Like running, but you dont move far. Bit of LT work, taken all the good bits out but still interesting a few ideas. ;D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDTZLH0iGTg
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Like running, but you dont move far. Bit of LT work, taken all the good bits out but still interesting a few ideas. ;D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDTZLH0iGTg
That looks exhausting! That guy has some fitness.
I'd end up losing some teeth if tried that!
He did 45 mins of it, had just come back from injury. That was the 2nd week I had working with Him. With what He earns He has to be fit ;D Soccer. But its a routine that works the Lactic Threshold, and is great for Boxers gives good Legs.
Im assuming those exercises are great to help balance and speed, as well as a great conditioning tool.
Dont know whether its observed unless its enlarged. He is working with 15 mil elastic round each ankle, thats why He doesnt move much ;D.
cant tell the size of the elastic, but the elastic rope is quite visible.
I'm wondering how high its tied though.. just about the height of is head?
It is gives a better feel for the quads and hip flexus
looks like it gives the Motor Neurons a hell of a workout! ;)Quote:
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If I blinked I would have missed his feet touching the floor!!
Bet it really improves the response from your feet for boxing?
Scrap there is so much awesome stuff there I don't know where to begin!
I am so going to try it! The stretches look awesome too - the first one targeting the psoas and glutes and probably more muscles all at once is such an efficient effective way to stretch!
Plus the band around the head and the hops - looks so good for balance.
I bet the bands being there are great for hamstring development? I have to watch it again a few times to understand everything that is going on there but you have truly amazed me once again! :)
On a non-intellectual level I think it'd be a really convenient alternative when it's too dark etc to train outside and when you need to make good use of a small amount of time at home. I used to use a wind trainer on the bike but it's too noisy for other people at night where I am now. So many reasons that this is awesome Scrap!
Sharla, the 2nd stretch is the best one i know for the Groin, you push into the arm with the knee plus it isolates.
Ok trying to look at how i think this is working - correct me if I'm way off.
The band in his first position forces him to keep his centre of gravity over his feet. If he began to go headfirst his feet would come out from under him.
If we run without bands we probably adjust our strides etc to allow us to throw our bodyweight all over the place. This is bad for anyone because of the injuries that can occur from leaning too much one way and putting stress on weaker or overworked areas. Also posture would become bad and that leads to a whole range of back and spinal issues.
This is bad for a boxer because it means you are more likely to have momentum you can't control and will find yourself falling into your opponent, over-reaching etc etc.
Also not allowing yourself to lean too much forward allows you to increase your cadence and run efficiently. Top sprinters do not lean forward. Increasing cadence is generally accepted as being the most efficient way to improve your speed.
Changing from heels low and high i think works as a dynmamic sort of PNF stretch. The basis of PNF being if you allow a muscle to tire a little and then stretch to the point it can move voluntarily itself (without being forced by pulling on your leg etc) it allows an efficient functional increase in flexibility.
Increase in flexibility with normal PNF stretching is always good enough to be visible immediately and if you're not forcing your leg to stretch by using another limb to pull it you are working the range your leg can move in when you're using it.
So you work one stride type and those muscles get a little tired, then you change to the opposite which stretches some of the muscles you were just working (here primarily the quads and hip flexors i think) and it works the same way PNF stretching does. After a few rounds you've PNF stretched some muslces while exercising them. :D
Who knows the fact you're doing it with aerobic exercise and pumping all that oxygen through might have some added benefits too? :confused::)
Youve got it Sharla, also while doing the Lunges back and Forward keeping a good Head stability, works the hip flexus and Abs so protecting the Spinal column. For you Ill put some more up.
Thanks Scrap :) I really do find this stuff fascinating and can't wait to give it a go!
I was going to write more but my stupid internet connection dropped out. :mad:
Anyway I'm guessing you do it both with the band in front and behind because falling backwards is as bad as falling forwards. The big circular band exercise looks like it might stretch the muscles down your side under your armpits?
I know this area can get tight and can be awkward to stretch and so it that's what it targets that's a bonus! :D I think when i get tight there it seems to make me hunch a bit so I think they're posturally important.
Also working some muscles in the hips there. I'd need to sit down with a few books to work it out which ones ..... I'll keep studying :D
Good vid scrap, i can remember when i saw this lad first skipping on the wobble board lol, pretty intense. his balance and coordination were exeptional, the rollers are one of my fave next to the wobbly board :) make your feet very fast and light.Quote:
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SKIPPING on the wobble board??!! :oQuote:
Originally Posted by WayneFlintGood vid scrap, i can remember when i saw this lad first skipping on the wobble board lol, pretty intense. his balance and coordination were exeptional, the rollers are one of my fave next to the wobbly board :) make your feet very fast and light.Quote:
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The one with the Lad running is interesting, dont suppose its noticable. One of the rollers is coated and is 1/4 inch larger and different texture. His sense of Feel is working overtime.
I call them Sembrionic Adaptions
what exactly did you use for those particular rollers?
Steel 8" pipe
thanks Scrap :thumb:Quote:
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Interesting Scrap :)
I remember being inspired by you to try something similar to this with two medicine balls. I had to use 2 slightly different sizes because that was all i had available - i didn't think of that difference training something extra itself.
I does make sense though - we constantly run on varying terrain and our ability to automatically adjust is crucial to not on preventing an all out fall on our arses spectacle of ourselves but also just to prevent putting too much stress on joints etc.
The applicability to something like trail running is obvious. I'm thinking it's also applicable to boxing in a more indirect way.
As much as we like to think we can be perfectly balanced in boxing all the time because we are moving on nice level canvas bringing in an opponent will give you reason to perhaps not always manage that and you'll want to readjust automatically.
I know you've said before that the stretch in the calves and hamstrings is awesome too. It sucks that most shoe manufacturers insist on putting a raised heel in their shoes making that so important.
I've been wearing negative heel Earth shoes and the Vibrams to try to lessen the need for this but a lifetime of wearing other shoes with inbuilt heels to this point probably means i need to continue stretching regardless. :-\ Especially as a female with a dicky back - can someone please go back in time and assassinate the dude who invented high heels please!
Heres anotherhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWf-b1zP2E
medicine balls?Quote:
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I'm trying that one tonight... thanks
Looks Good Scrap :)
An ex-flatmate who was a sponsored runner showed us how a trainer had him doing squats on a fitball once. I found it was way too high for me to start off on alone (need someone to catch!) -
This looks far less life threatening with the added bonus of training each foot/side individually. I might just give it a go at the gym tomorrow morning :).