Recent content by Laban

@gymnast695 - thanks for the only straight answer here. I actually tried the Airsport and it felt a bit bulky indeed. But what I really didn't like about it, is that it felt a bit loose on my leg - as the fabric is mostly ]stretchy]. So the shop owner gave me the Swede-O to try - and it was...

@CreateMagic - I'll assume you recommend Swede-O's then. Or is it just because you get them for free?

So I was contemplating between Swede-O's ankle lok and Aircast's airsport. Which is better for gymnastics/trampoline? protection-wise, comfort and range of motion? Thanks.

Thanks a lot iwannacoach! I never expected such an elaborated reply :) I hope I'll be able to try that pike exercise you've mentioned - as I'm not sure I'll be able to come up with the ramp and weights. About the broomstick exercise - I've heard of it and been doing it occasionally. Most...

Thanks a lot iwannacoach! I never expected such an elaborated reply :) I hope I'll be able to try that pike exercise you've mentioned - as I'm not sure I'll be able to come up with the proper ramp and weights. About the broomstick exercise - I've heard of it and been doing it occasionally...

haha...yes, monkeysmom has a point there Erin.Meisje(: - it wasn't all the clear from what you wrote. Plus, I would actually rather work my flex and strength at home - I don't like wasting gym time :). Mack_the_Ripper, thanks for the drill tips, but there was nothing new there. I need drills...

I'll get straight to it : 1. How would one retain, or even improve, shoulder flexibility when working shoulder strength at the same time? - as these two things seem to work against each other. 2. What are some good solo drills to help reach a full pike fold? - the drills I've seen so far just...

there are actually several ways to test twist direction which are pretty similar to the 'cat test', for ex : 1. stand with your back facing a mat, drop back and on the last second, just before hitting the mat, twist half way to your stomach. 2. similar way, do a stomach drop on a trampoline...

here's a little conversation I had with my coach about this topic : me : *doing a perfectly good full to the left* coach : wrong side, do it again me : but it's way easier for me on this side, plus it feels more natural coach : no. and now I do them to the right. hope this helps :)

I really like the 'thegymnasticminute' youtube channel - they mostly publish good stuff, trying to give the best advices in the shortest time. They posted this video (not new) showing some shoulder flexibility drills - and I was wondering about the first one, the one with the aerobics band -...

I really like Reisport and can surely recommend them. you do need to get used to grips if you wish to continue advancing on the bar, but like some said before me - grips won't fully protect you from rips. what you need to do is take good care of your hands, keep them smooth and soft as...

What I actually want to know is whether it's 'good' for your body / considered a safe exercise? I like it as part of my wo, but it seems like it might not be the best thing for my back and knees. I tried searching the net for potential harms it may cause (back & knees mostly) but didn't come...

I narrowed it down to 3 brands (the only ones I have some info on): 1. Reisport - the ones I see in use by (my) local gymnasts. 2. Bailie - the ones sold by my local vendor. 3. Ten O - which I heard are really durable and good for beginners. don't know much about - RKO, US Glove, English...

Thanks a lot :) I guess that's the progression I was looking for, but, I think I'll just try and push harder with the grips, cause the gloves don't make it much easier so I might as well go straight for the grips. Regarding the floor bar, we have a fixed one - not like the one you suggested...

took me 3 days as well :) but I still refuse to believe that the real bar is that much more difficult - maybe I just need more power :D I'd still love to get some nice wrist shifts drills