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Post by Hoopie on Jun 3, 2007 21:34:58 GMT -5
Well i am taking a big step this week into the training world. My trainee will be my daughter and her best friend. I about fell of my chair Kayla(my daughter) came to me and asked me. I never thought in a million years she would want to train with weights. She and her friend are both excited to start and follow my lead.
Needless to say i was stunned/shocked in one momment and absolutely elated on top of it. I dont know if its being with her friend that got her interested or what but i think its great.
My question to all of you is:
Kayla is a dancer and its her passion hwo do i train her legs so they dont tighten up on her. She is a spectacular tap dancer and i dont want to ruin that by training her legs wrong....Any advice here would be great...
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Post by fit on Jun 4, 2007 12:27:45 GMT -5
Talking off the top of my head here: first I'd contact a respected dancer and get their opinions.
Second, maybe plyometrics?
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jun 4, 2007 12:47:02 GMT -5
First off. Thats great Hoop's....
now. Dancers have some very strong legs. I believe that they could be worked for developement, just not near dance practice days.
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Post by Karrie on Jun 4, 2007 13:09:21 GMT -5
I'd contact a respected dancer and get their opinions. Fit posed an EXCELLENT thought.....as a former cheerleader and a small background in gymnastics, we always consulted others in the sport when it came to training. My opinion is: Since dancers have strong toned legs I would say lunges-db or bb standing or walking since they work the thighs, hammies and glutes. Probably NO leg presses, squats as they can add "bulk." Just my thoughts. |
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Post by mrbeefy on Jun 4, 2007 13:40:44 GMT -5
Hoops! How Cool!
Sounds like fun !
I've got my grandaughter training at our gym too...I'm hoping in a few years she may consider figure or fitness competition.
I agree with everyone above. Karries comments on leg presses and squats is right on. Lots of varied plyometrics. Use your imagination to keep them interested.
For example, have them lunge outsdie holding water baloons, and whoever gets to the goal without cheating gets to blast Dad with the ballon! LOL!
I would also incorporate a LOT of stretching. They will need to stay very limber for dance, and weights, plyometrics, etc. will tighten up those hammies like guitar strings.
Most of all, let them have fun with it, and they will continue the rest of their lives!
Good luck.....keep us updated on their (and your) progress!
Frank
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jun 4, 2007 16:40:43 GMT -5
I agree with Karrie........lunges,walking lunges,step-ups,and I would cdefinately include squatting for higher reps as well as stretching.
Train `em hard Hoops.................but don`t kill `em!! ;D
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Post by beckie on Jun 4, 2007 17:26:17 GMT -5
what I noticed with the professional dancers in our gym is that they train in higher rep ranges and supersets etc. Like Karrie said,no heavy compound leg work because that trains the muscles in the wrong way.
I would suggest exercises for core,flexibility and muscle endurance using med balls,Bosu,Dura Discs etc
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Post by youngblood on Jun 4, 2007 19:02:51 GMT -5
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Post by Hoopie on Jun 4, 2007 22:18:29 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for all the great advice and input. I am truely looking forward to having my daughter in the gym with me this summer and i hope a lot longer. She is done with dance classes till fall so my plan is high reps and tons of stretching. i also want to work on her core strength. However i also want to make it fun for her so she sticks with it....
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Post by Intensity on Jun 5, 2007 9:59:57 GMT -5
Plyometric training would be ideal for her! By training her legs this way, she'll improve her dancing performances! So make sure you keep the training volume low, the frequency moderate (2 legs trainings a week + maybe 1 upper boby workout) , use fonctionnal exercises such as lunges and make sure to choose exercises that will work her stabilizer muscles!
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