lean, slowly bend legs and slowly straighten them back up. Do 3 sets of
10 and increase once it has become too easy.
Jumping jacks, side kicks, splits are other great conditioning skills for
optimal performance.
Strength: Use a stationary stool or chair, practice extending through one
leg into a 'trick' such as...a lib, a heel stretch or other.
roll over and do 10 stomach crunches: repeat and try to beat your own
times/ reps
Put a 5-8 lb weight inside a shoe, practice your grips as a base and lift
up to a full extension, slowly bring back down: Repeat
*Do not hold weight above the head!!! Grip tight and try only with
supervision and at your own risk!
Lunges: Above
Believe it or not...conditioning your body for 'optimal performance'
is the ONLY way to gain the results you want! There is only so
much that we can do in your cheer and tumble endevours unless
and until your body is in tip top shape. This does not mean you
have to be small framed, some of our best cheerleaders are bigger
framed, but muscular and healthy! Work hard to eat the right foods
and practice good exercise habits, not only for cheerleading and
tumbling, but for a healthy lifestyle!
Nutrition...
We live in a day where fast food is a way of life and at sometimes a
necessity for our crazy lives! There ARE healthy alternatives and
healthy options however, for you and your family. For instance,
choosing 'Boston Markets sliced turkey meal over a loaded double
cheeseburger and fries is a good example. Also, include a lot of
veggies and when shopping for your family and cheerleader, try
avoiding 'snack foods' and choose other options like carrot sticks
and ranch...you would be suprised to find that when that is their
only options... They WILL eat it!
Have a Day...
Have a Day for your family, let them know that once a week you can
eat out together or have that desert! Let that be your reward for
your hard work throughout the week and as well!
