parkour kc

Jul 09

what’s a WOD

You will start to see in the next couple of days WODs. WOD is workout of the day.WE will post every day. The common splits are a) as posted, which is 3 days on/1 off.

If you need explanation on doing the WODs, We will be happy to help just post your questions

Some insight and thoughts on sets and reps:

• The WOD descriptions are very literal; don’t read into them. If it says “squats” it means bodyweight (aka “air squats”) - no added weight, unless it says back squats or front squats.
• A “rep” or repetition is one iteration of a movement. One bench press, one squat. A “set” is a group of reps: 10 reps =10 bench presses, 10 squats. 3 sets is do a group of repetitions, rest, repeat, rest, repeat. So, 3 sets of 10 (reps) is 10/rest/10/rest/10. The rest interval is up to your recovery time, and the goal of the WOD. Obviously, if it’s a timed WOD, you want to rest less.
• Also, rest and reps are frequently inverse. Sometimes a WOD says deadlift 3-2-2-1-1-1. This means a set of 3 reps, a set of 2 reps, another set of 2, a “set of one” aka a “single.” This few reps indicates maximal load, and indicates longer rest times.
• Back to literal: if the WOD says 21-15-9 reps of bench and pullups in “rounds” (or any two or three exercises as given) you do 21 reps of exercise 1, followed by 21 reps of exercise 2, and 21 reps of exercise 3 if there is a third one. Now do 15 of the first, 15 of the second…9 of the first, 9 of the second.
• Most likely you will be breaking the 21’s and 15’s (and maybe the 9’s) into subsets, aka “breakdowns.” This is based on your strength and conditioning. Remember if you need to adjust the weight downward, do so, since these are timed WODs.
• Ever WOD will have a number linked to it. we will every couple of months repeat a WOD.Keep track of your reps and time so you can look back and see your improvement.
• WE also encourage you to post your time and reps to our bog so you and other can see were you stand.

Jun 26

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Jun 24

1st monday-pm training=good times

we had a pretty successfull training monday night. Isacc, paul, phil, and chris came out, the crew is starting to grow.

charlie and i are pretty excited to see where this is going to go.

*new news*

i heard rumor today that there is an investor that wants to sponsor some gym time for us to use. thats something to be stoked about if i’ve ever heard of it.

Jun 21

Shoes for Parkour -

When looking for the best shoes for training Parkour there are a few things that should be taken into account, certain things to look for, and other things to avoid. Sometimes the best shoes for training can be…

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monday training 6.21.10

super stoked fot tonights training. should be pretty good. i know charlie and i will already be sore from our up-river run we did yesturday so maybe you will have a chance keeping up with us now. ;)

here is a link to where we are going to meet: drive behind the strip-mall that is right next to the chick-fil-a, that is where we will be.

bring:

• good tennishoes
• 1 gallon jug of cold water
• track shorts or something very breathable and flexable
• something to wipe away all the sweat you will be spreading all over the ground :)

Jun 19

“once is never” — When it comes to training or learning a new skill you must have high repetition of said skill. To insure that you master all the modall demands of the skill.

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Jun 18

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First Saturday morning parkour hangout.

our first jam, come and hang out and have fun! PARKOUR! bring: good supporting tennieshoes 1 gallon jug of cold water shorts or very breathable track pants shirt is opptional fingerless gloves if you want