Newbie 0 #1 January 19, 2006 Hi, i'm new to the tunnel, only having done 10 mins. I'm now booked in to do 1 hour over 2 days (thursday and friday, in about 4 weeks time) of freeflying only. Im then off to Spain for 3 days of jumping (weather permitting) where i could be jumping 6 or 8 times a day, maybe more? This might not sound much to some of you, but i think it might well take it out of me. I'm mainly worried about muscles seizing up and possibly being sore from the tunnel. I am working on increasing upper body strength with some free weights right now, as well as some sit ups. I also cycle so my legs are quite strong. I want to make sure i can prep as best i can, so any and all advice needed please. I figure i will need to drink a lot of water to keep hydrated as well as stretch before, after and during the tunnel flying to make sure im ok for jumping afterward. I know this might sound wimpy, but i don't have even have 300 jumps yet and the thought of doing what will effectively be 60 jumps over 2 days in the tunnel and then going jumping for (hopefully) a good 3 days is putting the frighteners up me! "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #2 January 19, 2006 QuoteI am working on increasing upper body strength with some free weights right now, as well as some sit ups. I also cycle so my legs are quite strong. I figure i will need to drink a lot of water to keep hydrated as well as stretch before, after and during the tunnel flying to make sure im ok for jumping afterward. Thats it. Take a day or two off from the exersice before your trip to rest up. Also during the trip, get to be early, eat well, and watch the drinking (yeah, I said it). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #3 January 19, 2006 Stay hydrated, water is your friend and will help your body dispose of the lactic acid that makes muscles sore. Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbarrett 0 #4 January 19, 2006 Really warm up and stretch. Not just a few desultory stretches but take 30 mins to get gently warmed up and thoroughly stretched in all areas... stretching when your muscles are cold is not bad but is much less effective. Don't bounce your stretches either. Then when you are finished make sure you stretch it all out again. A lot of people forget that part and regret it. It's addictive!"Work hard, play hard and don't whinge" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpsat14k 0 #5 January 19, 2006 Relax, relax, relax, no big deal..I did 45 minutes in one day last year at Orlando. Althought a little sore the next day, it in no way effected my jumping at SoBe's. The best advise I was given before heading south was to really stretch any and all muscle groups we normally use when jumping. Just be careful not to pull anything or your trip and plans may be for not. Blue skiesParty like it's $19.99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #6 January 20, 2006 I think you will be fine... I am not a great athlete, and I have done 3.5 hours and 24 jumps in 4 days twice now. Granted, it was 4way and not FF, but still flying... My trick... Eat well. Stay hydrated. Stretch and warm up. Go to bed early. Real early. Don't party/drink at night. Sleep well. And hire a packer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeryde13 0 #7 January 20, 2006 bout the same # jumps as you, just did 45 minutes in 15 minute blocks in sit only . it was murder for me after a while. and i had to flip to belly for a second there. my 2 cents is..... don't worry about it , break the hour up into 10 or fifteen minute blocks over the day , where a large jump suit to give you more lift , bring a velcro weight belt to keep the loose jump suit from hitting your face . hold 5-10lb dumbells straight out for 1 minute up then 1 minute down for about 10 minutes , and practice position on a chair infront of a mirror . i'm assuming your doing sit.....tear it up ._________________________________________ people see me as a challenge to their balance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shall555 0 #8 January 20, 2006 Drink lots of beer each night. Eat lots of hard-boiled eggs and beef jerky. If you can work some good Mexican food in there, too, that'd be perfect. Then, you can watch as your instructors' eyes get wide. Just tell yourself that they're overwhelmed by your skill. shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Newbie 0 #9 January 20, 2006 Quote Drink lots of beer each night. Eat lots of hard-boiled eggs and beef jerky. If you can work some good Mexican food in there, too, that'd be perfect. Then, you can watch as your instructors' eyes get wide. Just tell yourself that they're overwhelmed by your skill. shall LOL "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Paige 0 #10 January 20, 2006 60 min in 2 days isn't bad at all Don't sweat it too much you'll have plenty of time to recover. Yoga and weight lifting to prep. Stretching before and after tunnel, you will be happier you did the next morning Be sure to take 3 advil or so before you go to bed, your shoulders will thank you if you get to sit flying and do a bit of it. I also keep IcyHot or ThremaCare Patches just in case I get really sore and want quick relief. Hydrate too. Also, I have bad allergies and not sure where you are flying. I always suggest to my students that they get a decongestant and/or antihistimine (nasal spray works quick too) if they have allergies, FL has a way of bring out the best in allergies Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
freeryde13 0 #7 January 20, 2006 bout the same # jumps as you, just did 45 minutes in 15 minute blocks in sit only . it was murder for me after a while. and i had to flip to belly for a second there. my 2 cents is..... don't worry about it , break the hour up into 10 or fifteen minute blocks over the day , where a large jump suit to give you more lift , bring a velcro weight belt to keep the loose jump suit from hitting your face . hold 5-10lb dumbells straight out for 1 minute up then 1 minute down for about 10 minutes , and practice position on a chair infront of a mirror . i'm assuming your doing sit.....tear it up ._________________________________________ people see me as a challenge to their balance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #8 January 20, 2006 Drink lots of beer each night. Eat lots of hard-boiled eggs and beef jerky. If you can work some good Mexican food in there, too, that'd be perfect. Then, you can watch as your instructors' eyes get wide. Just tell yourself that they're overwhelmed by your skill. shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #9 January 20, 2006 Quote Drink lots of beer each night. Eat lots of hard-boiled eggs and beef jerky. If you can work some good Mexican food in there, too, that'd be perfect. Then, you can watch as your instructors' eyes get wide. Just tell yourself that they're overwhelmed by your skill. shall LOL "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #10 January 20, 2006 60 min in 2 days isn't bad at all Don't sweat it too much you'll have plenty of time to recover. Yoga and weight lifting to prep. Stretching before and after tunnel, you will be happier you did the next morning Be sure to take 3 advil or so before you go to bed, your shoulders will thank you if you get to sit flying and do a bit of it. I also keep IcyHot or ThremaCare Patches just in case I get really sore and want quick relief. Hydrate too. Also, I have bad allergies and not sure where you are flying. I always suggest to my students that they get a decongestant and/or antihistimine (nasal spray works quick too) if they have allergies, FL has a way of bring out the best in allergies Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
