Bonz
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Hi,
If it is possible would love some help or assistance with this.
I just got selected to represent Australia at the New Zealand Fencing Championships (I fence Sabre) in October (October 22nd) and I was hoping to try and take my fencing to the next level.
In order to take it to the next level I have decided to try and take my preparation and fitness levels for fencing serious for once (Right now I literally look like someone who does nothing but leg day).
Right now I tend to get away with half decent results by mostly relying on reflexes and pure power from my legs, the issue is I have no where near enough flexibility, agility, core strength or upper body strength through the torso and this is causing issues when changing direction on the transition from attack to defence.
My current profile.
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 74 Kilos
Body Profile
Torso/ Chest: Non Existant
Waist: A bit chubby, have a little bit of a stomach
Legs: Very strong and muscular (Try training 3-4 days a week in a permanent squat position)
Diet: Non existent, will be honest I like to eat a fair bit of crap.
Supplements: None at the moment, my coach has recommended I start using Viking Protean Chisel ---> Viking Protein Chisel (We can get it cheap through a sponsor).
Have currently thought up the following program for my preparation with my coach, issue is I am unsure on what exercises I should do at the gym (Whilst I know a lot of leg work, I am not aware of many other exercises I could use in my situation).
Monday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) 6-8 - Fencing Training
Tuesday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) 6-9 - Fencing Training (lesson from coach)
Wednesday
Morning (before work) - Rest
Afternoon (after work) - Personal Trainer
Thursday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) - Rest
Friday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) - Rest
Saturday
Morning/ Afternoon 10-2 - Fencing Training, Lesson from 10:30-11, Agility from 11-12, 12-2 Technical and bout training.
Sunday
Rest
Will have lead in competitions on the 16th of October, and the week before going to New Zealand will likely skip PT and start cutting back on the gym sessions.
If it is possible would love to get some advise on simple light gym exercises I could do each morning to help improve my core, flexibility and agility.
Would also love to get some advise on the easiest way to lead into a diet (I have never had any luck here) and what/ if any supplements I should use.
Thanks for reading and for any help and assistance you can give
If it is possible would love some help or assistance with this.
I just got selected to represent Australia at the New Zealand Fencing Championships (I fence Sabre) in October (October 22nd) and I was hoping to try and take my fencing to the next level.
In order to take it to the next level I have decided to try and take my preparation and fitness levels for fencing serious for once (Right now I literally look like someone who does nothing but leg day).
Right now I tend to get away with half decent results by mostly relying on reflexes and pure power from my legs, the issue is I have no where near enough flexibility, agility, core strength or upper body strength through the torso and this is causing issues when changing direction on the transition from attack to defence.
My current profile.
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 74 Kilos
Body Profile
Torso/ Chest: Non Existant
Waist: A bit chubby, have a little bit of a stomach
Legs: Very strong and muscular (Try training 3-4 days a week in a permanent squat position)
Diet: Non existent, will be honest I like to eat a fair bit of crap.
Supplements: None at the moment, my coach has recommended I start using Viking Protean Chisel ---> Viking Protein Chisel (We can get it cheap through a sponsor).
Have currently thought up the following program for my preparation with my coach, issue is I am unsure on what exercises I should do at the gym (Whilst I know a lot of leg work, I am not aware of many other exercises I could use in my situation).
Monday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) 6-8 - Fencing Training
Tuesday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) 6-9 - Fencing Training (lesson from coach)
Wednesday
Morning (before work) - Rest
Afternoon (after work) - Personal Trainer
Thursday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) - Rest
Friday
Morning (before work) 7-7:45 - Light Gym Workout
Afternoon (after work) - Rest
Saturday
Morning/ Afternoon 10-2 - Fencing Training, Lesson from 10:30-11, Agility from 11-12, 12-2 Technical and bout training.
Sunday
Rest
Will have lead in competitions on the 16th of October, and the week before going to New Zealand will likely skip PT and start cutting back on the gym sessions.
If it is possible would love to get some advise on simple light gym exercises I could do each morning to help improve my core, flexibility and agility.
Would also love to get some advise on the easiest way to lead into a diet (I have never had any luck here) and what/ if any supplements I should use.
Thanks for reading and for any help and assistance you can give