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Does pilates work?

Does pilates or that balance ball work? I’m pretty skinny so if I started doing pilates would I become more muscular in a few weeks? How much would this help for track?

What may I add/take away from my martial arts routine to become better,stronger,etc.?

Well I’m 13 and I do Hung Gar kung fu and I haven’t been able to go back because some financial problems. Well what may I add or take away from this routine to become better at martial arts and being able to defend myself and others? I prefer thatyou tell me what I should add to my routine to become better, I also need to find a balance because I’m in 8th grade I have a gf and I need to make a balance so I dont push her away. Anyway, here is the routine:

1.) Stretch
2.) Develop Solid Stances,hold for 1 min(minimum)
3.) Train Grip(forearm muscles)(fatigue your arms)
4.) Do push-ups; (50, 100,etc.)
5.) pull-ups(x20+),chin-ups(x20+),dips(x50+),sit-ups(x350+)
6.) Sprint(one side to other) x50(rest 5 min!)
7.) Hand Techniques x100
8.) Footwork(Hung Ga, advancing,etc.)
9.) Puncing(straight punch; different stances!) x100 each
10.) Blocks x100+ (with counters{optional})
11.) Kicks x100+ (each kick;roundhouse,side,etc.)
12.) Conditioning(Iron Body)
13.) Explosive Training
14.) Hung Gar form practice(slo. speed, med. speed, fast speed)
15.) Dodging Practice
16.) Madra (slo-mo sparring)
17.) Powerlifting
18.) Reflex Training
19.) Aerobic Training
20.) Shadow fighting(3-5mins)
21.) Chi, Adrenaline Practice
22.) Range Practice
23.) Trapping Practice
24.) Counter-Attack Practice
25.) Anticipation Practice
26.) Combo; Attack, defense, etc.
27.) Weighted Shadowfighting
28.) Relative Strength Training(Mon, Wed, Fri.)
29.) Plyometric Training
30.) Inch Training

Well I do that routine just about everyday. And after I feel my strength begin to plateau I make a new routine.

What may I add/take away from my martial arts routine to become better,stronger,etc.?

Well I’m 13 and I do Hung Gar kung fu and I haven’t been able to go back because some financial problems. Well what may I add or take away from this routine to become better at martial arts and being able to defend myself and others? I prefer thatyou tell me what I should add to my routine to become better, I also need to find a balance because I’m in 8th grade I have a gf and I need to make a balance so I dont push her away. Anyway, here is the routine:

1.) Stretch
2.) Develop Solid Stances,hold for 1 min(minimum)
3.) Train Grip(forearm muscles)(fatigue your arms)
4.) Do push-ups; (50, 100,etc.)
5.) pull-ups(x20+),chin-ups(x20+),dips(x50+),sit-ups(x350+)
6.) Sprint(one side to other) x50(rest 5 min!)
7.) Hand Techniques x100
8.) Footwork(Hung Ga, advancing,etc.)
9.) Puncing(straight punch; different stances!) x100 each
10.) Blocks x100+ (with counters{optional})
11.) Kicks x100+ (each kick;roundhouse,side,etc.)
12.) Conditioning(Iron Body)
13.) Explosive Training
14.) Hung Gar form practice(slo. speed, med. speed, fast speed)
15.) Dodging Practice
16.) Madra (slo-mo sparring)
17.) Powerlifting
18.) Reflex Training
19.) Aerobic Training
20.) Shadow fighting(3-5mins)
21.) Chi, Adrenaline Practice
22.) Range Practice
23.) Trapping Practice
24.) Counter-Attack Practice
25.) Anticipation Practice
26.) Combo; Attack, defense, etc.
27.) Weighted Shadowfighting
28.) Relative Strength Training(Mon, Wed, Fri.)
29.) Plyometric Training
30.) Inch Training

Well I do that routine just about everyday. And after I feel my strength begin to plateau I make a new routine.

tai chi, qi gong, falun dafa, yoga….?

i’m looking to explore something new, but don’t know which to choose. Looking to give balance to my life, decrease stress, learn to clear my mind, etc. Anyone familiar with these and have any suggestions? btw i’m 21 if that matters for anything

Scott Cole: Discover Tai Chi For Balance and Mobility

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