Full bodyCardioIntermediate

Fencing

Learn how to perform Fencing, a Full body exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Put on your mask, jacket, and glove, and check your blade. Check the piste and nearby space, then loosen up your legs and shoulders.

STEP 2

Start phase

Start with advances and retreats from the en garde position. Keep your distance as you continue with attacks and parries.

STEP 3

End phase

Slow your footwork and gently loosen your legs as you finish. Let your breathing settle, then check your workout duration.

STEP 4

Target muscles

Quick footwork and lunges work your cardiovascular system and whole body. Push off with your legs and control the blade tip precisely with your arm.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Never point your blade at anyone without a mask. Keep your front knee from collapsing inward when you lunge.

STEP 6

Breathing

Keep breathing as you link footwork and lunges. Settle your breathing between points before your next attack.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Record the time spent fencing. Do not enter points or touch counts.

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