i_like_sun Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I grew up doing gymnastics as a kid and teenager, and just recently started doing some coaching. Its been nearly 8 years since I did any kind of tumbling routine, rings, or parallel bars, but this past week I was reminded of how AWSOME this sport is! It builds core strength and explosiveness like you would not believe. Plus, just look at the kind of shape Olympic gymnasts are in, especially the guys - they are RIPPED. I know its not carrying a heavy pack or working on the finger board, but seriously? I think gymnastics builds an extremely functional type of fitness. You can never go wrong with abs of steel! Anyone else on here think so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBay Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 gymnastics builds an extremely functional type of fitness former gymnast and bodyweight-party-trick-extraodinaire Brad Johnson legendary gymnast-turned-pebble-wrestler john gill has a few thoughts on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizard_brain Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 You can never go wrong with abs of steel! Anyone else on here think so? No, I think abs of steel are a waste of time. In fact, I'm thinking of trading in my washboard for something useful, like a huge blob of fat that I can use for training weight - something practical. Maybe use it to take a bullet at the downtown ATM, you know, self-defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_like_sun Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Anyone interested in a joining Bellingham adult gymnastics class? I'm trying to get some people going with it so we can get adult training sessions going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizard_brain Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 You can never go wrong with abs of steel! Anyone else on here think so? No, I think abs of steel are a waste of time. In fact, I'm thinking of trading in my washboard for something useful, like a huge blob of fat that I can use for training weight - something practical. Maybe use it to take a bullet at the downtown ATM, you know, self-defense. But seriously, been working more on them, and discovered that just plain crunches are good overall and for upper abs, but the leg lifts are a good follow-up, and work the lower abs too. But gymnastics - no interest or time. Just want to run and lift weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_like_sun Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Gymnastics is like weight training with your body. And doing the iron cross is way more fun than bicep curls (not that I can do a good iron cross - I'll will get there!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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