This week I 'm going to hit the weights some more and perfect a few new moves I've been working on. This is a good time of year to workout. The weather is warming up and summer is ninety days away. I got ahead because I danced for the last six months and now I'm lean. Still, I like my muscles hard because it helps me execute my moves with more power. I train specifically for dancing. I do full body days. Three days in a row. I work my chest and lower back and abs a lot. No heavy weight. I have to be able to explode and be quick and fast with my hands and feet. My calves and thighs are most important for the hot moves out today. Squats with no weights will do the trick. I will also do some leg presses with about three hundred pounds just to keep the thighs and hamstrings firing.
I stay about ten days from show ready, so working out and staying fit is a must plus I love it! I've already been performing and perfecting the live versions of at least ten of the new songs and I'm itchy!! They play great. My dancers and I love the freedom of the new music. We only lock up on the choruses, the rest of the song you have to freestyle with power. I'm off to the gym.
49 comments:
I could never do even half the moves you do, hammer. I'd be in traction. The other half of your moves would make me a perma-pretzel.
Fabulous. This post was almost zen-like in conveying that you clearly love what you do.
maidink,
just do you. Express yourself. Read my blog called "Art Of The Dance" in the archives. Have fun.
P-Nova,
I do love it!
Phil,
U know what it is!
Keep it up, we're all rooting for you! I also set up a link to your blog. Go, Hammer, go!
M.C. Hammer?? How are you doing?
Bryan Bradley, here! Nice to see you on the web. I hear what you're saying about exercise this time of year. I personally want to get back into shape so I can get nice and lean for beach season. Summer is in fact 90 days away, and I am truly psyched!
Good luck man!
Please Hammer, don't hurt yourself!
hey - good site. Question for you. in ur video look 3x where are the sunnies from?! They're cool. like them alot. and also, as a newly qualified PT, what are you doing for your lower back?? Mine is giving me gip as per.. Anyway, all the best. Charlotte
Hammer,
I, too, am 10 days from show ready. Unfortunately, that show is "Grumpy Old Men".
Seriously, I've always admired your positive attitude, and the dignity you've carried yourself, through good and bad.
Thanks for the blog!
Randman
You da man Hammer!
How much time do you spend in a day maintaining? You mentioned the three day full body, but I don't see a regular workout for each day.
I think dancing in itself is an intense workout...not that I spend too much time doing that. It is all work, commute, and family.
UNLEASH THA FURY, HAMMER!!!
U ROCK!!
I'll tell you, that's more working out than I do in a month. I wish I had that motivation, I just can't seem to keep at it. I don't know if you use a personal trainer or if you're just really disciplined, I wish I knew your secret.
Hey Hammer! Great blog! Greetings from Sweden!
Wow! MC Hammer's blog? For a second I thought it should be a Fan's post. And when I checked, it was not to be.
I can't dance at all, but I do anyway. Your lyrics in "Dancin' Machine" made me feel like I could at least try. "Turn to the left, turn to the right. Now spin around, that was tight!"
People have been entertained by my attempts ever since. You have my admiration, because I know it isn't easy.
We got to pray just to make it today!
Good luck with the new dance moves!
Good stuff Hammer,
I'm the same, I train in Wing Chun kung fu, and you have to have the strength, but also the speed and stamina, so the weights shouldn't be too heavy.
Dan
Hammer, I just wanted to say that you are always going to be an "Icon" throughout history.
I remember I was 10 years old and the only whiteboy, in my area sporting some "Hammer Pants".
I am glad to see that you actually care about your blog, and take time to update it. If your really into blogs check mine out, I think you may enjoy it.
Bloggin Hotties
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Hammer - do you do any workouts similar to athletes with some resistance while working on things like squats, etc? I find this helps with neuromuscular memory, and helps the muscles fire quicker.
Saludo Mr. Hammer.
I live in NYC, and damn it has been FREEZING up in here. Ill workout in the spring.
lol
Take care
Okay, my goal has been to lose a little this year. You look to be in excellent shape. I guess your dancing keeps you healthy.
Yeah, if I tried to dance like you, I'd end up in the hospital.
Will you let us know when you are going to be making t.v. appearances so we can watch? Thanks.
