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ShannonG
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 Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:14 Post subject: exercise based observation
I have working out HARD for just over the last month; swim, run bike. 2hours a day on average of heavy exercise. So I'm feeling pretty buff.
Today is my rest day but I decided it wouldn't hurt to do this DVD I have from ages ago called Classical Stretch. It's kind of a resistance/stretching thing, makes you feel really good. Anyhoo.....
ANYTHING to do with moving my leg laterally out from my body I SUCK at. I kicked butt on the quad/hammie/calf exercises, but anything isolating the hip left my crying like the little girl that I am. There's a lesson to be learned in here somewhere. I am going to try to incorporate the Hip Nazi stretching lady at least a couple of times a week. I think it will help to preven injury in the long run to ensure that ALL my muscles are strong.
An example: Anyone who runs or bikes a lot, lie on your side with your bottom leg bent. Extend the top leg, and flex your foot. Now twist your heel as far as you can toward the ceiling. Maintaining this twisted position, do leg lifts, circles, touch the floor in front of you and extend you leg behind you. You'll be crying too.
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:27 Post subject:
no thanks.
coach tends to view stretching as something better left to the professionals.
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robp
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:33 Post subject:
I"m about as flexible as a 2x4
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:34 Post subject:
| robp wrote: | | I"m about as flexible as a 2x4 |
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andydp
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:36 Post subject:
Since that sounds like a Yoga pose, why not use a yoga band (or other suitable article like a jumprope) to help you pull/hold your leg up ? It would make it easier while at the same time helpig your stretching goal.
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ShannonG
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:37 Post subject:
| andydp wrote: | | Since that sounds like a Yoga pose, why not use a yoga band (or other suitable article like a jumprope) to help you pull/hold your leg up ? It would make it easier while at the same time helpig your stretching goal. |
Because I don't want help, I want to get stronger. The exercise I mentioned is a strengthening one, not a stretch.
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andydp
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:39 Post subject:
| ShannonG wrote: |
Because I don't want help, I want to get stronger. The exercise I mentioned is a strengthening one, not a stretch. |
Doing Yoga does help in strengtening and flexibility. All I am suggesting is something to help you in your endeavors at least until you're stronger.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 14:43 Post subject:
guess i'm doing it wrong.
how many do you want?
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akern
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 15:28 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | guess i'm doing it wrong.
how many do you want? |
You must be Elasti-girl.
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Maddies Wench
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 15:39 Post subject:
| andydp wrote: | | Since that sounds like a Yoga pose, why not use a yoga band (or other suitable article like a jumprope) to help you pull/hold your leg up ? It would make it easier while at the same time helpig your stretching goal. |
Yoga makes me toot.
Wait...everything make me toot. Nevermind.
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 15:40 Post subject:
| Maddie's Wench wrote: |
Yoga makes me toot.
Wait...everything make me toot. Nevermind. |
can I have the franchise rights on that t-shirt?
first line on the front.
second line on the back.
I'll make a killing.
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 05/20/05 - 15:55 Post subject:
| Quote: | | An example: Anyone who runs or bikes a lot, lie on your side with your bottom leg bent. Extend the top leg, and flex your foot. Now twist your heel as far as you can toward the ceiling. Maintaining this twisted position, do leg lifts, circles, touch the floor in front of you and extend you leg behind you. You'll be crying too. |
I won't be crying, this is all skating is, i can do this til the cows come home, go through the slaughter and end up on your BBQ. however my hammies are like your abductors. 
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