Training Days

[jono2707]

Do they have to do Burpees? They were my curse when I played, hated them with quite a passion

We do burpees in the Cross Training class I go to at Fitness First. They suck. I hate them, so they must do some good...

[liz]

Bas, this Youtube video might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOdqkBE27wk

If you all just join my channel you'll see that I am now ttrying to get all Swans session on there so you know what these random exercises I get the lads doing actually are!

RC

Those Kinky Nordics look fun!

[liz]

Sorry, I didn't test the link. I just copied the url in my browser while I had that video open. I agree the link does take you through to Mummy's rehab. If you can see the section towards the foot of the main page where there are a series of video thumbnails, at the moment the In the Gym video is on the 4th page. It will probably get pushed back as more videos get uploaded, but they are in date order (backwards). It was posted on 30 November, if that helps.

[Real Commando]

I haven't got them doing any yet and haven't seen any of the other coaches doing them...not sure the exercise has much 'bang for buck' at this stage in the pre-season. But I agree, they are horrible!! We used to get thrashed with these when I was in the Commandos, mostly uphill wearing 32lbs of kit...and did so until the training team got bored!!

[Real Commando]

Bas, this Youtube video might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOdqkBE27wk

If you all just join my channel you'll see that I am now ttrying to get all Swans session on there so you know what these random exercises I get the lads doing actually are!

RC

[Bas]

Swans TV - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club

I've found the "in the Gym" video where Bevo demonstrates the Bubka

Thanks Liz. However when I click on it, it shoes Mummy doing his rehab. Am I doing something wrong?

[liz]

Swans TV - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club

I've found the "in the Gym" video where Bevo demonstrates the Bubka

[Primmy]

Not bad liz, and if I remember correctly one Bevo was a champion at it. It looked ridiculous and showoffy and and and and

[Cephalik]

Do they have to do Burpees? They were my curse when I played, hated them with quite a passion

[liz]

So were they jumping or leaping?

Neither.

It looks like a variation on a chin-up but a damn sight harder - more like a whole body pull-up so that you end up with your feet above the bar. I imagine it works the abs quite hard, as well as the arms and shoulders. Probably best to go and find the videos because my description is a bit lame.

[Bas]

A couple of the videos posted on the Swans' site pre-Christmas show the Bubkas in practice - I think we got to see Bevan and McNeill both demonstrating. And the commentary confirmed they are named after Sergey.

Thanks for that Liz. That was a good guess on my part and I didn't see the the videos although Sergey is from the same country as my parents. As was Jezza's family. Bit of useless trivia.

So were they jumping or leaping?

[liz]

Is a Bubka named after Serge? and what is it?

A couple of the videos posted on the Swans' site pre-Christmas show the Bubkas in practice - I think we got to see Bevan and McNeill both demonstrating. And the commentary confirmed they are named after Sergey.

[Bas]

Another tough session for the lads this morning: Squats (most have managed their calculated max weights), Kinkys, Inchworms (mega challenging 8 x 20m), Speed Skaters (over a hurdle), Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press, Bubka's,

Is a Bubka named after Serge? and what is it?

What on earth is a kinky? If it's done as exercise I can't imagine too many players would be looking forward to it.

Thanks RC

[Real Commando]

Ha! I actually have a funny story about that. Just prior to Xmas, and without thinking I put my Ipod on random shuffle and forgot that some of my wife's music was still on there!! I had Craig Bolton complaining that they wanted a Commando!! I have subsequently ditched ALL her music just in case!!

But in answer to your question my preferred option is rock/metal - Linkin Park/ACDC/Lost Profits are all favourites...after all I'm not in there to 'feel' or 'listen' to the music...I'm in there to make my eyes bleed so I can drink beer without feeling guilty!!

[Real Commando]

By close monitoring mate. Every individual has records kept about pretty much EVERY thing he does...including sleep!! There is very little chance we can over train these guys.