Okay, those breakfast from Nations surely add up the pounds so it's good to see that you balance it out. 300 lb. leg presses - ouch. Hammer, love ya' still.
Hammer - who do you play when you shake it? Is it your own stuff, or do you like others? I'm a big fan and have to admit to the love of "2Legit"! When it's time for cardio, I'm down with Basement Jaxx. If you dig house music, they're awesome and really get the blood pumping! There's all kinds of stuff to get going, isn't there!
Remember your early 90s dance wars with Michael Jackson? You kicked his ass!
Do you still find it funny when people ask what was it like being famous. Or do you sill have a following. Are you still a rev.?
Full body days, three days in a row? Hammer--what are you trying to do? You may not feel it now, but NOT allowing your body (muscle groups) to rebuild after tearing them down during a workout, is an accident waiting to happen.
You're a smart and extremely talented man. You're working hard at taking care of your body. And I admire you for that. However, I must say, as a fitness expert, that your workout regimen would work better FOR you, if you allowed your body to rest between full body workouts.
Dance on, my brother!
No sabía de tus andanzas desde hace años, desde que regalaban camisetas de pepsi anunciando tu gira.
Hey, I got sent this photo...
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/543/1622/1600/pic05021.jpg
it's pretty funny
"The weather is warming up and summer is ninety days away"
Oh please, have pity on us northerner. Your pretty lucky to be down there in beautifull and sunny california cuz here in Quebec, Canada, people are still freezing their balls off.
Cheers ;)
Kiltak
[Geeks Are Sexy] Tech. News
Yo HAAAAAAAAAMAAA! Good to hear you are still bustin' tha moves man! I saw you 12 years ago and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen! I look forward to your next tour! Come to Canada!
www.ryandebiasio.com
Go Hammer! No one could put on a stage show like you with the dancing. If only I could get motivated to go to the gym more. Or find the time.
Hammer,
I've been trying to run back here in DC. I was doing good for a while, but it's COLD!! You just gotta keep with it.
Don't Hurt'em,
Mike
I love your dedication in putting on a good show for your fans - When are you performing in LA? Do you have a calender online?
I like your dedication to healthy living. Keep up the good work!
When is your next show? :)
Hi MC,
I can't believe how many people are talking about your blog! Very cool.
I am wondering if you keep in touch with Jon Gibson. His music changed my life - literally. Do you know what happened to him?
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
Great blog! What a good read! Thanks for the effort,
Regards from South Africa
03 08 06
MC Hammer:
I know you like Baseball, but you didn't mention Kirby Puckett's passing. If you go to the funeral, pls give the family a hug from the blogging community. I hope you are well:)
Yo Hammer!
How´s life treatin´ you?
Peace
MC Winkel
Ah, yes, the gym. And people say being a star is easy. I admire your determination and focus, and the sheer hard work of being in (amazing!) shape.
Keep inspiring all of us--love from NYC.
Sali Oguri
http://pinkmanhattan.blogspot.com
It's great to feel like you're in shape, isn't it? I call it my "racehorse" mode. Ready to run and full of energy.
Damn! I was gonna use the "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt Yourself" line..but some guy beat me to it!
You also remind me that I need to get back to the weights..
SloppyJoe72 (a celebrity in his own mind)..
Ive been doing 45 min a day, 6 days a week. Nothing crazy, but I highly suggest some form of workout for everyone here.
I think it makes me feel, in the morning, like I had an extra hour of sleep.
Alex, I agree with your comment on having some form of workout... it definitely gives more energy.
I've watched tv shows about your biography. It's been awhile, but if memory serves correctly it was one of those E! stories. I sincerely hope this time around will have different financial results for you than last. I think you were trying to help too many people last time.
I'm hoping you explode back onto the music scene like you did before. Good luck. I'll bookmark this blog and watch what happens.
Excuse me for a moment while I act like a sixteen-year-old. Go Hammer, go Hammer... Go! LOL.
Great seeing you blogging.
In my fittest moment EVER I couldn't come close to executing any of those trademark Hammer moves. Trust me, I've tried. ;)
I never understood how you DID it...even back in the day. Keep it up! :)
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