BalinorNZ wrote:Ill play till I wreck my ankle again probably, because the next time its unlikly ill recover.
Sad really that something like weak ankles can limit ones passions, but its inevitable, all i can do is try not to do moves that are of high risk.
I'm the same. The last injury I had was a tendon on the back of my knee. I was so frustrated that I concidered giving up on the sport all together.
I'd like to play untill my body falls apart, but I fear that that point may come the next time I kick a bag. I've only been playing for a little over 2 years, which is a shame, because I started so late (at 24).
Although, lately, I've concidered giving it away.
Right now I am doing alot of different things to help my game and have more fun.
1 Stretch before and after every session. I have a book about stretching with different regimens for different activities.
2 Plent of fluids. I drink a protein performance fluid before, smart water during the session and a recovery fluid after the session to shorten recovery between sessions. This really works.
3 Weights, I use weights to help keep the rest of my body fit and strong for bigger tricks and combos that require more effort. The important thing about using weights is lifting for lean and tone muscle mass, not for power lifting or a bulky look. Use just enought weight to feel the workout and to add power to areas that were lacking before. Example, squats can help with symposium dex and upper body conditioning can help with balance, shuffle control, spinning, ducking and triple dexs.
4 I know this one is a given, but REST when your body tells you to. If you don't and fatigue sets in then it can destroy your week or even longer.
5 Some sort of peaceful meditation. This will allow you to focus easier and to stay calm. One year I saw Peter Irish at worlds and asked about his summer. He told me he spent part of it in Hawaii. I then asked him if he played alot down there and he said no, I did alot of breathing and meditating. It show in his game so much. That calm is like the eye of a tornado. Stay at peace inside and unleash the beast with your game.
6 The most important part of all this is to have FUN. Enjoy the experience and take it to your highest level.Hope this helps, it helped me to continue to play and progress and now shred is more fun than ever.Richie
richardabshire wrote:Right now I am doing alot of different things to help my game and have more fun.
3 Weights, I use weights to help keep the rest of my body fit and strong for bigger tricks and combos that require more effort. The important thing about using weights is lifting for lean and tone muscle mass, not for power lifting or a bulky look. Use just enought weight to feel the workout and to add power to areas that were lacking before. Example, squats can help with symposium dex and upper body conditioning can help with balance, shuffle control, spinning, ducking and triple dexs.
Hmm.. what kind of upper body conditioning? Like, what exercises and so on.
David Le
I play Russian Roulette everyday.. a man's sport... with a bullet called life.
Most of it basic toning with enough weight to feel and to get a good burn after a few sets. I the idea is to be strong, not the hulk. Curls, squats, and anything I can do for shoulder strength. Keep in mind all of these things help and will aid in making anyones game better than before, but will not make you better if this is all you do. The key behind all of the ideas is to have fun and practice. A short smart session will do more than a six hour shredathon. Most young players want all the moves right now, that can happen if you train for that type of play. It is a building process and figuring out the process that works for you is key.Hope this helps,Richie
I found that doing abdominal exercises really helped with paradox actions, and let me shred for longer. Like 15 minutes on abs every other day for a couple of weeks, then just maintenance after that. For legs, hindu squats are fantastic, and skipping is good for symposium, just don't overdo it like I did or you'll get shin splints and be out for two weeks .
All the exercises I do are bodyweight only, no weights, and they're plenty tough enough for me.
To answer the main thread, I think I'll be kicking in some way for the rest of my life, I'm definitely in it for the long haul.
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