KPC - Double Kicks??

[Mar]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone else have trouble with rythym(sp) and balance in doing the double kicks during the last combo in KPC? Some of it could be because I'm pretty wiped out by that time, but I've done the workout about 6 times so far and am still having trouble. Does anyone do a modification here?

Thanks
Mar

 

[40something]

Mar...try just doing the double kick combo on your own (not during the workout) to see if you can get it down. Maybe just a little more practice without any pressure (to keep up with the workout) will help you to get this move down. I'm a jumper so I like the dbl combo. As far as doing a substitution...you could do a power scissor here or a power lunge. Someone else may have other suggestion's than I can think of.

 

[mkunkel]

I modify. When I do the double kick I feel like I'm flailing because by that point I'm pooped and my form starts to suffer if I'm rushed. Instead of the double kick, I just do a single side kick, then finish the sequence as is (squat and side kick again.) I may go into the squat a few seconds before Cathe does, but it gives me time to prep for the second kick and do it when she does. That way, I'm able to maintain pretty good form at a slightly slower pace. I actually feel like I'm putting more into that single kick than a double kick, but it also seems easier than trying to do that double kick. You could also just skip the squat and do some side kicks. I really feel it the next day when I concentrate on my kicks.

Hope that makes sense.

Melissa

 

[Amni]

Hi Mar, I just did KPC this morning and I had trouble as well with the double kick. It felt like I was off balance so I just did a roundhouse kick, squat and roundhouse again. It felt much better and I could focus on my kicks rather than trying to keep my balance and my legs flailing around.

Hope this helps.

 

[Mar]

Melissa and Patricia - You've described exactly how I feel during these kicks. I will take your suggestions.

Thanks for sharing

Mar;-)

 

[Timber99]

I cannot do the squat to the side b/c of knee issues, so I just step to the side where you would squat and then complete the double kick. That way it is less rushed also and you might be able to fit the double kick in. Another idea, if you have the DVDs is to put that combo first of the three so you are less tired. Otherwise, try a few things that are similar until you can create your own modification.

Christine

 

[mkunkel]

Hi Mar,

I have another suggestion that I just tried tonight. I did Premix #5 which consists of warm-up thru intermediate intensity drills, combo #1 & 2, and high intensity thru cooldown. Since the high intensity is after the combos, I wasn't too pooped to maintain good form with the combos. Also, it skipped combo #3 which is my least favorite anyway. (Or if you prefer, premix #7 is the same except with combo #2 & 3.) I love the premix options - especially when combined with Legs & Glutes. This is the best DVD! Anyway, just thought I'd share and suggest this option in case you hadn't thought of it.

Melissa