Firefly Fit Club: Week 47

POSTED BY: SigmaNunki
UPDATED: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 02:10
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YINYANG

Saturday, February 17, 2007 6:38 AM

But, but... it's a machine... and favoring's not supposed to happen.

Oh, well. Guess I'll have to subconsciously favor my left leg next time so they're even.

Rules and voting: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=22892

GOTTHAMMER

Saturday, February 17, 2007 8:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
Maybe you should talk to the instructor. The doesn't exactly sound good and we don't want you to get hurt.

Its ok, usually. While I'm not used to Qigong practices, the people there are pretty competent (and my regular 'teacher' is there treat me of any ills that occur...then again, as he points out, he's often the cause of those ills. Martials Arts are fun.

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That and I don't think I'll readily attempt those breathing exercises without supervision. While it really isn't too dangerous, I sometimes think its a wee bit too 'esoteric' for me (I'm after the martial aspects...but one apparently can't go without the other. Otherwise, you don't get the 'full picture').

Today: Day 2 (of 3) of Tai Chi/Qigong seminar. Arrived more than an hour late. Did less than an hour's worth of actual practice. Legs hurt somewhat. Walked for roughly 15 minutes (and stood for a few hours total, I think). Humid day, methinks.

Oh, and Happy Chinese New Year to y'all.

SIRI

Saturday, February 17, 2007 10:56 PM

Did an hour of combat conditioning then another 1/2 hour of yoga - and cleaned my house!

Snowed in the rest of the day. Happy Chinese New Year to all!

Siri

SIGMANUNKI

Sunday, February 18, 2007 6:27 AM

Got in over an hour of walk abouts today.

@GottHammer:

Not trying to call into question the competence of your instructors, nor there ablity to properly supervise there students. I'm just saying that since you had some negative side-effects from these exercises, that that should be brought up (sooner rather than later).

It might be that they say something along the lines of "Yah, everyone gets that when they first start." Or it could be that they say, "Oh, you should hold back a bit then."

Basically, it never hurts to ask. But, playing the "tough guy" might.

Also, I remember from some Kung Fu lessons years ago that these breathing exercises are good, but can be somewhat stressful for the body. As in, doing them a couple times a day won't do anything bad. But, anything more than that, with regular over use of the technique, they could cause an aneurysm.

I know I'm being somewhat paranoid here. But, asking is such a low cost and the potential gains are quite substantial.

At any rate, I think I've made my point (and probably pushed too hard - sorry if I've over stepped my bounds). So, with this, I'll let the matter drop.

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GOTTHAMMER

Sunday, February 18, 2007 4:52 PM

Oh, must've forgotten to mention it, then, but I did tell them (almost immediately after the exercise in question).
Its kinda basic in our group to inform each other if we feel odd or weird (and I've heard enough stories about the side effects, like one member who fell unconscious while walking from practice, from the group to be cautious ).

Yup. Breathing exercises have to be regulated and built up gradually.

No biggy, though. I appreciate the concern, as I, too, tend to be paranoid.
I agree with the 'playing the tough guy' comment, too. After all, isn't an important aspect of martial arts about killing the ego (build confidence, yes, but not ego...that is if I remember correctly)?

For today:
About an hour's worth of stretching with a few situps.

SIRI

Monday, February 19, 2007 3:38 AM

Made it for an hour of kickboxing this morning. Then went out with group to a Chinese New Year feast. Do you think it cancels the workout?

I rather appreciate the concern folks show for each other here.

Siri

GOTTHAMMER

Monday, February 19, 2007 6:08 AM

Hehehe. Probably. I mean, Chinese food, at least where I'm at, is notorious for having lots of MSG and tends to be quite greasy (especially the fried stuff, like rice and noodles).
Of course, Chinese food is often quite tasty...so its hard to eat just a little, IMHO.

I mean, there have been at least two times wherein I felt light-headed after eating in a chinese restaurant. One was at an eat-all-you-can-siomai place, and the other was in one where we had a multi-course meal (a lauriat, I think).
Real tasty, though.

SIGMANUNKI

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 2:10 AM

I as well appreciate that when advice/concern is given/shown, here, it is taken as such. IMO, that is quite unique to this forum.

New thread coming.

EDIT: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=27190

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