Getting Back Into Cheer Shape

[scbestie]

So I cheered through college, but haven't had anything to do with it for the past 6 months, after nationals. Every year I'd get out of shape during the summer (oops), but could get back into it relatively quickly once practices started to get intense at the beginning of the season. This year, I don't have a team to practice with/cheer for , but want to get back into shape in order to find an allstar team or at least something of the like.

Any suggestions on workout plans/where I could find something?

Thanks a bunch!!

 

[DaniV]

Any style of circuit training - you can find tons of different ones on pinterest but that way you are getting a strength cardio workout that is similar to cheer and helps give your muscles the endurance needed for a cheer routine. Also, join a tumbling practice at a local all-star gym (even if they don't have an open team) so that you can keep your tumbling skills and keep those muscles in shape too.

 

[scbestie]

Great idea! I didn't think to look on Pinterest, I'll check it out. Thanks for your help!

 

[iCheer247]

Every year I'd get out of shape during the summer (oops), but could get back into it relatively quickly once practices started to get intense at the beginning of the season.

That happens to me EVERY YEAR! :banghead:

 

[xoxSuperstarCheerSwagxox]

If you're a base you should definitely do some arms strengthening such as pull ups, weightlifting, push-ups, etc. definitely stretch your splits every night for flexibility. Good luck

 

[Emilyyyy<3]

What I do once a season is over is I do crunches to 8 counts.
1st 8 count : Normal crunches
2nd 8 count : Put your legs straight in the air and continue with th crunches
3rd 8 count : Cross your legs and continue doing crunches
4th 8 count : Do a stradle and continue with cruches
5th 8 count : Do right side crunches
6t 8 count : Do left side crunches
If you do that 4 times in a row every day it really helps!

 

[BreezyBoo543]

Pinterest has a ton you can find.