Dry-land game kicks my butt

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swimshark — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:58:56 GMT

Genie style?! You wimp! Alison, you did great on your gimpy ankle. :applaud: I'd say 45 minutes of that is a great workout! Thanks. That was a lot of fun. I'm ready to go back for more.

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The Fortress — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:40:24 GMT

And Fort, I added your squat things, but I can only do them as genie-style squats, no weights or anything. I might try raising my arms next. Genie style?! You wimp! Alison, you did great on your gimpy ankle. :applaud: I'd say 45 minutes of that is a great workout!

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swimshark — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:36:05 GMT

I'd say Fort one this one easily. I :bow: to her! YouTube- The game

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Former Member — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:01:11 GMT

The ultimate gridge,Fort vs. Rich in this game.I bet with a little publicity by Jim we could get it on ESPN. The OCHO!

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Rich Abrahams — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:52:15 GMT

Looks like a great workout! It also looks like the walls would have to be pretty strong to absorb the impact. Have you ever seen a health club that wouldn't allow this, like some racquetball courts can't be used for squash? We've had a few complaints from adjacent courts, but the club's athletic director thinks the game is great so he lets us do it. Rich

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Rich Abrahams — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:50:06 GMT

Do you think this would work hitting the ball against the side of one's house? It looks like there is a lot of force there! I can't see doing this inside my house. The issue I have is time/opportunity. I work a full time job on school hours, and if I swim, I have to fit it in during that time, too. So having a Vasa trainer at home has been terrific; but anything else I add has to be done at home or in the park across the street. Michelle, I wouldn't do this on the side of your house unless it's made of concrete or brick. I understand the time issue. Maybe someday you'll have more opportunity. I've belonged to a full service health club for 20+ years and I'm pretty spoiled (about to become much more spoiled when I retire in March!). Hope to see you in Dallas for Boby's meet. Rich

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Former Member — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:11:34 GMT

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chowmi — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:31:54 GMT

Rich, Do you think this would work hitting the ball against the side of one's house? It looks like there is a lot of force there! I can't see doing this inside my house. The issue I have is time/opportunity. I work a full time job on school hours, and if I swim, I have to fit it in during that time, too. So having a Vasa trainer at home has been terrific; but anything else I add has to be done at home or in the park across the street. Fort & swimshark: who's winning????!!! And Fort, I added your squat things, but I can only do them as genie-style squats, no weights or anything. I might try raising my arms next.

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swimshark — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:25:46 GMT

You're on! I did 20 minutes of this solo today and it was love at first sight. :) Let's set up a time and I'll see what I can do about getting a good, bouncing ball.

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swimshark — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:02:06 GMT

This looks awesome! I want a partner. Of course, this is a good place to do twisting med ball slams and other med ball work solo too. Fort, come on out here. Freedom Ctr has racket ball courts and I can score a medicine ball from Curl.

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Allen Stark — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:55:18 GMT

The ultimate gridge,Fort vs. Rich in this game.I bet with a little publicity by Jim we could get it on ESPN.

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Former Member — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:34:29 GMT

That looks insanely fun! I did a dryland workout on MLK day in the gym that involved tossing a med ball back and forth with a partner. Pretty simple stuff but it was my first time using the balls. Needless to say, my pecs were butt-sore. Everytime I tried to reach my arm around to scratch my back, I had to stop. Made me feel terribly inflexible.

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Rich Abrahams — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:27:07 GMT

Leslie, If your court doesn't have the line @ 6 feet you can use some blue painters tape and remove it when you're done. You'll be surpised at how much of an aerobic component is involved. By far, the best ball is the First Place Elite. It's very bouncy which makes the game more athletic (more running and faster paced). You can get them at performbetter.com I'd go with the 4 pounder. Rich

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The Fortress — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:07:16 GMT

Fort, come on out here. Freedom Ctr has racket ball courts and I can score a medicine ball from Curl. You're on! I did 20 minutes of this solo today and it was love at first sight. :)

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The Fortress — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:22:49 GMT

This looks awesome! I want a partner. Of course, this is a good place to do twisting med ball slams and other med ball work solo too.

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TRYM_Swimmer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:59:41 GMT

Rich, Those of us who were able to watch you during your Big Ten days would never have guessed this is what you would migrate too! Go get 'em! Wow!

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knelson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:09:00 GMT

This is a classic playground game called "wall ball." Usually kids don't use a 5 lb. medicine ball, though!

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Rich Abrahams — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:06:05 GMT

The best part about this workout is the post-workout meal...Brother's Bar-B-Que. Sign me up. Mark, It's defintely a bonus when your training partner owns a chain of BBQ joints.

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SwimDogs — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:59:57 GMT

The best part about this workout is the post-workout meal...Brother's Bar-B-Que. Sign me up.