Sunday, September 27. 2009Chess Workout
A quick plug for the efforts of my father-in-law in setting up a gym for the mind...
 Condensed from a recent e-mail... I have worked diligently with disparate group of long-time chess players and parents for close to a year to rejuvenate the local Minneapolis chess scene, with the linchpin to be located in a new (to be announced) site devoted to chess at various levels. The site will open Oct. 1, and will be active almost every night and most weekends with casual nights, rated tournaments, kids’ events, etc. Among the first events will be a fundraiser for Minneapolis Chess, a non-profit with the mission of getting kids, especially inner city kids, involved in chess as a disciplined learning experience. The event will feature young kids playing blitz (5’ and 3’) games, testimonials from some inner city kids whose lives have been changed through chess, a chess trivia contest (very easy non-technical questions such as “what move in the famous 1878 St. Petersburg match inspired the fans to hurl gold coins onto the stage?, with breathtaking prizes, a slide show from the world of chess, and perhaps even a simultaneous match (in which a kid takes on multiple challengers at once). Very cool stuff. I will post again on this as I learn of more events and dates. Thursday, September 24. 2009Dadiator Triathlon Training Two weekends ago I completed two sprint triathlons, The Square Lake short course and One Last Tri, in consecutive days. As usual, my seven warrior sidekicks were instrumental in my training! I prepared for the events with six week training cycle with workouts pulled directly from Eric Harr's Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week: From beginner to finish line in just six weeks. How fitting! I highly recommend this book to anyone contemplating a first triathlon. Harr breaks each week into run, bike and swim workouts of varying duration and intensity (levels 1-4). I found the kids particularly useful with level 4 sprint work on the bike and with a jogging stroller. The kids also contributed their patented resistance and coaching for practice races and for short distance "brick" workouts (i.e. those that involve biking and running in immediate succession). Dadiator Tri Workouts at a glance... Run Run alongside a biking 8-10 year old sidekick and have him keep track of your splits. Sprint / push nipper-loaded jogging stroller up and down the block. Follow the chorus of whoopees during the hard effort, recover with pleasant conversation about bugs and clouds and boogers. Run / hike stairs with a backpack full of plump youngster. Bike Burley sprint up and down the block. I use cul-du-sac for slow turnaround recovery. For an added challenge, rig up the Ridealng to the Burley and tow a skateboarding caboose. Ride stationary bike on porch while the kids play in the backyard. Throw a ballgame on the radio and enjoy a summer's eve while Mom buys groceries. Swim Pull a dinghy full of kids across the lake. Mom, grandparents, or uncle Ty can man the life boat. Splash and play in the water untill your hands prune up. Harr says that the first major step of swim training is getting comfortable with the "feel" of the water. If you enjoy splashing around, the strokes will come. Thursday, September 10. 2009Dadiator Media
See the following articles...
Moran, Sarah "How I Got This Body: The Dadiator." Minneapolis Star Tribune on the web 20 April.2008. Otis, Sheff "Seven under Seven." Williams College Alumni Review on the web March.2008. MN Parent: "Real Parents: Deirdre and Sheff Otis." MN Parent Magazine on the web September.2008. Sunday, March 8. 2009Dadiator 300 WorkoutWednesday, February 25. 2009Dadiator Donkey KickSunday, February 22. 2009Floorblaster with GetupSaturday, February 21. 2009FLOORBLASTER
Difficulty Level: Red (Moderate)
Muscle Group: Pectoralae As well as kid coaches can provide strength and encouragement with full body movements, they are also invaluable with spot training for specific muscle groups, which I like to call "Tot Training." Today we shall punish the pectorals!  In kettlebell training, this move is called a "Floor Attack," but Johnny, for whatever reason, prefers the term "Floor Blaster." This exercise works your pectorals and obliques through their most extended range of motion and will improve your followthrough when swinging at a softball or launching your coach into a lake or pool on a hot summer day. Start with your non-lifting arm extended out to your side and the leg of your lifting side bent at the knee. Coach is attached to your arm and your lifting elbow is resting on the floor.  Press your kid/coach.  As you reach full arm extension, drive the foot of your bent leg into the floor and use your non lifting arm to prop yourself into a semi-seated position. Your finish should look like a baseball slide. Hold the finish for "One Mississippi" and then slowly descend to the floor, starting with a slow back curl and ending with the negative press.A few safety notes... Keep your eyes locked with your coach's throughout the entire range of motion so neither of you loses focus or balance. Also, when executing any sort of Dadiator press, make sure your coach grips tightly onto your lifting wrist and braces his belly against your upward thrust. He won't be as effective at barking orders with his wind knocked out. Thursday, February 19. 2009Juggle FitWednesday, February 18. 2009Wobble Board Ball WorkoutFriday, February 13. 2009CompetitionWednesday, February 11. 2009Scoot-a-pult
Goals
Dadiator: Strengthen lower back and shoulders. Sidekick: Strengthen shoulders, biceps, and upper back. Movement  Have sidekick sit cross legged and stand behind him.Leap over his head and grasp his hands between your legs. Pull him through your legs and shoot him forward. As he’s moving, run up behind him and leap over him again into position for the next pull. Tip  Keep your eyes up as you drag sidekick through your legs. This will help keep your back in a neutral position.Safety  Have sidekick pull against your hands as he passes through your legs. This will allow him to keep his balance and avoid falling backward.Remind sidekick not to lean back, as this will compromise his balance and may cause him to bump his head on the floor. If you're uncomfortable leaping over sidekick, feel free to run around him instead. Also, if you’re at all worried about sidekick bumping his head, have him wear a bicycle helmet as you perform this exercise. Video: Dadiator One Take Wonder, Scoot-a-pult  Safety first! Tuesday, February 10. 2009Abatron
Difficulty Level: Red (Moderate)
Goals Dad: Work obliques, hip flexors, upper quads, and abdominals all in one bang. Sidekick: Develop jump timing and coordination. Movement  Lie on your back with your legs at a 90 degree bend. Hold sidekick above you with your hands on either side of his abdomen. His body should be parallel to yours.Crunch upward and twist to one side until sidekick’s feet touch the floor. Maintaining your crunch, complete the repitition by twisting to the other side until sidekick’s feet touch the floor again. Complete 8-10 slow and steady repititions. Tips  Involve sidekick in the movement by having him push off the floor on either side. Carry sidekick’s momentum in a slow and controlled arc.As with all crunches, do not lead with your neck and shoulders, but pretend there’s a rope attached to the center of your sternum pulling you upward. For an added challenge, combine this exercise with the Sling a Nipper Ab Ripper, completing your twist with a second sidekick atop your shins. Safety  Have sidekick push against your wrists to cushion the impact of your hands on his belly.Video: Dadiator One Take Wonder, Abatron |
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