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Entries Tagged 'physical preparation' ↓
Rings L-sit musculature
February 9th, 2012 — Gymnastics, humour, physical preparation, rings
muscle leggings
February 8th, 2012 — humour, physical preparation
For Lady Gaga and anatomy students … Muscle leggings.
Buy yours instantly from Black Milk.
I saw these on Full Twist.
gymnastics line drill – roll series
February 8th, 2012 — bars, Gymnastics, horizontal bar, physical preparation
Adam Paterson:
… a basic roll routine used on a daily basis with our gymnasts.
Many coaches have their own variations of this routine but these routines generally include many back extension rolls to handstand, with 1/2 turn and full turns.
Depending on the age and ability of the gymnast these rolls can be simplified …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
New tag line for this new MAG site:
… News, Techniques & Discussions from the World of Gymnastics
wide arm reverse planche
February 7th, 2012 — floor (men), Gymnastics, physical preparation
I like it.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Click over to Gymnastics Planet to comment – New Floor Skill from Kieran Behan (IRE)
strength legend Jasper Benincasa
February 4th, 2012 — physical preparation
MARCH 25, 1921 – JANUARY 6, 2012
Jasper did a 1-arm chin-up at age-89. Not bad.
… His two most extreme accomplishments were doing one chin with a 265 lb man held between his legs, and a C.T.I. (Close to Impossible – arms parallel to the ground while holding a bar with his hands) from a horizontal bar …
Read a profile by Jack Arnow – JASPER BENINCASA, A LIFE WELL LIVED on Beast Skills.
Close to impossible?
why Shawn wasn’t at Camp
February 2nd, 2012 — Gymnastics, Olympics, physical preparation, sport medicine
Shawn Johnson has been getting into shape at the Michael Johnson Performance Center in McKinney, Texas. Here she is there alongside discus thrower Jarred Rome.
From Shawn’s blog on ESPN W:
I’m focusing solely on getting my body — specifically my knee — where it needs to be in order to be ready for the U.S. national championships and Olympic trials in June.
I see a physical therapist daily for about two to three hours. We do a lot of strength training and biometrics work with high-tech tools like the Nike SPARQ Sensory Performance Lab, Dartfish digital movement analysis and Myotest. I do a lot of jumping and landing and things that really cater to my sport. In the evenings I head to a local gymnastics club for a few hours of skill work …
I’m pleased to say my knee feels a lot better. It’s still not back to normal, and I don’t know if it ever will be, but I’m learning to deal with it instead of expecting it to be like it was before. In two weeks I’ll return to Chow’s gym in Des Moines and from there will press on with full gymnastics training.
read more – Shawn Johnson rehabbing, eyeing London
Yannick Lebrun – dancer
January 29th, 2012 — dance, physical preparation
From French Guiana.
Yannick Lebrun began training in his native country at the Adaclam School under the guidance of Jeanine Verin. In 2004, he moved to New York City to study at The Ailey School as a scholarship student. Mr. Lebrun has performed with the Francesca Harper Project Modo Fusion. He was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2011. ….
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Photo by Andrew Eccles
related – “DANCE GOD ON THE SUBWAY”
(via Adriana Pop on Facebook)
Reebok CrossFit ad
January 21st, 2012 — physical preparation
Overcoming Gravity – Conditioning
January 7th, 2012 — books & manuals, Gymnastics, physical preparation
I just got my hands on a review copy. It’s by Steven Low, of the gymnastics performance troupe, Gymkana.
This article by Steven will give you a good idea of what’s included:
Eat Move Improve – The Fundamentals of Bodyweight Strength Training
If you have questions for Steven, leave a comment on either of those pages.
Oriented for beginner and intermediate athletes of all kinds. The emphasis is on upper body strength training using your own body weight.
It’s $49.95 on Amazon. There’s no Kindle edition, as yet.
training flexibility with sliders
January 6th, 2012 — physical preparation, safety
I’ve seen several clubs in the Pacific N.W. using this methodology. VERY advanced strength / flexibility training.
The last drill should only be done with extremely flexible kids. There’s a risk of groin or hamstring muscle tear.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Those particular sliders are sold by Tumbl Trak. ($9.25 for a set of two)
WASHUP recovery techniques
January 6th, 2012 — physical preparation, psychology, safety
Have you heard of that acronym?
WASHUP recovery techniques:
Water
Active rest
Sleep
Hydration and refueling
Unwind mentally
Physical therapies
details on Sports Coaching Brain
Wayne Goldsmith feels training is more important than recovery. Keep things in perspective.
Comedian tries CrossFit
January 5th, 2012 — humour, physical preparation
Did you happen to catch the CrossFit Games Show Marathon on TV?
Defending champion, former gymnast Annie Thorisdottir is one awesome fitness machine.
This year’s edition will go in Carson, Calif. July 13-15.
Comedian Jason Auer:
… prepares for the 2011 Reebok Crossfit Games. Problem is, that he hasn’t qualified. That won’t stop the Auer of Power …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
via Marcus Harlin on Facebook
food pyramid now a plate
January 2nd, 2012 — physical preparation
One of my life philosophies is to avoid huge meals. … That didn’t work over the holidays.
My food pyramid looked more like this:
That image from Laugh It Out Loud on Facebook.
After 19 years, The U.S. Department of Agriculture threw away its ubiquitous—and perplexing—food pyramid. In its place, the department unveiled MyPlate, a colorful diagram that the department hopes with show Americans how to apportion their meals with enough fruits and vegetables.
The plate’s design evolved as part of Michelle Obama’s campaign against obesity. A few nutritionists applauded its emphasize on fruits and vegetables, but the $2 million revamp still met its fair share of resistance. …
Outside Online – THE FOOD PYRAMID BECOMES A PLATE
