A new month of events and breaking World Champs details inside!
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| ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏  |   | | THE DEKA SEASON IS HEATING UP! 🔥 | Welcome to May!
We are over halfway through the 2024 DEKA season, which means every DEKA Mark earned bears even more weight for those working on earning a spot in the 2024 DEKA World Championships.
Speaking of, you'll want to read on to see some BIG DEKA World Championships breaking news. Plus, we're going to help you lock down your Zone 4 technique. And if you are looking to punch your ticket to World Champs, or you're simply missing a wedge or two in your DEKA Trifecta, be sure to check out all the events on the calendar throughout the month! | |  | | DEKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DATES & LOCATION REVEALED! | At long last, we are now able to share the dates and location for the 2024 DEKA World Championship!
Drumroll please... 🥁
This year, our annual celebration for the best of the best that DEKA has to offer will take place December 13-15 in OCALA, FLORIDA!
Those who earn their way into the 2024 DEKA World Championship will enjoy an escape to warmer weather to compete at the World Equestrian Center, a gorgeous, world-class venue in Central Florida - just 90 minutes away from Disney World! It's the perfect opportunity to turn your DEKA competition into a family holiday race-cation!
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More event details including qualification details and cut-off dates coming soon! | |  | Zone 4 doesn't get as much attention as some of the other DEKA Zones (like the dreaded air bike as an example). But that doesn't mean it's a throwaway zone by any means. Every zone matters when it comes to trimming down split times, earning PRs and even punching your ticket to World Championships.
We went to Mark Boucher, owner of DEKA Affiliate MOEfit in Titusville, Florida, for his pro-tips to help you crush your med ball sit-ups and Own The Zone for DEKA Zone 4:
1. Practice Proper Form and Technique: The key to efficient medicine ball sit-ups is mastering the movement pattern. Practice doing the sit-ups by ensuring you are tapping the ball behind your head and in front of your feet (or against the wall in DEKA FIT) with minimal movement waste. Focus on using your core to lift your body rather than relying on momentum, although the momentum IS part of the technique here you shouldn't completely rely on it. This will not only help you perform the sit-ups faster but also reduce the risk of fatigue or injury.
2. Build Core and Arm Strength: Since this exercise heavily relies on core and upper body strength, incorporate exercises into your training that strengthen these areas. Planks, Russian twists, and overhead medicine ball throws can improve your core stability and endurance. Additionally, exercises like push-ups and pull-ups will help build upper body strength that is crucial for handling and maneuvering the medicine ball effectively.
3. Develop a Rhythm and Pace Yourself: Getting into a rhythm can help you maintain a steady pace and use your energy efficiently throughout the set of 25 sit-ups. During practice, time yourself to find a pace that allows you to complete the sit-ups quickly without burning out too fast. Breathing consistently and coordinating your breath with your movements can also help maintain this rhythm. In competition, try to keep to your practiced pace to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. In other words, don't throw all that practice out the window on game day!!
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