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I have been watching the back flip on Crossfit Journal and was thinking, how cool.
I have decided that 2 things I would love to be able to do are a back flip and flipping onto my feet from lying on my back, Bruce Lee style. Whats the chances for a clumsy, ex rugby playing 37 yr old that always seems to get injured whenever learning something new? Pretty slim I reckon but gonna be much more fun than the old 'run the London marathon' or 'cycle coast to coast' like lots of my friends.
What are your 2 fitness goals?
Things to do before you are 30, 40 or 50 (and maybe 60)
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Posted 25 September 2009 - 06:18 PM
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Posted 25 September 2009 - 06:54 PM
absolution, on Sep 25 2009, 07:18 PM, said:
flipping onto my feet from lying on my back, Bruce Lee style.
Nice one mate
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Charlie Brooker & Chris Morris.
"Don't get hung up on the stopwatch or times, or even weight lifted, think about technique, technique, technique and listening to your body. You will not perform better every session and that is set in stone. Test your self every month keep a written journal not just a forum, a place where you can keep personal notes that you can read to motivate yourself. Don't compare yourself to others when you are working out and likewise do not think that you are already fit as fcuk!!! As someone will always be in front and behind you, ultimate confidence in your abilities yes, but arrogance no, there is a fine line.
But most of all do the things you hate above the things you like or are good at, this will make you a better athlete. Save the things you like for recreational sessions. But ultimately enjoy it, even when you hate it! And finally remember the mind will always give in before the body!"
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Posted 25 September 2009 - 08:25 PM
In terms of fun things to master, I'd like to get decent clapping pullups and bar muscle ups.
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Posted 25 September 2009 - 08:50 PM
I want to do an adventure race before I am 50!! OMG 50!!!!!!!!!
I dont believe for one single minute that my next milestone is 50...........
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Posted 25 September 2009 - 11:18 PM
walk on my hands
stuff like a back spring, iron cross, carthweel etc would be good too
i'd also like to learn another language properly, and do something like the mongol rally
stuff like a back spring, iron cross, carthweel etc would be good too
i'd also like to learn another language properly, and do something like the mongol rally
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 06:58 AM
Chet
U de man!
That is ace. I didnt know you could learn to flip and kip online.
I just need to get down to the gym club to use the mats first. My son has just joined so I may sneak off and start making a fool of myself.
U de man!
That is ace. I didnt know you could learn to flip and kip online.
I just need to get down to the gym club to use the mats first. My son has just joined so I may sneak off and start making a fool of myself.
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 11:58 AM
absolution, on Sep 26 2009, 07:58 AM, said:
Chet
U de man!
That is ace. I didnt know you could learn to flip and kip online.
I just need to get down to the gym club to use the mats first. My son has just joined so I may sneak off and start making a fool of myself.
U de man!
That is ace. I didnt know you could learn to flip and kip online.
I just need to get down to the gym club to use the mats first. My son has just joined so I may sneak off and start making a fool of myself.
have you done any of the inverted burpee workouts yet?
kinda similar
you shouldn't really need any special kind of padding, other than maybe a couple of foam mats
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 12:42 PM
greg, on Sep 26 2009, 12:58 PM, said:
you shouldn't really need any special kind of padding, other than maybe a couple of foam mats
I concur with that. For back flips you will get on much better if you have spotters - ideally 2, but 1 would do.
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 01:59 PM
Sounds dodgy to me. do you realise how clumsy i am? i'll end up landing on my suede and ending up with a neck like Gladstone Small.
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Posted 20 October 2009 - 04:14 PM
2 things before I am 60
Bench press 100kg currently at 95kg 1 rep max (bodyweight of 77kg)
and win an individual world masters sprint championship. ( have won relays at world and euros as an individual) closest i have got was second in 100m when I was 42 lost by less than 100th of a sec ( forgot to dip doh!!!)
Bench press 100kg currently at 95kg 1 rep max (bodyweight of 77kg)
and win an individual world masters sprint championship. ( have won relays at world and euros as an individual) closest i have got was second in 100m when I was 42 lost by less than 100th of a sec ( forgot to dip doh!!!)
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Posted 20 October 2009 - 06:14 PM
Some interesting things.
Had my first back flip lesson today. Killed me. Knackered. I ache from the top of my head downwards. He reckons I am not a lost cause though. I managed some by the end of first session in the harness on a mat. Landed on my head a couple of times.
Had my first back flip lesson today. Killed me. Knackered. I ache from the top of my head downwards. He reckons I am not a lost cause though. I managed some by the end of first session in the harness on a mat. Landed on my head a couple of times.
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Posted 20 October 2009 - 07:26 PM
Chasing the dream! Way to go mate 
Keep us updated.
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Posted 20 October 2009 - 10:05 PM
absolution, on Oct 20 2009, 07:14 PM, said:
Some interesting things.
Had my first back flip lesson today. Killed me. Knackered. I ache from the top of my head downwards. He reckons I am not a lost cause though. I managed some by the end of first session in the harness on a mat. Landed on my head a couple of times.
Had my first back flip lesson today. Killed me. Knackered. I ache from the top of my head downwards. He reckons I am not a lost cause though. I managed some by the end of first session in the harness on a mat. Landed on my head a couple of times.
harness?
*jealous
the last gymnastics place I went to had a "green jumper", which was literally a wooly jumper they used. Never manged to get myself upside down, it's a huge mental thing :S
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 06:16 PM
Here is my instructor Mike
Mike Barnes Tumbler
Not quite me
Wakefield Tumbling team is one of the best in the country. I am in the foam pit next week... yikes
Mike Barnes Tumbler
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Wakefield Tumbling team is one of the best in the country. I am in the foam pit next week... yikes
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 06:24 PM
Nice one. I keep thinking about joining the local gymnastics club, but then the wife "reminds" me that I am busy 6 of 7 nights a week so should probably spend some time with her. Tried to convince her to join as well so it's a quality time thing 
but no go 
I can do the kip up from the floor though so at least I have that going for me
but no go I can do the kip up from the floor though so at least I have that going for me
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Posted 27 October 2009 - 06:27 PM
2nd lesson today.
Went into foam pit. It doesnt hurt when you land on your head, face, back, shoulder, elbow, as I did on many occasions.
I am collapsing my arms when I land partly due to lack of shoulder girdle and thoracic flexibility.
I am practising hand stands and stretching now before lesson 3 next week.
Why didnt i choose something sensible?
Went into foam pit. It doesnt hurt when you land on your head, face, back, shoulder, elbow, as I did on many occasions.
I am collapsing my arms when I land partly due to lack of shoulder girdle and thoracic flexibility.
I am practising hand stands and stretching now before lesson 3 next week.
Why didnt i choose something sensible?
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Posted 27 October 2009 - 09:45 PM
absolution, on Oct 27 2009, 07:27 PM, said:
Why didnt i choose something sensible?
'Cos sensible wouldn't have been half as fun
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Posted 20 November 2009 - 08:42 PM
Had two weeks of as Mike was at tumbling world champs. He came 4th.
We did other stuff today. Cartwheels and round offs then handstand springs. I'm knackered. My hamstring is killing me and my traps are stiff as boards. Tough stuff this pretending to be a 9 yr old girl in a playground, especially when your 14 stone and 38 tomorrow.
We did other stuff today. Cartwheels and round offs then handstand springs. I'm knackered. My hamstring is killing me and my traps are stiff as boards. Tough stuff this pretending to be a 9 yr old girl in a playground, especially when your 14 stone and 38 tomorrow.
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