Preparing for boxing without roadwork? Do modern fighters do this?

swimming works

 

You could do sprints instead of running distance

 

I don't even bother with running long slow distances anymore. If you're having a hard time making weight, they're beneficial I guess.

I just run sprints now and jumprope for cardio. I guess if you can't basketball, I use that as cardio also

 

Contrary to popular belief, modern studies seem to indicate that running does NOT contribute to a risk of developing arthritis. Arthritis is thought to be hereditary; if you're unfortunate enough to suffer from it then studies do seem to certify that running does indeed contribute to pain and discomfort due to the repeated impacts on joints which don't have sufficient cartilage to sustain joint mobility.

You'll get loads of people try and tell you differently but the science isn't really there to support those claims.

Personally, I always thought it was pretty bad for joints. I use to wake up with sore knees after playing football the day before but in hindsight, this could more easily be put down to improper form, too much lateral movement and insufficient warm up/down stretching.

I don't really do a lot of running anymore but I do a lot of weight lifting which, even though studies might indicate otherwise, I believe is quite taxing on joints. The one thing you should always strive for when exercising is proper form, this applies to both resistance and cardio training and drastically reduces the chance of injuring yourself. It might be worth going to see a chiropractor or someone who can monitor your stride and guide you accordingly. If you do suffer from arthritis, try investing in some high strength glucosamine and chrondroitin tablets - from personal experience I found these to assist in minimizing all those creaky/clicking joints.

 

You can only go to the well so many times.

No matter what you do, if you do too much of it you're going to pay for it further down the line one way or another..

Walking's low impact compared to running but most postmen still have bad knees..

 

Google HIIT on YouTube.

 

Interestingly, because of bad posture, most damage occurs at the top of the spine.

 

Hello.

Does anybody have examples of successful boxers who substituted conventional roadwork with other types of exercises??

Also I want to know if certain dances can bring the same benefits of roadwork for a person who trains in boxing (hip hop, salsa, tap??)

Thanks guys!!

 

Who cares?

If you just do swimming for cardio and you're improving, why would you give a **** what everyone else is doing?

Find what works for you and train damn hard. Don't take any notice of what anyone else is doing, they're not you.

 

The things you suck at are most likely the things you should be doing.