Extrakt 0 #1 March 21, 2006 Hey, just wondering what cross training people do to improve their Freeflying? I've found that my mountain biking and weight training has started to have a positive effect on my flying. + the unicycle and juggling has improved my general co-ordination in the air. "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 March 21, 2006 tunnelNSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #3 March 21, 2006 that doesn't count, I wouldn't really call it cross training. Your still freeflying! Just in a confined place. "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFlyer 0 #4 March 21, 2006 Definitly yoga. I got introduced to it for 30 mins at the dz one morning and since then ive been doing it a few times a week for about 20mins. Im planning on maybe joining a class sometime. Its improved my flexability and overall body awareness. I would recommend it to any freeflyer who wants to be more aware of what each part of their body is doing in the air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volo 0 #5 March 21, 2006 I find that doing bicep curls helps improve my ability to hold a nice headdown daffy. Check the pic attached for specific tips on toning and bulking your biceps and forearms. Jason Jerusalem life@jasonjerusalem.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #6 March 21, 2006 I do a bunch of elliptical and then a bunch of resistance training in fact I need to go to the gym tonight Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MayhemMarshall 0 #7 March 21, 2006 QuoteI find that doing bicep curls helps improve my ability to hold a nice headdown daffy. Check the pic attached for specific tips on toning and bulking your biceps and forearms. That must really work for you to take 2nd in the last 4way VRW event. CONGRATS!! Can't wait to see ya again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #8 March 21, 2006 QuoteI find that doing bicep curls helps improve my ability to hold a nice headdown daffy. Check the pic attached for specific tips on toning and bulking your biceps and forearms. Don't you mean your spare tyre? This will make you work much harder with your daffy because of the unsymmetrical airflow. "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #9 March 21, 2006 QuoteDefinitly yoga. Agreed...especially hot yoga Flexibility Strength in muscles not often used in day to day routines but used in skydiving and especially freeflying Body awareness/focus RelaxationGet in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manifestRyan 0 #10 March 22, 2006 Go to the climbing gym!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #11 March 22, 2006 Might have to start doing some yoga again then, used to like doing that one where you stand on your head. Climbing gym is cool too, now this is good for daffy! "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmidgley 0 #12 March 22, 2006 I looked at the subject on this thread and thought 'I know, I'll be a smart arse and mention my unicycling'. Then, whaddya know... Thing is, I think the balance *does* help. So, what you got, what can you do? John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeakMindedFool 0 #13 March 23, 2006 Fuck yeah! I'm going to the climbing gym to do some bicep curls and watch Ryan climb!!!! Two at once baby....maybe we can get Tui to do some yoga and then we'll be the shit!Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves. -Eric Hoffer - Check out these Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #14 March 23, 2006 QuoteMight have to start doing some yoga again then, used to like doing that one where you stand on your head. Can't speak for ff, but yoga rocks for rw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #15 March 23, 2006 QuoteFuck yeah! I'm going to the climbing gym to do some bicep curls and watch Ryan climb!!!! Two at once baby....maybe we can get Tui to do some yoga and then we'll be the shit! lol, climb halfway up with a dunbell and do some curls! fuk yer, then on the way down do the salute to the sun yoga thingy. "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #16 March 23, 2006 Unicycle is awesome for head up i reckon. and just mastering the uni is awesome for confidence, seeing as it so hard a first. "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EXTremeWade 0 #17 March 24, 2006 Ive been doing triathlons for awhile now. Swimming, running and bicycling is so helpful wiht FF. I am wihtout a doubt one of the most conditoned poeple at my DZ, and actions speak louder than words, lemme tell ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 March 24, 2006 QuoteUnicycle is awesome for head up i reckon. and just mastering the uni is awesome for confidence, seeing as it so hard a first.unicycle at my level is good for head down, but I need a full face helmet scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extrakt 0 #19 March 25, 2006 Quoteunicycle at my level is good for head down, but I need a full face helmet lol, you would be surprised how easy it is to jump off when you screw up. Good for your reflexes! + full face is crap for head down..... "If murder and suicide are illegal, then why is it ok to kill yourself and others with cigarettes?????" www.myspace.com/Hypoxicmusic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
