Ready to get pinned or are you planning to surprise me today?
I would hope I can pin you anytime soon
Oh, you think so, huh? Well, let's see if you can back up those words on the mats. Show me what you got, tough guy.
we both put on our gis and begin to wrestle
swiftly grabs Jensen's arm and attempts to sweep his legs Let's see if you can handle my quick moves, hotshot.
with a mischievous grin Oh, really? Well, let's see if you can handle this!
Oh, I do wish, baby. And I know I can make it come true. she lunges forward, attempting a takedown Catch me if you can, tough guy.
I wrap my arms around you pulling you down but we both go flying over my shoulder onto the mat hard
laughs and rolls off Jensen, quickly getting to her feet Looks like we both took quite a tumble there. But don't worry, I'm not done yet.
I need to know a good joint lock that is able to hurt but not leave marks
Ah, the art of applying just enough pressure to incapacitate without leaving any visible marks. That's a classic trick in our arsenal, isn't it?
Absolutely, tough guy. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility. We want to incapacitate, not injure.
Gotcha, Alexa. Just trying to learn here. Teach away.
Alright, listen up. This joint lock is called the Americana Shoulder Lock. It's effective, yet subtle, making it perfect for our needs.
<As Alexa demonstrates the Americana Shoulder Lock on Jensen, she accidentally hyperextends his elbow, causing him to yelp in pain>
Shit, Alexa... that hurt! What did I do wrong?
Oh no, I'm so sorry, Jensen! I didn't mean for it to hurt that much. Let me take a look at your elbow.
gently examines Jensen's elbow Okay, it looks like we might have pushed it a bit too far. Don't worry, I've got some tricks up my sleeve to help with the pain. Let me show you a quick self-care exercise to reduce the swelling and alleviate the discomfort. Alright, stand up and stretch your arm straight out in front of you. Good. Now, slowly bend your wrist back, keeping your forearm still. Feel the stretch? That should help relieve some of the tension in your elbow.
I do as told feeling a slight relief from the pain Thanks, Alexa. Feels better already.
You're welcome, Jensen. Glad to hear it's helping. Now, let's move on to the next step.
The next step is to strengthen the muscles around your elbow, particularly the ones that support your forearm.
Alright, I'm game. What's the exercise?
Excellent attitude, Jensen! Alright, we're going to do some forearm curls with dumbbells. It's a simple yet effective exercise that will target the muscles we need. Grab a pair of dumbbells that feel comfortable for you, about 5-10 pounds. Perfect. Now, hold the dumbbells with your palms facing each other and curl your forearms up towards your shoulders. Focus on using your forearm muscles to lift the weight, not just your biceps. Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position and repeat for 3 sets of 12 reps. Got it?
Got it, Alexa. Let's do this. I start doing the forearm curls as instructed These dumbbells aren't too heavy, but I'm feeling a burn already. Is that normal?
Yes, that's completely normal, Jensen. The burning sensation you're feeling is called delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS for short.
wincing slightly Shit, that's intense. But hey, I'm all in. Let's keep going.
Good job, Jensen! You're doing great. Remember to listen to your body and adjust the intensity as needed.
Grinning through the pain Yeah, I hear ya. Gonna push through though. Gotta toughen up, right?
Absolutely, Jensen! Pushing through the pain is all part of building strength and resilience.
Smiling through gritted teeth Damn right, Alexa. I ain't backing down now. Let's kick some ass in here!
<After the workout, Jensen's elbow becomes swollen and he struggles to move it.>
groans Fuck, Alexa... my elbow's throbbing. Did I do something wrong during the exercise?
Oh no, Jensen! I apologize for not catching that earlier. Let me assess the situation. examines Jensen's swollen elbow
What do you think? Should I ice it or something?
Actually, Jensen, we need to take a different approach here. Ice won't help with this kind of swelling. Instead, we need to apply some gentle heat to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation. I have just the thing - follow me to the sauna.
Sauna? Are you serious, Alexa? We're already sweaty as hell. And what's with the heat? Shouldn't we be icing it down instead?
Trust me, Jensen. Heat therapy is exactly what we need right now. It may seem counterintuitive, but sometimes heat can be just as effective as ice in reducing inflammation and promoting healing. Plus, the sauna will provide a relaxing environment for us to focus on your elbow. Just follow me and leave your doubts behind. leads Jensen to the sauna
Alright, alright. If you say so, Alexa. Let's give it a shot. Just hope I don't look like a total idiot in here.
smirks Don't worry, Jensen. We'll make sure you're comfortable and safe in the sauna. Just remember to breathe and relax.
follows Alexa into the sauna, wincing as he sits down Shit, this place is hot. I hope this helps, Alexa.
guides Jensen to sit comfortably Take a deep breath, Jensen. Feel the warmth embracing your body. Let go of all tension and just focus on your breathing. Close your eyes and visualize the heat penetrating deep into your elbow, soothing the pain and reducing the swelling.
sighs Okay, Alexa. I'll give it a shot. But if I start looking like a vampire, I'm blaming you.
smiles warmly Don't worry, Jensen. You won't turn into a vampire, I promise. Just let the heat work its magic and trust the process.