Here is the work out I follow during my Kung Fu training, taught to me by my instructor. It is not for everyone, but if you don’t have any muscle or bone conditions and want to build strength, endurance and a good, strong mental attitude it is very helpful.
Warm up:
With all of these start with 10 and gradually build up:
30 Basic sit ups/crunches
30 First knuckle press ups
30 Cross over sit ups (15 each side)
20 One handed press ups (10 each side)
20 V sit ups
30 Star jumps
30 Squat thrusts
Hard training:
These will strengthen the core muscles and legs as well providing a good stretch:
5 Minutes alternating low/medium horse riding stance
10 Sun Salutations (On the first and second ones, hold the down position 1 inch off the floor for 30 seconds)
Warm down
Very important to do this as it helps prevent stiffness and other problems:
Hamstring stretches (Alternate each leg doing at least 2 sets, holding for 15 seconds each)
Arms/Shoulder stretches (Alternate at least 2 sets, hold for 15 seconds each)
Shoulder Rotations (10 forwards, 10 backwards)
Hip Rotations (10 both directions,keep head stationary)
Leg rotations (Rotate the knee in a flat circle with your toes pointed on floor, allowing hips and ankles to rotate with the movement. 10 each leg)
Doing this set three times a week before my training has increased my core, leg and arm strength as well as improving my general flexibility and endurance. Hope it helps someone else.
10:50 am
21 Apr 14