In praise of LowMax; KickMax question

[FiddleFit]

Hi Cathe! I did LowMax for the second time this morning, and LOVED it! Familiarity allowed me to relax into it, and just enjoy the workout. Thanks so much for putting out such a high-quality low-impact workout! I will get a lot of use out of this workout! The music is amazing! Great picks!!

My question: I really enjoyed KickMax alot! I've done it once, and anticipate that it will grow on me each time I do it, and become more familiar with it. I love the combos!! How often do you suggest I do the leg drills at the end, to actually see improvements in my flexibility and endurance? Two times a week? Three? (I also do one or two of your other leg workouts every week).

Thanks! I salute you and your team for yet another job well done!
Sandra

 

[desertbriez]

can i ask an add-on question? now keep in mind.. i've only previewed kick max cuz i just got my hardcore's yesterday (YAY!) but kickmax was the first one i previewd.. and i wonder if eventually the leg drills would something one would want to use ankle weights with? or would that be unsafe (or will i find out once i do it that i'm absolutely crazy for even asking this question! lol!)

thanx!

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[JulieL]

Yes I was wondering as well if ankle weight would be ok for this exercise as well, once I got the stamina to keep good form that is, very good question!

 

[FiddleFit]

bump!

Sandra

 

[nbergren]

Cathe

Actually, I was wondering if we should be working toward doing the leg drills without using the chair for support? Building up our core strength once we are secure with the kicks.

Thanks for you input Cathe!

Nancy

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Sandra! Twice a week for leg drills will be fine.

 

[lcsavik_85]

Nancy,
Yesterday, I tried not relying on the chair and it got in there so much harder! I even feel it in my obliques today. It was easier on the pulse side/front kicks. I look forward to not having the chair there at all.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

I'm sure your legs would certainly respond to the additional weight from doing these drills with ankle weights (but portions of it may be somewhat stressful to the knee and hip joint).

However, in this case, the main reason for these drills is to increase your flexibility, build up your leg endurance fibers, and enhance your kicking skills in the manner most specific to the workout. Think specificity training. So if you don't kickbox with ankle weights on (which you absolutely shouldn't) then you wouldn't benefit from training with the weights on to enhance your actual kickbox workout.

Take Care