Just started fencing (I'm over 40 yrs old) and after first lesson I realized I really need a good warm up and stretching routine. This one was great. I followed up with the beginner work out video and I got my full work out. Thanks.
thanks for doing these vids. One thing to keep in mind., static stretches can lead to injuries if done prior to working out (e.g,. fencing) as well as decrease power in muscle. Lots of literature supports this. Thanks again for the vids.
great work, as always. One question: how many times a week should this routine be done? Should it be done before or after fighting, or between fight trainings? thank you very much sorry for my english your work makes us better
Thanks! I’m glad you are enjoying my videos! I recommend that you warm up and stretch before your practice and competitions. The more you stretch the more flexible you will become so feel free to do this routine daily. Enjoy🙂🤺
Hi, I am trainer (mostly yoga and functional fitness) and I just started working with a man who wants to lose weight and loves fencing. Your videos have been very helpful in ideas to make his workouts fun and interesting. I want him to have fun working out. Thank you, Britt
A Question: In modern sports theory and physiology, it is specifically warned *not* to do long streching exercises before sportive activity since the muscles relax and are thus more sensitive, easier to be injured. While I am coaching dynamic streching (=always in motion) for warm-ups, I'd never advise static before a match or higher-intensity activities. For cool-down, though, it's perfect. I would be curious whether this is different for sports fencing? (I am coaching in Jugger, which is primarily a team sports with lots of sprinting involved, so pretty much different).
@@Roadman3D There is some extensive discussion going around the topic of streching by experts, and to which extend sports does or does not benefit from it. Regarding the drawbacks of early static streching, it seems to be widely accepted both from a sports science and physiotherapy point of view. I can look up some titles when I find the time.
@@Jugger_Coach I personally know nothing about the topic of different types of stretching or warm ups... So if you'll find anything interesting, I'll be super thankful. Meanwhile I'll also take a look myself and comment below what I found interesting
@Roadman 3D I am planning a video on this topic specifically with a fellow professional physiotherapist to explain it a bit more. It basically boils down to this: Static streching -- only separately, for a long duration, like 2 minutes, not before training since your muscles become exhausted and aren't supporting your joints as well anymore. Dynamic streching -- 10-20 seconds max, but for mobilization, not "lengthening" muscles, so you might as well do mobilization exercises instead.
I was just wondering what your opinion is. Would you say this video is about the right length of time needed for your warm-up before a competition? I have one coming up this Sunday, and my usual routine would be around 10-15 min warm-up & stretches, then 5-10 minutes footwork followed ideally by a sparring match. However with this video being much longer I wonder if it is better to increase my warm-up time. Cheers
Just though I would let you know that I came 2nd at the competition that happened last Sunday. Lost the final 15-14! Thanks again for putting these videos up, they have certainly helped me with my fencing.
Dude of Valor That’s AWESOME 👏! Congratulations! I’m happy to hear you are finding my videos helpful! Keep up the hard work and you will continue to enjoy positive results!
Thanks for those exercises but what about thtat static stretches can lead to decrease in strength and injuries if done before workout. Fencing is different in that manner?
That is why it is important to do the warm up exercises in the beginning of the video before you stretch. I have been doing this stretching routine for over 29 years with only positive results.
My coach told me to warm up but NOT to stretch before fencing. He said fencing is an explosive sport and if I stretch too much, like a pulled rubber band, I won't have any oomph left when I fence. I am older and have always been told to stretch before. Thoughts?? Thanks!
I have always stretched before and haven’t had any issues in the oomph department. My advice to you is to trust your body. Maybe try doing it both ways and see which one feels better to you.
@@FencersEdge For the last two years I've warmed for ten minutes on indoor bike, proceed to stretching and then a fencing lesson. At 67 yo I understand my limits, but these videos have been extraordinarily beneficial.
