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Post by jfeathe on Nov 19, 2009 12:13:07 GMT -5
Ok, my dance competition is 2.5 weeks away and my endurance is not where it needs to be.
I don't want any "you're stupid" or "you should have thought of this before" posts.
Just give me some exercises/routines that can help with endurance.
Thanks.
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Post by Badalight on Nov 19, 2009 12:13:50 GMT -5
Jogging?
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Post by jfeathe on Nov 19, 2009 12:19:03 GMT -5
My dance teacher has sent us running/jogging/walking a mile before each class (one day a week.) I know I shooting for the moon with this request, but I really want a "qucik fix." Something that's really good in the short-term.
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Post by artyfowljr on Nov 19, 2009 12:24:47 GMT -5
well, a thing that could really help is jump rope. If done well, it gives you quite a lot of endurance. Try to do this: 1 minute 30 secs normal jumping, 30 seconds full-speed jumping, 1 minute rest. Then again. Etc. etc. etc. If you feel like you're handling it too easily, increase jumping time.
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Post by jfeathe on Nov 19, 2009 12:31:30 GMT -5
well, a thing that could really help is jump rope. If done well, it gives you quite a lot of endurance. Try to do this: 1 minute 30 secs normal jumping, 30 seconds full-speed jumping, 1 minute rest. Then again. Etc. etc. etc. If you feel like you're handling it too easily, increase jumping time. Not to be an a**, but my dance teacher has us do that too. Maybe I should suggest we do more reps. Thanks for all the replies. It really mean a lot to me.
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Post by scopedknife on Nov 19, 2009 13:25:16 GMT -5
As opposed to just going jogging 1 mile before practices, go jogging of your own accord for a few miles every morning, or every two or three days. You'll almost immediately find your endurance increases.
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Post by Oti on Nov 19, 2009 14:39:46 GMT -5
Unless you're in terrible shape, your jogging and jump roping in class aren't going to do anything for you.
On your time, run a fast mile. Jump rope quickly and do that for ten minutes. Ride a bike (even a stationary one if you have it) and peddle hard. Your heart needs to be pounding and your legs have to burn.
Your endurance is poor now because you don't challenge yourself. You have to actually put forth a lot of effort and get exhausted.
If you actually work on it, two and a half weeks is enough to see some improvement.
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Post by yamfriend on Nov 19, 2009 17:56:04 GMT -5
I only have good UPPER BODY endurance---my lower body endurance sucks. I get tired after running a block or two! The only thing that I can recommend for you jfeathe is to use a treadmill and over the course of your remaining time before your competition crank the speed on it up little by little. Don't know if this will help, but if you think it might help try it. Just trying to be helpful.
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Post by bigblind168 on Nov 19, 2009 20:03:36 GMT -5
No man, while tredmils are good, he needs to be able to run his own speed. Run a few miles every day whethers its around the block, on a track or on on the highway dodge traf-- wait this is dancing... not dodgeball but yeah, run a few miles every day. When your exhausted, run more. Remember, long strides and run hard. Also stretch before and after. Dynamic before, static after.
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Post by jfeathe on Nov 19, 2009 20:51:13 GMT -5
Who do you think you are saying I'm not challenging myself? Just doing the competition is a challenge considering what's been happening. As you might recall, I was very sick last month and was on my back for over 3 weeks. I'm just now catching up on all my homework and college admissions forms and I've just started back with serious training.
I've qualified for the world championships twice and I busted my butt for those titles so I know what real training is. I have not trained for this how I wanted to or needed to and all I'm asking is for someone to give me a few special exercises to help me. I am a very diligent worker both academically and physically and I don't need your nasty comments.
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Post by Oti on Nov 19, 2009 21:31:45 GMT -5
I'm sorry you took my post the wrong way. That's NOT what I meant.
Your body adapts to whatever conditions it's constantly under. If your endurance is not where it needs to be, that means you have not been training hard enough. Therefore, you are not challenging yourself enough endurance-wise.
To fix this, you need to train harder. Run, jump rope and cycle faster, harder and longer. There is no "special exercise" that can help you. The secret you so desperately want is hard work.
