Chazsinger Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Isometrics could easily work! I guess all these methods could work, but I suppose putting in the serious time to do it is the most important. I injured my shoulder last January and stopped working out like an idiot. I gained back some weight I'd just lost....bummer! Went back to working out again this summer and dieting again. Lost 7 of the pounds again and I'm seeing results in just the last three weeks. Relearned all my forms from white through brown and learned half of my red. I go through all the belts daily so I won't forget them. CHaz If at first you don't succeed, forget skydiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphintai Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Yes, injury is a problem. I am a blue belt, but my instructor has given me permission to start my red-belt training because I am past due on my red belt test. I have seen men and women that have fulfilled splits using the isometrics. The only problem you would have with isometrics is if you have weak knees, so I am going to strengthen my knees before I continue them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Why go for that goal? In time, age will restrict it. There was a recorded conversion Bruce lee had with a aging student whom no longer perform stretches and certain techniques. As for myself, I cannot perform some of the stretches and techniques requiring. But, it doesn't restrict my ability overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironberg Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Try this: Stretch after a grueling kicking workout as a break. Then kick some more, and stretch again. The muscles are most elastic when they are overheated. This helped me tons. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Been there. Done that. And it is done in P.E. (not the kicking part). Doing the "gym" fad, I had trainer. He was well educated on the structure on muscles and their movement. He also was a certified therapist in that field. He taught me a lot on the muscles. Thanks for the post, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphintai Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 lol, as long as you stick to trying to remain flexible, even into your elder years, you can still pertain to splits. Unless you slack off once you get older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 lol, as long as you stick to trying to remain flexible, even into your elder years, you can still pertain to splits. Unless you slack off once you get older. True, in some instances: "If you don't USE IT...you'll LOOSE IT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=6186 A collection of threads regarding stretching in Health and Fitness. Which is where I'm moving this to. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 I don't need to stretch, or stretch for a lrngth of time, in most instances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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