Apologies if this has been done before (I'm sure it probably has) but are there many big differences between doing your runs outside and using an exercise bike indoors? I'm going to start running more before starting to fight so it's time to step it up. I prefer to use the road however sometimes it's not possible and I have to use the bike. Just wondered what the main differences to me would be.
Why do you run? Cycling is better on the joints but if you cycle for an hour or jog for an hour i'd imagine there is very little to seperate the two. However sprints must surely be done on your feet.
To improve cardio and stamina. Towards the end of sparring recently my legs were very tired so I feel as though doing some running would be beneficial & just generally get them more used to being used as I move around the ring alot when I spar.
Maybe do some high rep lunges or squats using light weight or your own body weight? I think my legs are where I am going to really fatigue out when I start sparring.
I ride my bike to the gym and back each day and my legs never get tired in sparring or fights. I don't know how it would compare cardio wise to running, but if you're looking to improve the strength of your legs because they're getting tired in the ring, biking will help.
Ive often wondered how many people understand the Concept of Touch and Feel in the Pscyhcodynamics of Exercise its interesting.
Running outdoors exercises your mind/body aswell, having to adjust to differant surfaces and inclines, dealing with roads, Stairs, hills, obsticles and what not. Using indoor equipment for me is boring and monotone and probably doesnt build a good versitility on the random challanges you might encounter in the ring. Maybe im talkin out me arse too
I know what you mean. It's good to be outside and in a couple of different environments, just you, your mind, your iPod and the big wide world
When out running its better to run, and listen to the Body not music. It stops Feel of what you are doing by 23%, pay attention to what youre doing.
Sames Interesting percentage. I dont know anyone that runs without music, usually they say cause its boring if they dont. I cant run with music as i end up running with the bpm and they would vary, tried it once.......never again. As much as i love ma tunes, it ****s with ma patterns etc and yeah, basically what JokersW says.