by Thomas Kurz Below I show an easy, mechanically sound way of achieving the side split. An Easy Way to a Side Split I set up the video so it starts at 1 min. 15 sec. This way you will get right to the info on achieving the side split. But there is more info […]
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by Thomas Kurz Do these tests to determine if you have the potential to do front splits, side splits or straddle splits, and back bridges, even before you start my strength and flexibility program. Front Split Test Front split test–front lunge Stand in a deep lunge. If your thighs are nearly in one line, as
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by Thomas Kurz Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before treating yourself or others. Always consult a
by Thomas Kurz This article covers requirement 11 for instructors. Requirements 9 and 10 are covered in the previous article. 11. Understand the concepts of fatigue, rest, recovery, and supercompensation. Fatigue The whole training process is predicated on fatigue and on recovery from it—degree of fatigue dictates the changes of training load, means of recovery,
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by Thomas Kurz This article covers requirements 9 and 10 for instructors. Requirements 6, 7, and 8 are covered in the previous article. 9. Explain the anatomical limitations of range of motion in joints of the spine, shoulder, and hip. Range of motion may be limited by muscle tension, muscle length, joint structure (shape of
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by Thomas Kurz This article covers requirements 6, 7, and 8 for instructors. Requirements 2, 3, 4, and 5 are covered in the previous article. 6. Know when to refer an athlete or a student to a physical therapist. This means acting on the athlete’s apprehension, wincing, signs (or worse, complaints) of pain during an
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by Thomas Kurz This article covers requirements 2, 3, 4, and 5 for instructors. Requirement 1 is covered in the previous article. 2. Rise from a side split to a six-step horse stance while holding a weight equal to one-third the instructor’s body weight. This is not very difficult—sitting in a full side split one
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by Thomas Kurz Below is the first one of a list of minimal requirements for instructors of my method of increasing flexibility and strength. The requirements are not intended for professional instructors, as those would be people with university-level education in sports training. The requirements list just the minimal knowledge needed by amateur instructors to
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by Thomas Kurz A recent question on returning to working out: QUESTION: I am going back to the gym on a full time basis after work and will have 5-11pm to reintroduce training to my body… I know it might be a little late in the day but I am committed to training like I
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by Thomas Kurz Running is the most commonly used form of movement for developing general aerobic endurance. It is a simple, natural movement, yet people can do it wrong. Here is a description of the correct running technique: Keep the trunk straight, leaning slightly forward. Arms, bent at elbows, move forward and backward. Moving the
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