Robdawson_
22nd July 2004, 23:29
Gassho,
So then, having just been told to take warm-up in the class I just got back from, I thought I would seek out other peoples opinions as to what they consider a good warm-up to be. Naturally, a lot depends on the topic being focused on in the class, the age of the class, and other such variables, but what would you all say should be the average warm-up, if such a concept can exist?
I just got everyone moving, waited until sweat started forming, made sure all major bits had been moved, and then did basic stretching. However I think there is a school of thought that says stretching should be done after exercise, ie: after the end of the session as a warm down. When do you do stretching? How long does your warm-up last? What is the difference between your warm-up and warm-down? What key areas should always be concentrated on, and what is the best way to warm them?
I would be interested to see what sort of replies I get back, I know there is a lot of information on the internet available, but just because it is there, doesn't necessarily mean its good information. I know sports science is fairly developed in recomendations for warm-ups for various sports, is there one for Martial Arts, and if so, to what extent would you consider it to be valid for Shorinji Kempo?
Kesshu,
So then, having just been told to take warm-up in the class I just got back from, I thought I would seek out other peoples opinions as to what they consider a good warm-up to be. Naturally, a lot depends on the topic being focused on in the class, the age of the class, and other such variables, but what would you all say should be the average warm-up, if such a concept can exist?
I just got everyone moving, waited until sweat started forming, made sure all major bits had been moved, and then did basic stretching. However I think there is a school of thought that says stretching should be done after exercise, ie: after the end of the session as a warm down. When do you do stretching? How long does your warm-up last? What is the difference between your warm-up and warm-down? What key areas should always be concentrated on, and what is the best way to warm them?
I would be interested to see what sort of replies I get back, I know there is a lot of information on the internet available, but just because it is there, doesn't necessarily mean its good information. I know sports science is fairly developed in recomendations for warm-ups for various sports, is there one for Martial Arts, and if so, to what extent would you consider it to be valid for Shorinji Kempo?
Kesshu,