I would think someone with your resumé would understand that. After all, if you know what real training is, why did you start this topic, then act like an a** toward everyone who tried to help you?
Grow up, get off the internet and go train. The clock is ticking.
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Post by Badalight on Nov 19, 2009 21:51:52 GMT -5
Well, if you are constantly running 1 mile after awhile you are going to stop improving.
Have you ever timed yourself? I suggest going as fast as possible as you can on the 1 mile and time yourself. Then try again and again and keep improving your time. once you reach about your limit of improvement it'd be best to increase the distance.
Then once again, try and try to increase the time.
Do 2 miles, then 3 miles.
If you keep going at the same distance and the same pace you'll never improve, trust me.
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Post by Oti on Nov 19, 2009 22:03:11 GMT -5
The only problem with that plan is that the time is decreasing whenever you get faster. Endurance is best gained from long, strenuous exercise. Running a six minute mile is good, but it's only six minutes. Its difficulty doesn't compensate for its short... ness.
Instead, I would think you should set a time. Say, 20 minutes. Run for that amount of time. Each time, try to go a little farther.
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Post by Badalight on Nov 19, 2009 22:09:40 GMT -5
Well yeah, but from what he's saying he is jogging the mile... not going as fast as he can.
Anyway, I'm just saying what worked for me. That's more or less what we did in Soccer and I went form a 15 minute 2 mile to an 11 minute 2 mile in 2 weeks.
And I was already in shape.
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Post by jfeathe on Nov 19, 2009 22:10:30 GMT -5
I'm sorry you took my post the wrong way. That's NOT what I meant. Your body adapts to whatever conditions it's constantly under. If your endurance is not where it needs to be, that means you have not been training hard enough. Therefore, you are not challenging yourself enough endurance-wise. To fix this, you need to train harder. Run, jump rope and cycle faster, harder and longer. There is no "special exercise" that can help you. The secret you so desperately want is hard work. I would think someone with your resumé would understand that. After all, if you know what real training is, why did you start this topic, then act like an a** toward everyone who tried to help you? Grow up, get off the internet and go train. The clock is ticking. Did you not read my post? My endurance is not where it needs to be because I HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINING. I simply asked for a little extra advice because there are many very fit and stong people on this forum who seem to know what exercises are best for improving certain things. And I have not been rude to people in this thread. I have taken every piece of advice by asking my dance teacher tonight at class to lengthen our run AND increase the amount of jump roping. (Thank you Arty and Bada and everyone else). About the jogging, I can get through a mile pretty well. I get pretty winded but I don't decrease my speed. I still think I'm in relatively good shape considering I haven't done ANY heavy practice in awhile.
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Post by Oti on Nov 19, 2009 22:33:17 GMT -5
To be honest, I didn't really pay attention to your post because it came off as really immature.
Anyway, now you know. Run farther, faster. Jump roping also helps, although I'm not a fan of it.
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Post by jfeathe on Nov 19, 2009 22:40:32 GMT -5
To be honest, I didn't really pay attention to your post because it came off as really immature. Anyway, now you know. Run farther, faster. Jump roping also helps, although I'm not a fan of it. I'm finished arguing. Thanks for the advice. Had you simply posted: "Run farther, faster. Jump roping also helps, although I'm not a fan of it." at the beginning, I would have been more appreciative.
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Post by Oti on Nov 19, 2009 22:43:38 GMT -5
I know I offended you and I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to. With my last post, I AGAIN didn't mean anything by it. I hold no ill-will toward you.
Appreciate it or not, it's your call. You're welcome.
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Post by jfeathe on Dec 6, 2009 22:30:12 GMT -5
Sorry for reviving this thread, but I have a good reason to do so.
I went to my competiton this weekend and I qualified for the World Championships!
I was able to get through all my dances with high energy!
I think of all things, the running helped me the most. It's the thing I was worst at, but now I can get through the mile and half we run before every class without being too exhausted.
Thank you so much for your support and advice.
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Post by yamfriend on Dec 8, 2009 21:17:42 GMT -5
Congrats, jfeathe! Good luck in those World Championships!
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