As much as I wouldn't mind tangling with you just to see if we'd end up wrestling around on the couch I am afraid it might end up like this if you're good at it:
As much as I wouldn't mind tangling with you just to see if we'd end up wrestling around on the couch I am afraid it might end up like this if you're good at it:
xenonscreams wrote:
iloveu wrote:Yeah :/ I'm trying to be better about the job complaining thing. I should be freakin grateful I have something. But I complain on here so that I can get it out instead of projecting my frustration onto the team.
If you've come up with some plan to get me back, that's your choice. I won't fight it. I'm sure there are lots of ways you are able to ruin my life. I'm just going to let you. If that's what will make you feel better you can take away everything I've built here.
this is pretty amusing but my boyfriend's out on a research cruise, so nothing quite this tragic and ridiculous
"Research Cruise," is that what they are calling it these days? ;-)
#Hangover4
xenonscreams wrote:
I kind of want to go boxing with one of my friends this weekend because my boyfriend is out of town, I'm bored, and I need something to do. Also, it's free for your first class. I don't usually do a lot of physical activity outside of running, strength training, and corework. I figure maybe I can work this into my week and use it as cross-training.
Just wondering if anyone has done a boxing class. Is it good cross-training? I know it's supposed to be pretty good exercise in general. Is there any risk? I usually avoid stuff like basketball and soccer because I don't want to get hurt and not be able to run (yeah, I'm a boring person).
Also the easiest time to go is over the weekend, but I'm worried that it won't be a good idea because of my weekend workout schedule. If it doesn't work we can put it off until during the week after. If a typical week looks roughly like this:
Monday: 8.5 + corework
Tuesday: 6 + strides
Wednesday: AM 5, PM 8.5 with quality + strength
Thursday: 8.5 + corework
Friday: 7.5 + strides
Saturday: 10 with quality + strength
Sunday: 16
Then what's the optimal time to box (or cross-train in general, if I want to go do something fun with friends that happens to be physical, since even my non-running friends are very active people)? If I box on Saturday or Sunday, am I going to be burning myself out or not getting the entire benefit of the workout? I'm worried that if I box on Sunday I won't be able to eat enough to recover adequately.
If I actually go for this I'mma ask my coach too obviously but I just figured I'd post and see if anyone has any opinions about this. Also, I'm really bored and LetsRun is always super entertaining.
I did it for a couple of years.
It can be tough training for your arms. Very good for some hand to eye coordination stuff.
Now, does your class eventually result in boxing matches?
That is the tough part...kick asz or be asz kicked.
A Duck wrote:
I did it for a couple of years.
It can be tough training for your arms. Very good for some hand to eye coordination stuff.
Now, does your class eventually result in boxing matches?
That is the tough part...kick asz or be asz kicked.
Any conceivable benefit for my running? Even just as something to mix it up.
I don't think the class will end in actual matches. That'd be fun but probably pretty reckless for me to do. I'm assuming I'll just be beating up punching bags and stuff like that.
It's a core work out when you punch the bag. Proper bag work will have you jabbing left and right at about chin level all the way down the bag into a squat position at knee level then back up again and then back down again and repeat until you throw up.
If your boxing coach isn't doing this to the class then he ain't teaching.
xenonscreams wrote:
Any conceivable benefit for my running? Even just as something to mix it up.
I don't think the class will end in actual matches. That'd be fun but probably pretty reckless for me to do. I'm assuming I'll just be beating up punching bags and stuff like that.
Yes, I feel there's a good carryover. You'll be trained both aerobically and anaerobically depending on how you conduct your bag sessions. Additionally, you work all sorts of upper body/core muscles and it could really give you -great- posture if you don't already have it. It really just makes you a much better athletic specimen. You could possibly do something else on the side for a superior cross training benefit, but since you're coming to Boxing I imagine you want something different/more interesting, which you'll definitely get from this sport. It's also worth noting that there was always more of a spring in my step/stride when I was boxing and I feel like I could attribute it to the jump roping.
For the days you should do it.. I'd say it doesn't really matter. It's certainly something you have to get used to and you'll most likely be a bit burnt the next day. It works a lot of muscles you're not used to working (to that extent, at least) as a runner. But that aside, after a few times it doesn't really affect you anymore. You won't be very tired for your 10/16 milers, especially if you're not competing or anything. I do hope that you take this option as it's a very fun and rewarding sport. Do keep us updated (:
A Duck says he's boxed for two years. It looks like he does box after all!! Thanks for the video.
no to boxing wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqEtpd7cND4