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MeanieD
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Hey all,
Our league is into cross training, but I was wondering what everyone else does and what you think it too much. Currently I swim once a week, do flow yoga twice a week, go to derby practice twice a week, and belly dance a/o do yoga at home on the weekend when I'm not bouting or doing a promo event for the league.
I'm a teacher by day, so summer is quickly approaching and I want to amp up my exercise routine. I've been thinking about doing the Insanity workout, but I don't want to overextend myself. So that would be Insanity in the mornings, and derby and yoga twice a week. What do you think?
Our league is into cross training, but I was wondering what everyone else does and what you think it too much. Currently I swim once a week, do flow yoga twice a week, go to derby practice twice a week, and belly dance a/o do yoga at home on the weekend when I'm not bouting or doing a promo event for the league.
I'm a teacher by day, so summer is quickly approaching and I want to amp up my exercise routine. I've been thinking about doing the Insanity workout, but I don't want to overextend myself. So that would be Insanity in the mornings, and derby and yoga twice a week. What do you think?
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I think you can do as much as you want...just be sure to pay attention to when your body needs a rest.
Our league strongly encourages cross training. We have local sponsors at yoga and spinning class. For myself, I've taken up running/walking intervals to increase my endurance. I have derby 3x a week and try to run 3x a week and then it varies that 7th day. I'm also an ice skater, and I try to get to the rink a couple times a month.
I think the important thing with cross training is getting your body moving in ways a bit different than when you're on quads. At least, that's how I try to think of it.0 -
I am planning on running once it warms up around here. Hopefully this will be our last snow of the year I actually miss running the trails down along the river.0
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We have been practicing USARS so it is mandatory to cross train to build our endurance. I like hiking and walking up hills, also stair climbing. Jogging is good too. Oh and some insanity... burpees are good on a moderate basis , hahah coach has had us doing 50 or so a practice.0
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My League-Mates and I have all started hitting the gym for weight lifting and running on nights we do not have practice.
For me personally, I have started doing interval training/running. You can do anything for 2 minutes, right? (Really, I hate running... but, it's not so horrible on a treadmill). I have also, for core, been doing KettleBell routines and the 200 Sit Ups challenge (www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html)
Sundays, unless I am traveling, I take it easy... that is my off day right now. You should allow your body to rest a little.0 -
Hey Folks
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http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/
I started doing the "7 Minutes In Heaven" workout almost 3 weeks ago, and I am already seeing an improvement in my footwork. :-)0 -
Awesome. Thank you!0
