. No need to Jamba Juice or whatever. Bring your own.

And if there were ever a time to eat simple sugars, it's right after you've worked out. This is a John Berardi principle - after lifting, your body will quickly metabolize sugar and put them to good use. So if the "all fruit smoothie" is truly all fruit, then what's the problem?

I'd get my protein ASAP after working out. But I've definitely had days in the past where I was SOOO sore, so I make getting those protein shakes a big priority.