Jens discovers arm windmills:
(from 8a.nu)
Can windmill arm rotation improve your endurance?It is a well known fact that you will get better endurance through an increased forearm capillary bed, which will improve the potential blood circulation. The capillary bed grows by creating as much forearm blood circulation as possible without getting even a mild pump.
In theory, rotating your arms like a windmill, using G-power to maximally fill up your capillary bed could, possibly, also have a positive impact on your blood circulation and endurance. Windmill arm rotation might work with the same concept that it is much easier to blow up a balloon the second time. Here are three potential positive situations that can be discussed and further tested as it is simply just an idea.
1. Just before you start to climb, windmill moves might stretch your capillary balloon so it is prepared for maximal blood circulation.
2. Windmill moves in the second part of your recovery period in between your climbs, might cut some minutes from your resting period.
3. During longer climbing breaks when your capillary bed shrinks, windmill moves might keep it more continous.
Once more, this is simply an idea that practically might not have an impact. Nevertheless, I have talked to doctors, famous trainers and climbers that find the ideas interesting. Please try it out and share your feedback.
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