When is it time for a break?

MagnificentMatt · 12-11-2012, 08:40 AM

Lately I have been very lax in the gym, its like regardless of how hard I try I just don't feel as fast, strong, or as explosive as I usually do. I feel maybe I just need a mental and physical rest from boxing, but I also feel maybe just training through it will get me back on track.. I train year round and hardly miss a day outside of a vacation week, or injuries, bothurding which I still do what I can to stay fit and keep it on my mind. Within the past month or two I have had a shoulder injry(active rest, ran and trained with my other arm), had strep throat, tender/sore knuckles almost each time I hit the bag(which is unusual til recently for me) .. I am not sure if these things are contributing to feeling off while training or not. Anyway, I just wanted to get some opinions on this, should I take a couple weeks off for keep toughing it out? Anyone else experience this before?

Jdsm · 12-11-2012, 11:08 AM

It sounds like now would be a good time to take a break...

nvs · 12-11-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnificentMatt

I just don't feel as fast, strong, or as explosive

You aint black enough. Get a tan perhaps? All black people are fast, strong, athletic and explosive by default. I have watched UFC and paid attention.

dealt_with · 12-11-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnificentMatt

Lately I have been very lax in the gym, its like regardless of how hard I try I just don't feel as fast, strong, or as explosive as I usually do. I feel maybe I just need a mental and physical rest from boxing, but I also feel maybe just training through it will get me back on track.. I train year round and hardly miss a day outside of a vacation week, or injuries, bothurding which I still do what I can to stay fit and keep it on my mind. Within the past month or two I have had a shoulder injry(active rest, ran and trained with my other arm), had strep throat, tender/sore knuckles almost each time I hit the bag(which is unusual til recently for me) .. I am not sure if these things are contributing to feeling off while training or not. Anyway, I just wanted to get some opinions on this, should I take a couple weeks off for keep toughing it out? Anyone else experience this before?

Hey pal, read my comments in this thread:
[url]***********.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=448735[/url]

Stop training and relax.

12-11-2012, 08:40 AM	#1
MagnificentMatt Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,619 vCash: 1000	When is it time for a break? Lately I have been very lax in the gym, its like regardless of how hard I try I just don't feel as fast, strong, or as explosive as I usually do. I feel maybe I just need a mental and physical rest from boxing, but I also feel maybe just training through it will get me back on track.. I train year round and hardly miss a day outside of a vacation week, or injuries, bothurding which I still do what I can to stay fit and keep it on my mind. Within the past month or two I have had a shoulder injry(active rest, ran and trained with my other arm), had strep throat, tender/sore knuckles almost each time I hit the bag(which is unusual til recently for me) .. I am not sure if these things are contributing to feeling off while training or not. Anyway, I just wanted to get some opinions on this, should I take a couple weeks off for keep toughing it out? Anyone else experience this before?
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12-11-2012, 11:08 AM	#2
Jdsm Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North East, England. Posts: 1,087 vCash: 1432	Re: When is it time for a break? It sounds like now would be a good time to take a break...
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