Showing posts with label functional fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label functional fitness. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Methode Naturelle
Small group and private lessons starting in October. More details soon. Contact me if interested.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Hand Balance Workshop Sept. 18th 10:30-1pm
WHAT: Hand Balance Workshop
WHEN: Sept 18th 10:30-1pm
WHERE: CrossFit Central Gym
Go here to reserve your spot!- CLAIM YOUR SPOT
The handstand – a fundamental skill if you are interested in bodyweight exercises. Working it will build strength and help develop total body coordination.
No stunt is more beautiful, more symmetrical, more eye pleasing, more attention-attracting, or more universally admired than the handstand. No stunt is more indicative of highly developed neuro-muscular coordination, controlled strength and power, and skillful daring than the handstand. No stunt is more satisfying to do, more impressive to watch, or more widely performed, than the handstand.
The benefits are many. If you look at any master of this art then you will see a strong man or woman. Put simply, the advanced moves like a pike press or planche take an unbelievable amount of strength across the arms, shoulders, and abs on top of the coordination required.
Look at the arms of any advanced hand balancer and you will see not a bulky 20” arm but one that is capable of many feats of strength. And its not just the upper arm. Even more so is the strength you get in the forearms and hands.
Though the simple handstand does not require an extraordinary amount of strength the various presses such as a hollow back press-up or a freestanding handstand pushup will help you build it. Press your bodyweight with a barbell? All good, but can you actually press your bodyweight?
You see these moves take lots more then just arms and shoulder strength. Most of the power and stability actually comes from the abs and midsection. To hold any position requires a coordinated effort from your entire body even the legs.
The body awareness and muscular control you will develop from practicing these hand balancing skills cannot be beat by any other means. True strength comes from being able to control your efforts to a high ability. Watch a master of this art and you will see someone who can make their body do whatever they want it to…on command.
WHEN: Sept 18th 10:30-1pm
WHERE: CrossFit Central Gym
Go here to reserve your spot!- CLAIM YOUR SPOT
The handstand – a fundamental skill if you are interested in bodyweight exercises. Working it will build strength and help develop total body coordination.
No stunt is more beautiful, more symmetrical, more eye pleasing, more attention-attracting, or more universally admired than the handstand. No stunt is more indicative of highly developed neuro-muscular coordination, controlled strength and power, and skillful daring than the handstand. No stunt is more satisfying to do, more impressive to watch, or more widely performed, than the handstand.
The benefits are many. If you look at any master of this art then you will see a strong man or woman. Put simply, the advanced moves like a pike press or planche take an unbelievable amount of strength across the arms, shoulders, and abs on top of the coordination required.
Look at the arms of any advanced hand balancer and you will see not a bulky 20” arm but one that is capable of many feats of strength. And its not just the upper arm. Even more so is the strength you get in the forearms and hands.
Though the simple handstand does not require an extraordinary amount of strength the various presses such as a hollow back press-up or a freestanding handstand pushup will help you build it. Press your bodyweight with a barbell? All good, but can you actually press your bodyweight?
You see these moves take lots more then just arms and shoulder strength. Most of the power and stability actually comes from the abs and midsection. To hold any position requires a coordinated effort from your entire body even the legs.
The body awareness and muscular control you will develop from practicing these hand balancing skills cannot be beat by any other means. True strength comes from being able to control your efforts to a high ability. Watch a master of this art and you will see someone who can make their body do whatever they want it to…on command.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Gymnastics. Every Crossfitter should know the basics.
Contact me to get started. All ages - all fitness levels welcome. 512 921 7563.
(photos by R. Burns Miller)
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Friday, August 7, 2009
Stubborn Determination.
Here is one of my stories of stubborn determination-
I do have a bit of a gymnastic background but I NEVER trained anything on the parallel bars during that time. It wasn't until I came across crossfit that 1st saw parallettes. I then made a set and kept them in my living room working things like L-sits, in & outs, and the likes.. Since that time I taught myself how to press and hold handstands, planche positions, and to consistantly and proficiently perform other balance/control moves. I have now moved onto the "big bars" and I continue my training with those. I realize now how stubborn my determination is. How stubborn is yours...?
I do have a bit of a gymnastic background but I NEVER trained anything on the parallel bars during that time. It wasn't until I came across crossfit that 1st saw parallettes. I then made a set and kept them in my living room working things like L-sits, in & outs, and the likes.. Since that time I taught myself how to press and hold handstands, planche positions, and to consistantly and proficiently perform other balance/control moves. I have now moved onto the "big bars" and I continue my training with those. I realize now how stubborn my determination is. How stubborn is yours...?
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