PED 246: Methods and Techniques of Dance and Gymnastics Chapter 3 Conditioning
Cardiovascular Exercises Jumping Jacks Running Squat Thrusts Jump Rope Locomotor Skills
Strength Push-ups Pull-ups Crunches Leg Lifts Leg tucks and extensions Dips Casts – push away from bar and swing back
Flexibility Splits Partner splits Hold leg up while standing Hands down, 1 foot up Pull to split position Lower back Laying on stomach, raise head Laying on stomach, raise legs Backbends Knees to nose Trunk Stretch Ankle stretch
Coordination Jumping Jacks Jumping Jack variations Leg to side Leg forward Walking up back stand Swan On belly, lift arm, or leg, or combo Arm Circles
Balance Leg Lift – Keep leg straight V-Seat Holding positions On one leg, other leg back, body forward Lots of variations Handstands
Plyometric / Explosive Power Frog Jump Standing long jump Sideways long jump Tuck Jumps Jump ups (onto something) and back down