Gymnastics #2

[flexagon]

This gymnastics class was different from the first one in a lot of ways. More people showed up this time, and the initial part of the class (aside from the initial laps around the track) was completely different. We had to do ab stuff, and some leg-conditioning stuff, which were pretty much impossible for me after doing squats on Sunday, and after that they set up some different practice stations and it was kind of a free-for-all. Somewhat disappointing -- if we did the same things every week, I could theoretically observe myself getting better at them over time.

Cool moments: I did a back walkover (the kicking over part) all by myself on a foam wedge, and also a back handspring with a spot. My cartwheels/roundoffs were better too.

After last week strained my right forearm I've gone back to pretty religiously doing my forearm routine in the morning. It takes a little time, but I'd forgotten how good it feels. And this week my forearms seem okay -- go figure!

Comments

[flexagon]

what kind of leg conditioning?

Jumping back and forth between high pushup position and squatting right at our hands, 50 times (in theory), followed by mountain climbers (keeping hands in the same place, put one foot forward and one foot back; jump to switch the feet positions). I guess those were supposed to work shoulders/chest more, but my legs were tired, so I couldn't do them for long :(

were you scared?

yes I was, very!

i need to do this forearm routine.

definitely try it... if after 2-3 days it isn't helping then maybe it doesn't work for you, but it totally fixes me, every time. Here it is:

http://flexagon.livejournal.com/233365.html

Feel free to replace the elbow massage with the knee one! I've gotten really good at making the elbow feel awesome, but I've been doing it your way on the 3rd set when I'm ready for lots of pressure. :)