Lately, a group of students have begun interval training at the dojo, during Friday open mat. It’s a solid workout, and an excellent way to build strength as well as improve cardiovascular fitness. The group is very supportive of each other–the workout itself, for example,\u00a0can be tailored\u00a0for each\u00a0individual.<\/p>\n
Here’s the basic regimen (each exercise consists of four sets, for twenty seconds):<\/p>\n
Ukemi
Medicine Ball
Crunches
Lunges
Push-Ups
Leg Lifts
Bokken
Squat Thrusts
Dips
Arm Lifts
Back Arches<\/p>\n
The workout is designed to tone muscle in the following areas:<\/p>\n
Shoulders (Bokken)
Chest (Push-Ups)
Back (Planks, Leg Lifts, Back Arches)
Biceps (Bokken)
Triceps (Bokken, Dips)
Stomach (Medicine Ball, Crunches, Leg Lifts, Squats, Thrusts, Planks)
Thighs (Lunges)
Hamstrings (Lunges, Back Arches)
Calves<\/p>\n
We encourage your participation.\u00a0It’s a great way to stay in shape.<\/p>\n
And since we feel so strongly about\u00a0proper physical conditioning, we are also inviting our parents and spouses to join us, at no charge. Think of this as a no cost way to get in shape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n So, to our regular students, their spouses, and parents in our kids program, join us Friday nights at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n