Beginning Crow

Ready to begin crow? At Taiso Fitness we integrate many forms of training from yoga, gymnastics, and martial arts to TRX, kettlebell, and barbell. The Defying Gravity program is a dynamic body weight based fitness program that progresses like a martial art. As you gain mastery over various yoga, gymnastics, and martial arts inspired movement you earn colored wrist bands similar to martial arts belts. Each band level unlocks a new series of skills.

Crow is a great introduction to hand-balancing. It is a great low-threat way to develop not just the balance for more difficult movements, but also the core strength, shoulder stabilization, and wrist flexibility.

One of the many core strengthening exercises appropriate for this is the TRX tuck. This version has been slightly modified to bring the knees near the elbows to more closely mimic the requirements of crow.

Using down dog and variations including the down dog pushup are good ways to improve shoulder strength and stabilization. In this version we are using the the down dog push up with the feet on a box. This is normally the third variation introduced and may not be appropriate if you are just getting started.

Finally, here is a simple, low-impact wrist flexibility drill. In the video I am working on flexing the wrist. But I am also pressing into the wall to create active resistance which is more beneficial than only doing passive flexibility training.

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How to do your first handstand

Handstands are fun, they obviously develop shoulder strength, but they are also phenomenal for developing core strength. So, here are the progressions we use to help you get started.

Down Dog is a pretty popular yoga position you have probably heard of before. But if you can’t get into a good down dog with your back and shoulders straight then you do not have the flexibility to get into a straight handstand. And no one wants to do a banana handstand, right?

Once you have the mobility and stability to get into Down Dog, we help you build strength with Down Dog Push Ups. In order to progressively increase the load for your shoulders, we raise your feet on boxes for a more challenging Down Dog Push Up.

The next step is to work on balance and core strength. We start with walking your feet up the wall. This is progressive and may take weeks until you are comfortable getting your stomach all the way to the wall. We also teach you to cartwheel out in case you lose your balance.

The next step is to work on kick ups with a wall. Once you get into position with proper head, torso and leg position we move away from the wall. We work on the same handstand alignment with a spotter and finally freestanding.

Free Demo Classes: Tuesday Sept 22nd, and Sept 29th

Class size limited. Sign up in advance.

Register below for a FREE DEMO class on September 22nd and 29th.

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If you are looking for a shared personal training experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, […]

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Defying Gravity Free Demo Classes

Free Demo Class

Free Demo Classes: Tuesday Sept 22nd, and Sept 29th
Class size limited. Sign up in advance.

Over the last few years, more and more of our clients have shown more interest in bodyweight skills and training. They really enjoyed integrating skills like handstands and backbends into their fitness program.

For the Defying Gravity program we selected some of the core movements from our experience with yoga, gymnastics, and martial arts into a fun, and progressive group fitness experience.

In order to make it accessible for all fitness levels, as well as fun and challenging we implements a colored wrist-band system similar to the colored belts from martial arts. This ensures both the participant and the instructor to know right away what the appropriate level of difficultly should be for the participant, as well as ensuring they have the requisite skills for safety.

Class size is limited to ensure the instructor is able to assist each student.

Defying Gravity classes may be purchased as a single-session drop in, or a punch card.

For more information email us at info@taisofitness.com or give us a call at 253-223-6365.

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If you are looking for a shared personal training experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, measurable results, and want to make educated decisions to take control of their health.

Shared personal training provides the coaching of a personal trainer with the social support of a bootcamp style class.

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