Getting in shape for fencing?

Question

I'm debating joining the fencing club at my school. I want to get in shape for it and also know what kind of stuff I might be expected to do (physically).

Answer 1

upper arm strength. That way you can hold the sword better and leg strength too because you would have to stand in place instead of wobbling around

Answer 2

Here are the conditioning exercises we do at our club:

First spend about fifteen minutes warming up by jogging, skipping, and "grapevines" (running sideways alternating the trailing foot passing the leading foot in front then behind).

"Roach stomping" (rapid jumping from one foot to the other)  (15 sec)

While roach stamping, alternately squat and touch the ground then leap up as high as you can. Keep roach stomping. (25 times)

Ten each of four types of push-ups: clapping, normal, wide,  and hands together ("diamonds" or "triangles").

Regular crunches (10), then ten "death" crunches (don't let your shoulders or legs touch the floor).

"Suicide" footwork - as fast as you can do one advance and retreat, two advances and retreats, three, etc. until you get to ten advances and ten retreats, then do one retreat and one advance, two each, etc.until you get to ten retreats and advances.

Leg lifts (5) hold for a 4-count.

Wall sits (put your back to the wall with your legs bent like you're sitting in a chair). Hold for one minute, repeat five times.

Lunges. recover back (50)