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Re: How long does it take for body to acclimate to grueling workouts?

I think my body has adjusted as of this past week. I felt MUCH better. In another week or so I may add a third workout to my weekly schedule.

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Re: Tapping Out?

If you tap out and/or ask someone to stop, they should stop. PERIOD. If the “instructor” doesn’t get that he’s an idiot that doesn’t care about your safety and doesn’t deserve your money.

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Re: How long does it take for body to acclimate to grueling workouts?

Thanks for that, tzrider. My endurance has already improved somewhat. I think I’ll add a bit of cardio.

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Re: How long does it take for body to acclimate to grueling workouts?

quote resqr1:

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. After that, never neglect the proper use of Krav Candy (ibuprofen).

Now that I think about it I didn’t hydrate Tuesday. Krav Candy…too funny!

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Re: How long does it take for body to acclimate to grueling workouts?

quote stuartf:

I think the answer to this will vary from person to person, as it depends on your starting fitness level. I have found though that exercising a muscle that has DOMS symptoms will typically relieve the pain (ie if your thigh/quads hurt do a few squats). Also proper hydration and nutrition seem to help prevent DOMS.

I think I’ll change my schedule to lift the day after, rather than before, krav maga. Perhaps that will help with the soreness.

I had been doing it before because I was too beat the day after to even think about lifting. Now I’ll try lifting with a different, added purpose.

Thanks for the tip!

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Re: How long does it take for body to acclimate to grueling workouts?

quote CelticKM:

Welcome Stan, I will also be very interested to hear the responses to your question as I sit here at my desk at work with pains in various places (this week just below both arm pits!).

I am doing Krav exactly the same length of time even though I only go to one 1.5 hr class a week and I always seem to have the aches in different places like my body starts to crumble in a place that wasnt exercised before. I’m hoping I’m running out of places to hurt now 🙂

Straight after Krav my mind is so clear its weird and feels great especially for someone who never goes to the gym but then normally about 24hrs after I start to get the real aches. My friend who is a fitness instructor said this was known as DOMS which after reading I can really relate to and is something I had never heard of.

Thanks, CelticKM!

My soreness sets in the morning after a workout. Yesterday I was pretty sore. Today I feel fine with a little tightness in my chest and shoulders as we worked on striking quite a bit Tuesday night. Tomorrow that should all be cleared up and I’ll be ready to start the cycle over again Saturday morning.

Isn’t this fun?!

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Re: How long does it take for body to acclimate to grueling workouts?

Thanks Thanks for the encouagement Bear! I know what you mean about the first few hours. After that it’s downhill but two days later I’m ready for another workout.

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Re: Recommended Footwear?

My new shoes did great in class this morning. My feet, which were blistered and cut on Tuesday, felt much better today.

Thanks again, Stuart.

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Re: Why Krav?

quote Kiddon:

Hi StanMc
Krav Magá is for all people and for all ages, as ImI Lichtenfeld said “ Do what you can but do it well”.I am 45 years old and is not a problema at all, when you are talking about high kicks, forget that, in self defense dont exist high kicks, it is a myth, dont work on the street, when you are training with a large pants if you have some gymnastic of course you can beat with a high kick, but when you are on street you wear a tight pants, like jeans, and you can not strike above the belt, because of that and because most of the street fight it is in a close distance and most of the time end on the ground…

Kiddon,
Thanks for the encouragement! Now my body (and mind) must adapt to the physical demands of training.

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Re: Why Krav?

Why Krav?

I’m 47 and not getting any younger. I had been thinking for years about learning some type of self defense. I heard about Krav Maga a few weeks ago and decided now is the time. I have no interest in doing flying kicks or breaking boards. If attacked I want to be able to quickly and effectively neutralize the attacker and get away. That’s it for me.

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Re: Recommended Footwear?

Thanks for your help. I know nothing about wrestling shoes.

Converse All-Stars used to be a favorite of mine. I’m placing my order for the Adidas.

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Re: Recommended Footwear?

Stuart, Do the Adidas allow your feet to properly pivot when kicking? I’ve read about some wrestling shoes causing a problem in that regard.

How do the shoes fit width-wise? Some reviews on Foot Locker seemed to suggest they might be a bit narrow.

I’m close to ordering a pair but would appreciate your input before I pull the trigger.

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Re: Greetings from Orlando!

quote catapult:

http://www.revgear.com/product/189/

I like the looks of that! Thanks for the tip.

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Re: Greetings from Orlando!

quote oglenewinkel:

Hey Stan

Greetings from central Texas

I have been doing hard style Kajukenbo and Krav Maga for several years and still bruise up on the blade of my forearms. I don’t notice the tenderness or pain during or after training as much anymore but I still get the bruising. Pain is part of life and we endure and mature just remember you need to know and respect what your body is telling you. Also be careful about over doing the training in the beginning. You have to give you body time to heal.

Train Hard and Stay Safe

The bruising looks worse than it feels. My training partner yesterday kept things at a reasonable pace and intensity. The trainers seem very good about making sure form is proper. Hopefully I can remind myself continually to be smart about it all.

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Re: Greetings from Orlando!

Thanks!

Yesterday we trained on, among other things, the 360 defense and some inside blocks. It was somewhat uncomfortable. My forearms are now bruised up nicely. Gotta love it!!!

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