Tumbling One question

Hi,

Is it possible to work to much on tumbling one skills in one session? By that I mean, can we do more than where we are in our progression, in one training?

Hi mate,

This is largely addressed here

https://my.gymnasticbodies.com/movement-intro/

Notes from Coach Sommer

I would recommend progressing training through the following focused training blocks:

Diagnostic - section 1

Training block - section 2, 3 and perhaps 4 if you have sufficient arm strength.

If you have not perfected forward and backward rolls how can advanced variations these (e.g. handstand forward roll and back extensions be trained?).  More advanced sections may be experimented with at the end of the day's scheduled work; but they should not constitute a significant portion of the workout

Training block - section 5 and section 6

Training block - section 7 and later include section 8 when advanced enough

Training block - section 9

It is important to understand that this is movement training which is a combination of both conditioning and skill development.  As such for developing technical excellence it is far more beneficial for to slow down.

Rushing through the program, attempting to do all the sections at the same time will substantially slow progress.  On the other hand, approaching the movment courses with the same eye to detail used in the other GB courses and not moving on until a section or pair of sections has been mastered will greatly accelerate future progress.

High quality of movement and the ensuing physical mastery earned in one section will transfer when beginning the next section.   Half assed however is forever.

4 hours ago, Jon Douglas said:

Hi mate,

This is largely addressed here

https://my.gymnasticbodies.com/movement-intro/

 

Notes from Coach Sommer

I would recommend progressing training through the following focused training blocks:

Diagnostic - section 1

Training block - section 2, 3 and perhaps 4 if you have sufficient arm strength.

If you have not perfected forward and backward rolls how can advanced variations these (e.g. handstand forward roll and back extensions be trained?).  More advanced sections may be experimented with at the end of the day's scheduled work; but they should not constitute a significant portion of the workout

Training block - section 5 and section 6

Training block - section 7 and later include section 8 when advanced enough

Training block - section 9

It is important to understand that this is movement training which is a combination of both conditioning and skill development.  As such for developing technical excellence it is far more beneficial for to slow down.

Rushing through the program, attempting to do all the sections at the same time will substantially slow progress.  On the other hand, approaching the movment courses with the same eye to detail used in the other GB courses and not moving on until a section or pair of sections has been mastered will greatly accelerate future progress.

High quality of movement and the ensuing physical mastery earned in one section will transfer when beginning the next section.   Half assed however is forever.

Hi Jon,

Thanks for your answer. I think my question wasn't precise enough but thanks anyway  for those clarifications!

I'll make an example to simplifly what I mean't:

I am currently doing only the first 3 movements of T1.  I was asking if you could do more than what the sets and reps of the current progression asks us to do, always on those first 3 only (just to practice more).

And can we do them everyday (due to a more technical training)?

Training skills every day is not a good idea. Your body needs time to recover so if you start to add in extra sessions, do it VERY gradually and patiently. Stick with the same weekly schedule for extended periods (4-12 weeks) to accurately assess your recovery. 

Adding in some extra sets is also fine, but keep a close eye on your recovery. It can be easy to overdo it, especially with skills that you enjoy. 

3 hours ago, Everett Carroll said:

Training skills every day is not a good idea. Your body needs time to recover so if you start to add in extra sessions, do it VERY gradually and patiently. Stick with the same weekly schedule for extended periods (4-12 weeks) to accurately assess your recovery. 

Adding in some extra sets is also fine, but keep a close eye on your recovery. It can be easy to overdo it, especially with skills that you enjoy. 

Thanks Everett! I am currenly doing it twice a week, I feel I can do more, like 3-4 times a week (without  doing it everyday).  Do you think it is fine?

Sure, Etienne. Bump it up to 3 for now and see how it feels. Just be sensitive to your recovery and remember that oftentimes, less is more. Experiment and find the schedule that works best for you. Everyone is different.