100 year old fitness routine used by Kafka, some still do it

Jane P. · 10-14-12, 03:34 PM

Check this out. The routine looks interesting, and only takes 15 minutes.

http://www.slatev.com/video/kafkas-fitness-routine/

Breezy Trousers · 10-14-12, 03:56 PM

That was interesting, Jane. I wish I could be committed enough to do a daily 15-minute routine like this or the Five Tibetans. The woman's background suggests she's not exactly a couch potato, either.

GeekyGirl · 10-14-12, 06:08 PM

That was really interesting!

glamgal · 10-14-12, 07:03 PM

Thanks for the link. Interesting!

BamaTanya · 10-14-12, 07:07 PM

Does this remind anyone else of T-Tapp's Basic Workout?

And I saw a Joel Harper short basic workout with the Dr. Oz program . . .

Interesting, indeed. There's a book available at Amazon based on Muller's plan. I like the idea but I'm afraid I've gotten spoiled by all the variety available.

Lucky Star · 10-14-12, 07:46 PM

Wow, that was fascinating! I'd love to learn more about this system and its creation/history.
I was reminded of Joel Harper's routines a little, but also of Stacey Lei Krauss' Willpower and Grace.

Lucky Star · 10-14-12, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaTanya

There's a book available at Amazon based on Muller's plan.

No need to shop. His books are in the public domain. Here are three: My System, My Breathing System and My System for Ladies: http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competit...ler.htm#system
(ETA - sorry the Ladies one is not clickable.)

Brick · 10-15-12, 05:15 PM

Interesting! Some of the moves look like Kundalini, and others are identical to Oscar Ichazo's Psychocalisthenics.

Lindsay Wagner made a Psychocalisthenics instructional and follow-along workout video years ago that I still use to this day. Like Kafka's workout, Psychocalisthenics (commonly called P-Cal) is only 15 minutes long. It's like a super-condensed yoga/calisthenics workout that is very energizing and complete. I love it.

mtngoat · 10-15-12, 05:59 PM

Ahh! Exercise program used by Kafka? So the original 'Metamorphosis'! (Sorry, couldn't resist! My apologies to Tracy!)

Actually this looks interesting. I may look at some of the original texts.

Belle de Jour · 10-15-12, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mtngoat

Ahh! Exercise program used by Kafka? So the original 'Metamorphosis'! (Sorry, couldn't resist! My apologies to Tracy!)

That's really clever.

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10-14-12, 03:34 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	100 year old fitness routine used by Kafka, some still do it Check this out. The routine looks interesting, and only takes 15 minutes. http://www.slatev.com/video/kafkas-fitness-routine/ __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

10-14-12, 03:56 PM
Breezy Trousers Join Date: Dec 2007	That was interesting, Jane. I wish I could be committed enough to do a daily 15-minute routine like this or the Five Tibetans. The woman's background suggests she's not exactly a couch potato, either.

10-14-12, 06:08 PM
GeekyGirl Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW area	That was really interesting!

10-14-12, 07:03 PM
glamgal VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX	Thanks for the link. Interesting! __________________ JENNIFER

10-14-12, 07:07 PM
BamaTanya Join Date: Feb 2012	Does this remind anyone else of T-Tapp's Basic Workout? And I saw a Joel Harper short basic workout with the Dr. Oz program . . . Interesting, indeed. There's a book available at Amazon based on Muller's plan. I like the idea but I'm afraid I've gotten spoiled by all the variety available.

10-14-12, 07:46 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Wow, that was fascinating! I'd love to learn more about this system and its creation/history. I was reminded of Joel Harper's routines a little, but also of Stacey Lei Krauss' Willpower and Grace. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

10-15-12, 05:15 PM
Brick Join Date: Jul 2002	Interesting! Some of the moves look like Kundalini, and others are identical to Oscar Ichazo's Psychocalisthenics. Lindsay Wagner made a Psychocalisthenics instructional and follow-along workout video years ago that I still use to this day. Like Kafka's workout, Psychocalisthenics (commonly called P-Cal) is only 15 minutes long. It's like a super-condensed yoga/calisthenics workout that is very energizing and complete. I love it.

10-15-12, 05:59 PM
mtngoat Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada	Ahh! Exercise program used by Kafka? So the original 'Metamorphosis'! (Sorry, couldn't resist! My apologies to Tracy!) Actually this looks interesting. I may look at some of the original texts. __________________ Lori Lacey (trying to convince Brent to take a Pilates class): C'mon Brent, don't you want to unify your mind and body? Brent: Nah. I'm not gonna put all my eggs in one basket. Corner Gas Season1 Episode 3 "Pilates Twist" Last edited by mtngoat; 10-15-12 at 06:01 PM. Reason: addition