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Amanda Sedai
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I recently attended a few karate lessons and I'll probably be taking lessons regularly some time around January. What kinds of exercises should I do in order to get in shape for karate? I've been doing the stretching exercises that I learned in the class I attended (the basic stuff. you know, stretch your legs and try to reach your toes, that kind of stuff), as well as push-ups and sit-ups, almost every day. What other exercises should I be doing? (I'm trying to do at least a few exercises each day, and every few days I go to a gym, so suggestions for things I can either do and home or do in a gym are welcome.) Also, is there a particular time of day when I should be exercising? I've always heard that you should exercise in the morning, but I know someone who says that stretching exercises should be done in the evening.
Also, I've noticed that whenever I try to do sit-ups it really hurts the base of my back for some reason. Is there anything I can do about that? (As you have probably already figured out I'm really, really out of shape.)
Thanks.
Also, I've noticed that whenever I try to do sit-ups it really hurts the base of my back for some reason. Is there anything I can do about that? (As you have probably already figured out I'm really, really out of shape.)
Thanks.