Post by curlbroscience on Jun 9, 2014 13:42:10 GMT -5
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Couple of excerpts that have me scratching my head:
Totally agree.
Thoughts regarding the above? I generally like what Steve Maxwell has to say about S&C. He is is a practicing BJJ and ex-Judoka. Not sure if he competes, but wondering why he believe that practicing sports is a bad way to stay in shape?
Couple of excerpts that have me scratching my head:
First of all, you must understand that boxing is a sport and unless you intend to get in the ring and box, using a sport to get into shape is a bad idea.
Unless you're considering actually getting in the ring and fighting--which I don't advise, because repeated blows to the head are implicated in early-onset dementia and nobody in business should voluntarily invite this kind of trauma -- leave the boxing training to dedicated pugilists.
Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the sweet science, but treat it as a skill rehearsal, not the main attraction workout.
Get on a rational strength training routine at least twice a week, and two times per week, practice shadow boxing, focus mitt work, and heavy bag, but as a skill, not for conditioning per se. Because you're not going to be going twelve rounds anytime soon.
Lastly, I'd like to mention the risk-to-benefit ratio of this type of hobby fitness. You should be aware of the potential damage to the joints; the damage to the bones of the fingers, wrists, elbows and shoulders. The repeated trauma has a deleterious effect on the structure, leading to osteoarthritis.
Unless you're considering actually getting in the ring and fighting--which I don't advise, because repeated blows to the head are implicated in early-onset dementia and nobody in business should voluntarily invite this kind of trauma -- leave the boxing training to dedicated pugilists.
Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with enjoying the sweet science, but treat it as a skill rehearsal, not the main attraction workout.
Get on a rational strength training routine at least twice a week, and two times per week, practice shadow boxing, focus mitt work, and heavy bag, but as a skill, not for conditioning per se. Because you're not going to be going twelve rounds anytime soon.
Lastly, I'd like to mention the risk-to-benefit ratio of this type of hobby fitness. You should be aware of the potential damage to the joints; the damage to the bones of the fingers, wrists, elbows and shoulders. The repeated trauma has a deleterious effect on the structure, leading to osteoarthritis.
Totally agree.
Training on a daily basis, as you're doing now, with this kind of volume, can lead to burn out and clinical over-training. The overstimulation of the nervous system can lead to low testosterone and chronic fatigue.
Attempting to emulate the programs of professional fighters, who do this for a living, and have all day to rest and recover, is always a step in the wrong direction for a salary man. While you go to the office everyday -- they go home and sleep.
Attempting to emulate the programs of professional fighters, who do this for a living, and have all day to rest and recover, is always a step in the wrong direction for a salary man. While you go to the office everyday -- they go home and sleep.
Thoughts regarding the above? I generally like what Steve Maxwell has to say about S&C. He is is a practicing BJJ and ex-Judoka. Not sure if he competes, but wondering why he believe that practicing sports is a bad way to stay in shape?
