Feb/100
Have you been watching the Olympics?
The Winter Olympics are here. Are you watching?
While I must say that I am a bigger fan of the Summer Olympics I very much enjoy these events as well.
There may not be many handstands but there sure are some crazy aerial acrobatics of many different kinds. Whether going of a jump on skies, snowboarding or even figure skating you have some advanced flips and spins.
Of course all the events are great in their different ways. You can watch some of the greatest athletes from around the world compete for one of the highest awards in the world.
Even if it’s a sport you know nothing about you can easily get into it. After all it’s the Olympics.
Good Luck and Good Olympics,
Logan Christopher
Feb/109
Artur
I don’t know anything about this hand balancer except that he’s good.
A variety of skills are displayed in a fun to watch free flowing manner. Using the spinning discs on the floor allows him to do some great moves.
The move at 2:43 (I don’t know what to call it) has to be one of the coolest looking moves I’ve ever seen. Thanks to Nick for sending this one to me.
Good Luck and Good Hand Balancing,
Logan Christopher
P.S. I can’t promise you’ll ever become this good but if you want to increase your skills check out these hand balancing products.
Dec/090
How to Learn Parkour
Merry Christmas!
Regardless of whether you celebrate this holiday or any other this time of year, I’m in the spirit of giving.
I mentioned this before and now its ready. Grab my new interview with Mark Toorock of American Parkour
In just over an hour we covered tons of information from the beginnings of parkour on to how to learn parkour. Here’s a few of the things you’ll discover when you listen:
- The difference between doing Parkour and training Parkour.
- What your fitness level should be before you get started in Parkour. The answer may surprise you…
- Tips on keeping the knees, ankles and other joints healthy so you can train a long time while avoiding crippling injuries.
- What a typical Parkour training session should look like.
- How to find other Parkour practitioners (aka Traceurs) that you can train with.
- Tips on finding places to train (including the legal aspects of doing so).
- The fundamentals you MUST focus on and why neglecting to do so will mean slower progress.
- And much more…
We do talk about the Parkour Tutorial DVD, available here, but besides that its all great content on how to get started learning and training in parkour.
Right click here to download the file
Good Luck and Good Free Running,
Logan Christopher
P.S. This interview probably won’t be up here forever so grab it now while you can.
Aug/092
Great Rings Routine
People that have never used the gymnastic rings may know they are difficult but it takes a try on them to truly grasp the strength it takes to do an impressive routine.
I came upon this video awhile back. It shows gymnast Andreas Aguilar at the 1991 World Professional Gymnastics Championships. Its most likely just an exhibition, rather then competing, due to the moves he performs.
Of particular note I want you to pay attention to the muscle up in the L-sit position. That may very well be one of the smoothest muscle ups ever. A far cry from the kipping action most athletes use.
There’s quite a few iron crosses and you’ll want to pay attention to the very unique dismount.
Good Luck and Good Ring Training,
Logan Christopher
P.S. Rings can build awesome strength and you can buy a set of gymnastic rings here.
Jul/092
One Arm Muscle Up to One Arm Handstand
This is from circus acrobat Yury Tikhonovich.
Yes, it involves a lot of momentum but this is one of the most impressive feats I have ever seen. A one arm muscle up into a one arm half-planche into the one arm handstand.
Isn’t it amazing what people can do these days? After this holding a regular handstand or a normal muscle up just seems easy.
Good Luck and Good Handbalancing,
Logan Christopher
Jun/090
Damien Walters
Meet Damien Walters, one of the very best acrobats in the world. Combining tricking, parkour, trampolining, free running, and all manner of acrobatics along with a big dose of creativity.
This guy knows how to practice and get good.
If you want to get started tumbling like Damien can you got lots of practice ahead of you. But let me recommend something to set you in the right direction – Tumbling Illustrated and the Parkour Tutorial DVD.
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