by Thomas Kurz In this article you will learn about selecting exercises for the warm-up. (The general principles of arranging exercises in a warm-up were explained in the article “A Well-Run Workout: The Warm-Up.”) First, ease into exercise and start warming up your joints by various ways of walking (normal, on toes, on outside edges […]
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by Thomas Kurz In this article you will learn about properly warming up for a workout so as to reduce the likelihood of injuries and to increase the effectiveness of your workout. A properly designed workout includes the following parts: 1. The introduction, where the coach briefly explains the task 2. The general warm-up, including
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by Thomas Kurz In this article I will discuss good and bad exercises because there is much nonsense circulating about this topic and because just recently someone asked me a question on this. So, here is the question, and then my answer (the question is in italics). I have been discussing with different martial artists
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by Thomas Kurz This article is about errors made learning and teaching techniques. I list only the most commonly made errors. You can witness these errors at most martial arts classes and sports practices (especially in schools). 1. Error: Not using pictures. Seeing pictures that highlight the key points of correct and incorrect performance helps
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by Thomas Kurz This article lists errors that are commonly made in training for strength, yet can have lasting consequences. How many of you recognize your strength training experience? 1. Error: Beginning your strength training program with the greatest resistance you can overcome. Beginners should use the smallest resistance that still increases strength. With beginners
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The common posture correction error and the posture correction exercise that works Reverse crossed-posture syndrome now! Self-tests for deep core amnesia and corrective exercises Reverse crossed-posture syndrome now! What does the course do for you? How to correct posture at a computer An exercise to remedy slumped shoulders
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by Thomas Kurz There is much more to improving your speed than avoiding the common errors listed below, but avoiding those errors is a good start. 1. Error: Forcing it. Trying harder does not make you faster, it makes you slower. You move fastest when you are relaxed and well-coordinated. To improve your speed you
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by Thomas Kurz 1. Error: Stretching statically before dynamic exercises. If you try to make a fast, dynamic movement immediately after a static stretch you may injure the stretched muscles and the more strenuous the stretch the more likely the injury. (Stretching is strenuous when you do it at the pain threshold and it is
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by Thomas Kurz Do not make the following errors unless you want to get overtrained rather than to achieve lasting good shape. 1. Error: Warm-up with high-intensity exercises so you huff and puff and run out of breath quickly. Warm-up should start with exercises of low intensity and then progress to the intensity of the
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by Thomas Kurz In the previous article I wrote about individualizing teaching of the fighting skills. Now, I will write about more general reasons for individualization of training for sports and martial arts. In my book Science of Sports Training: How to Plan and Control Training for Peak Performance, the principles of individualization and of
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