RSS – Real Stupid Stuff
I just saw this picture from the NY Times article on group fitness classes. This is stupid. Hurdle Over and Under exercises are a part of my training routine, but carrying a med ball! Come on lets get real here, is it about feeling the burn or being appropriate in seeking a training response. This is just another example of a little bit of information getting distorted and misapplied. Hurdles have a specific place in a specific workout in pursuit of a specific objective. In 98% of general fitness situations they are probably inappropriate.
posted by Vern Gambetta @ 10/05/2006 09:52:00 AM
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2 Comments:
Vern,
I think you are being a bit harsh on the hurdle exercise. The hurdle I just ordered from you last week is for a dentist that really likes using mine in the office because it will give him a nice little micro - break exercise to improve ROM, balance and strength. I wonder if it also does not qualify for some braingym maneuvers that would help him focus better when pulling teeth.
As for the carrying weights - I just assumed they are cattle farmers and are practicing carrying newborn calves over and under a single wire electic fence. I guess this time of year they could also be training to be pumpkin thieves.
Mark Day D.C., CSCS, DACBSP
What is wrong with adding a little load to hurdle mobility exercises? Holding a MB over your head while doing walk-overs can provide some proprioception training opportunities as well as some additional and often need core work.
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