Gymnastics and weighted clothing?

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by aikidoka-je, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. aikidoka-je

    aikidoka-je Blue Floral Belt

    Do you think it's a bad idea to attempt this?
     
  2. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    Can you elaborate a little please?

    What is it you're training for?
     
  3. holyheadjch

    holyheadjch Valued Member

    Why on earth would you want to do gymnastics in weighted clothing?
     
  4. Fish Of Doom

    Fish Of Doom Will : Mind : Motion Supporter

    if you mean gymnastics as in ringwork and similar things, i'd say YES. it's going to screw with your balance so badly i'd honestly be surprised if it's actually doable, let alone without injury.

    but also what simon said.
     
  5. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    If we're talking flips and springs I'd defiantely advise against it. The impact on the joints would be damaging.
     
  6. aikidoka-je

    aikidoka-je Blue Floral Belt

    That's what I figured, but I had to ask anyway to see what other people thought.

    The idea is to get faster and feel lighter.
     
  7. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    I would suggest that gymnastic training will have that covered.

    Plyometrics is what you need to search for.
     
  8. Princess Haru

    Princess Haru Valued Member

    The same would apply for kicking with ankle weights... (as I think you mentioned in another post). Not really a good idea, even for the slow motion techniques in some advanced TKD patterns there are better ways of getting this type of dynamic strength and flexibility
     
  9. Frodocious

    Frodocious She who MUST be obeyed! Moderator Supporter

    What exercises are you planning on doing. I would say with most gymnastics stuff adding weight is bad. However there are a few exercises that could benefit from it (pistol squats for example).

    If you want really good info on training gymnastics go to this site (and its forum):

    http://www.gymnasticbodies.com/
     
  10. cisco_lad2004

    cisco_lad2004 Valued Member

    I train sometimes with a weighted vest. 1st time I ran 3km with it, day after my knees and ankles were burning, so wont be doing this anytime now. However I do use the vest for pushups, empty squats, shadow fighting...and soon the plank.

    I still have not gained the speed and agility I was set to have...so am looking and experimenting.

    Cisco Lad
     
  11. aikidoka-je

    aikidoka-je Blue Floral Belt

    I was going to use weights during gynastics to improve my speed, but I have decided against it. Thanks to those who pointed me in the right direction. :)
     
  12. Mitch

    Mitch Lord Mitch of MAP Admin

    Performing the techniques slowly, for a start :D

    Mitch
     
  13. Ero-Sennin

    Ero-Sennin Well-Known Member Supporter

    I think it would be just fine to do gymnastics in a weighted mankini honestly. Perfect weight distribution to keep from throwing you off balance, keeps all the important parts tight . . . . probably some huge benefits to it.
     
  14. Dave76

    Dave76 Valued Member

    What Simon said.
     
  15. Mangosteen

    Mangosteen Hold strong not

    why improve speed if you dont have a good base of strength?

    explosiveness will increase better with strength work and will provide a base for long term developments.
     
  16. aikidoka-je

    aikidoka-je Blue Floral Belt

    I always thought those Mankinis looked ridiculous but a weighted one WOULD be a good tool!
     
  17. slipthejab

    slipthejab Hark, a vagrant! Supporter

    Is that an Olympic bar in your mankini or are you just happy to see me?
     

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