Going down in weight without losing power

It is possible but extremely difficult. The problem is that when you lose weight, your losing it be getting rid of fat or getting rid of muscle mass. Less muscle mass equals less strength. If you are losing weight by means of cardio expect to lose the strength. If you do not already have a trainer, you should look for one. They are best at being able to help with this kind of issue (at least a real certified trainer). But try to lose the weight by minimizing the cardio time to 30-45 mins and doing circuit training with weights.

 

Are you overweight and trying to lose fat? If yes, then don't worry about losing power. You will gain speed which will make up for the weight loss. Other contributing factors are level of training, do you lift weights, body fat %. Try an include more info for us to help you.

 

Weight loss does not = faster.

 

You'll have to give details if you want actual advice.

 

So a fat guy will be faster than a skinny guy?

 

Of course a fat guy can be faster than a skinny guy. It always comes down to the individual.

Training for speed (if done correctly) increases speed. Losing weight does not in itself make you faster which is what you claimed.

 

I was using it in the context of an untrained fat guy losing weight. Of course they will be faster. Maybe 1% of fat guys will be faster than skinny guys. You DKSAB. You tried saying speed bags aren't useful in another thread and you tried saying running is bad as well. Quit spreading bad information, you're either going to get someone hurt or ruin their training.

 

You stated "You will gain speed which will make up for the weight loss" which is a blanket statement and is also incorrect.

Next time, if you're using a specific example, you should make it clear, otherwise it makes you look incorrect as it does above.

This makes no sense.

In English?

Indeed.

Reading comprehension isn't your strong point.

What I actually said was running with ankle weights puts additional stress on your joints which obviously isn't good for you.

I also stated that running, being a high impact form of cardio, is rough on your joints.

Do you dispute any of that?

Read above and think again.

 

What is this the 3rd grade? If we're talking about reading skills then You need to work on yours because I said was "Are you overweight and trying to lose fat? If yes, then don't worry about losing power. You will gain speed which will make up for the weight loss. Other contributing factors are level of training, do you lift weights, body fat %. Try an include more info for us to help you." This does specify.

Your saying don't do road work because it is bad on your joints. It takes a lot more than you think to wear down your joints. It would be more like running a marathon to do what you're saying running does to your joints.

Whats next, don't take your daily vitamin because it's man made? The benefits outweigh the bad in just about everything you say not to do.

 

May as well be with your reading comprehension skills.

Even if he's overweight, weight loss does not equate to and increase in speed which was my point.

Please quote where I said not to do road work because it's bad on your joints.

Running is high impact and bad for your joints, that's a fact.

I haven't said anything about the severity of the damage to your joints.

This just makes no sense.

 

Maintain your technique.

 

I wouldn't rehydrate in the amateurs since you fight the same day I'm pretty sure. I would cut down to 195lb-200lb. You have a lot of experience and training already so you won't gain much speed if any. Just take the weight out in mostly fat but keep your body fat around 8-10%.

 

You fight the same day but 'typically', they put the heavyweights on the end of the card. So after they weigh-in, they have about an hour or two(depending on how many fights/how fast they go and intermission) to rehydrate before they are up.