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• Training is an extensive and very complex topic, with an almost infinite num- ber of variants. Depending on the sport or physical activity, the type of training and the suggested number of sets, repetitions, intensity, duration, and resting periods will need to be adjusted. A good understanding of the basic training principles will help us avoid misinterpretation, which could lead to mistakes, fail- ure, and even injury.
• Training has to be based on progressions, specific to the objectives, task or skill we want to accomplish, and planned based on our individual (or collective) objectives, fitness level, training availability, goal, and deadlines.
• The training examples in this manual are just a few examples of many of the options available. Proper planning is crucial to ensure our training is effective enough to avoid stagnation, slow progress, or results opposite to those we de- sire; bad planning may even be conducive to injury.
• WHEN IN DOUBT, WE SHOULD ALWAYS ASK FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. • Make sure you always use the proper type of mat/crash mat needed by the
activity you are about to perform. Your life’s on the line.
• In order to adjust the % of intensity, some of the exercises mentioned in this manual can be performed at different fitness levels using a progression to- wards our final goals, (for example TWO-ARMED, ONE-ARMED, STRADDLING OR BENDING THE LEGS, using a RESISTANCE BAND, with a SPOT FROM SOMEONE ELSE, doing ISOMETRIC or ECCENTRIC TRAINING, adding EXTRA WEIGHT, etc.).
• Certain preparatory drills, as well as most of the conditioning exercises de- scribed in this manual, can be performed safely and more accurately with the use of StrapFit® (aerial acrobatics and aerial calisthenics training equipment). Info.: www.theaerialmovement.com
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