I am a Certified Personal Trainer. I am finding that there is not much out there that can totally train a person to use the Bocks. The best thing is to use the Bocks often, everytime you Bock you will get stronger and endurance will be enhanced. Cardio is going to be the thing that really keeps you going for for a long period of time even if you a strong. Implementing a cardio routine will be your biggest asset. Working your core as well as a weight lifting routine would benefit greatly. It really depends on what type of person you are, As well as doing things that you like to do for exercise instead of things you dislike. I really love to Bock, so i will do it as much as I can. I do not want to over train so i must take 2-3 days off from Bocking in order to give my body the time to heal. I also do cardio in the gym three times per week for 25 minutes. At this time I will not add weight training because I wont make the time and it will be to much and I know will ultimately fail. So, be realistic with your training goals. Bocking is not a passive sport, it is very dynamic, very explosive and an intense cardio workout, ultimately if someone desires to be really good at them they will have to step up their training game, unless you are already a highly trained gymnast or Circusman. Hope this helps. If anybody would like in detail info on training, let me know I will do my best to help you.

That's good to know!

Here's my stats.

6'0"
170lbs
21Years old

I'm pretty lanky, but I have decent muscle structure already.
I just got back from a 3 mile run, which I intend to do 3-4 times a week, after work.  At night, i do about 60-100 situps, and also lift free weights, and a barbell. (also 3-4 nights a week)

As far as the running goes, I push myself, but do not do so to the point of exhaustion.  I maintain a fairly decent clip which leaves me with an average of 7minutes per mile, and this is constantly improving all summer.  I have done this in the past two summers too.

I eat regularly, and keep my portions controlled...
and always have some sort of water/gatorade/non carbonated juice on hand at all times that i drink throughout the day.  Average (64oz a day)

My goal, after I feel that i'm back into the shape I need to be in, is to learn front/back flips at a gymnastics gym, which i've already spoken with the owners and the trainers there to get permission to do so.

At current progress, i see that happening in about 2-3 weeks.

Is there anything else that you think i should be doing for myself?  Is there anything that I should really avoid?

Anything general that I may have left out?

Thanks in advance.  It's cool to have a physical trainer on the board!

Thanx Doc

 

It's good to learn!  It prevents stupid things from happening!

Well, sometimes anyway.  The rest of the time, it causes pain in new exciting ways!

As far as I know, there has to be a reason as to why they don't use the lower end models for preformance, and major tricks.
I'm noticing now, that the Fly Jumpers need a lot of maintenance, to keep them running the way they should.  I am going to pick up a tube of locktite joint compound tomorrow, to prevent my bolts and nuts from loosening up.  I'm tired of tightening every 3 heavy-duty bouncing sessions.

If this turns into something that I continue to do EVERY single day, you bet your hat that i'll be buying a pair of powerskips.
It's all about frame of reference.  Some people drop 1200 dollars on a new mountain bike, or snowboard, or drugs, or whatever....

Point is, if you decide it has enough value to you, to warrant the price tag, then that's reason enough.

On a lighter note, I may just upgrade my springs anyway, to a stronger model.  I was in the bottom of the bracket at 170lbs for the M90's. (177-198lbs)  I'm thinking about investing in a pair of M100(199-220lbs) Springs, as I want to get even more height than I am already getting.

Finally, i can see the image!!  Thanks for fixing the settings, matt.

What kind of endurance are you finding that you have on your 'risers?

(How long, how far, etc)

Before you take them off for a while?

We need an illustrated trick list, with multiple submissions, images, and how-to's!

I personally think that it's a great idea.  We are pioneers, afterall...

What sorts of exercise do you people use to keep yourself fit, and in shape for the poweriser play?

Last summer, i ran 3 miles a day, 4 days a week.  I'll be starting that schedule up again tomorrow I hope.

Lately, i've been a bit lazy lately, and I haven't exercised or done much other than bounce.

I get on average about 20-30minutes of up-time on the risers before i'm too tired to continue. 

This means bounding back and forth across a 60m parking lot, jumping in place, bouncing around, and then back home across the road.

I'm going to force myself to start doing my pushups/situps and running again as of tomorrow.  I really want to be able to bounce agressively for over an hour at a time.

Hey Jesus, welcome to the awesome sport of PowerBocking. You are going to have so much fun. Until then maybe workout a little to prepair, Bocking is an unbelievable all body workout. I would say the 7090 would be perfect for you, after the springs break in you will be stoked. You could always go with a PoweriZer or FlyJumper, they have a model 80. You don't want to be at max weight for your risers. You could be the first guy to run or "Bock" with the bulls

Haha!! imagine the headlines!! That'd be pretty intense.  I'd be more afraid of the other people than the bulls though.  I'd hate to "step" on another pedistrian, or god-forbid... fall.  That'd be the end of you, period.

I am a Soft Tissue Specialist dealing with people in Chronic and reoccurring pain. I also do E-Commerce Business.

that's great!  So, when i break myself, i'll give you a call!

I'm an optometrist for my sins. Stuck in a dark, warm room all day telling teenagers that they need glasses. Pure rock'n'roll

Any reccomendations for extreme sport eyewear?  Something more like perscription eyewear, in stylish goggleish form?

I don't have the money yet to get my eyes lasered.

Im a full time college student, and work at american eagle part time. and drinking is bad... (takes shot)

Haha, i did a little hung-over the morning after a crazy party.  I was feeling pretty woozy after about 20 minutes of bouncing.  Bad news bears...

Still thinking about a storage solution.... anyone else come up with anything?

technical term:  Top of tibia, but not at the joint.  Just below it.

my springs are really starting to flex and compress fully now.  I'd hate to see mine start splintering.  I'm going to invest in powerskips or powerskip springs if mine start to splinter too.

I want to get the most out of these, being i'm starting to learn flipping and other acrobatics soon.

Right below my kneecap, where 12 is labled in this photo



that is where i place my knee brace.

I too, ate pavement on them.  Tore up my knee pretty nicely.  I've since invested in knee, elbow,arm, and gloves.  They have already paid for themselves as far as i'm concerned.  I've laid myself out twice without injury with them on.

I'm sure there will be many more saves too.

Just, wow.  It's quite interesting to see what kind of solutions everyone comes up with.

I agree, a platform would work nicely.  Make sure to re-align the knee support, to accomodate this change in height!