Comments on: Building Flexibility, Strength, and Balance for Capoeira http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/ A blog about the art, culture, history, philosophy, community, and practice of capoeira. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:26:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Question: What Is Your Favorite Thing About Capoeira? « The Capoeira Blog http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-1102 Question: What Is Your Favorite Thing About Capoeira? « The Capoeira Blog Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00:31 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-1102 [...] it the workout?  The [...] [...] it the workout?  The [...]

]]> By: faisca http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-993 faisca Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:16:23 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-993 Anna, I would suggest doing some sort of cardio workout to build up your stamina and endurance. You could use a stationary bike, elliptical, etc (I wouldn't recommend a treadmill just because it's not really good on your knees/back). If you can't find the time to get to a gym (in addition to capoeira), it would not hurt to do the ginga every day, for as long as you think will be helpful. The ginga is the most important part of capoeira, and it's also a great cardio workout. Constantly practicing the ginga will not only make you better at it (that's a plus!) but it will also build up your stamina. Start for 10 minutes a day for one week, up it to 15 minutes the next, etc. You can even ginga in your living room while watching tv! You don't need bionic muscles to do capoeira, don't worry. The more you practice, the more fit you will become (that's one of the many benefits of capoeira!). Anna, I would suggest doing some sort of cardio workout to build up your stamina and endurance. You could use a stationary bike, elliptical, etc (I wouldn’t recommend a treadmill just because it’s not really good on your knees/back).

If you can’t find the time to get to a gym (in addition to capoeira), it would not hurt to do the ginga every day, for as long as you think will be helpful. The ginga is the most important part of capoeira, and it’s also a great cardio workout. Constantly practicing the ginga will not only make you better at it (that’s a plus!) but it will also build up your stamina. Start for 10 minutes a day for one week, up it to 15 minutes the next, etc. You can even ginga in your living room while watching tv!

You don’t need bionic muscles to do capoeira, don’t worry. The more you practice, the more fit you will become (that’s one of the many benefits of capoeira!).

]]> By: Anna D http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-987 Anna D Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:43:59 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-987 Im just starting out and I had no previous dancing or martial arts training and experience. However - I fell inlove with the sport and would like to be really good at it. My beginners class meets up 3 x per week and can you give me some endurance or strength workout I could do on my own time so that I become more physically fit? Im 30 and does not possess bionic muscles and abs. Im just starting out and I had no previous dancing or martial arts training and experience. However – I fell inlove with the sport and would like to be really good at it. My beginners class meets up 3 x per week and can you give me some endurance or strength workout I could do on my own time so that I become more physically fit? Im 30 and does not possess bionic muscles and abs.

]]> By: 12 Essential Tips for Playing Capoeira Well « The Capoeira Blog http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-967 12 Essential Tips for Playing Capoeira Well « The Capoeira Blog Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:52:07 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-967 [...] To Get Better At Capoeira Building Flexibility, Strength, and Balance for Capoeira 6 Keys To Building Upper Body Strength The 5 Best Strength Training Exercises For Over The Holidays [...] [...] To Get Better At Capoeira Building Flexibility, Strength, and Balance for Capoeira 6 Keys To Building Upper Body Strength The 5 Best Strength Training Exercises For Over The Holidays [...]

]]> By: The Capoeira Blog Half-Year Roundup « The Capoeira Blog http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-253 The Capoeira Blog Half-Year Roundup « The Capoeira Blog Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:06:56 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-253 [...] Popular Posts Capoeira For BeginnersHow To Get Better At CapoeiraBuilding Flexibility, Strength, and Balance for CapoeiraMovementsFinding A Capoeira Group Near YouMestre Leopoldina Dies at Age 74How To Do an Au Batido [...] [...] Popular Posts Capoeira For BeginnersHow To Get Better At CapoeiraBuilding Flexibility, Strength, and Balance for CapoeiraMovementsFinding A Capoeira Group Near YouMestre Leopoldina Dies at Age 74How To Do an Au Batido [...]

]]> By: faisca http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-120 faisca Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:07:22 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-120 Glad to be of service Fragile, that's what this place is for! Also, congrats to you on being the 100th comment! Cheers all around! Glad to be of service Fragile, that’s what this place is for! Also, congrats to you on being the 100th comment! Cheers all around!

]]> By: Phil http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-119 Phil Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:21:04 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-119 thank you Faisca, I've been looking for these things, I'll make sure to pass this on to people. -Fragile thank you Faisca, I’ve been looking for these things, I’ll make sure to pass this on to people.

-Fragile

]]> By: parr http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-118 parr Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:52:19 +0000 http://thecapoeirablog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/building-flexibility-strength-and-balance-for-capoeira/#comment-118 I hear ya about the macaco. I have been working on it for months and I still and soooo close, but still not there!!!! I know I will be, I'm just getting impatient!!! I hear ya about the macaco. I have been working on it for months and I still and soooo close, but still not there!!!!

I know I will be, I’m just getting impatient!!!

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