Roadwork for Heavyweight

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by annihilation, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. annihilation

    annihilation New Member Full Member

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    Ive been running 5km 3 days per week at a pace of 6 minutes per km. Do you think this is enough running? I'm 5'11 95kg
     
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    BEATDOWNZ Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Zzzz.

    As a heavy? The Rowing Machine (Concept2, hopefully), Track (Sprints) and Swimming are your friends. :good

    Focus more on your sport for endurance but use what I mentioned too.

    Running 5km's for a HW is mental.
     
  3. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dunno. Do you think its enough running?
     
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    annihilation New Member Full Member

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    Don't have access to a rowing machine or a track. I do hill sprints occasionally. Not much of a swimmer either.
     
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    I think it may be, but I'm seeking opinions on here.
     
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    Paulie walnutz Active Member Full Member

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    Epilepsy
     
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    BEATDOWNZ Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Ok, cool. Just do what works for you then, and all the best in your future fights! :good:good
     
  8. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Only you can answer that. How is your stamina in the ring and what else do you do as far a boxing specific workouts?
     
  9. annihilation

    annihilation New Member Full Member

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    Havent had a fight yet. I am looking to have my first fight this year. My stamina is decent when sparring and pad work.

    I train boxing 3 days and weights/conditioning 3 days.

    Boxing workout is usually 3 minute rounds:
    3 x skipping
    2 x Shadow boxing
    2-4 x Sparring or Pads
    4 x Heavy bag
    2 x Floor to ceiling bag
    2 x Speedbag
     
  10. Paulie walnutz

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    5 x banging head into the bag :bbb
     
  11. viru§™

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    Its your training, other people's opinions are irrelevant.

    Your training should consist of what is required for you.
     
  12. LXEX55

    LXEX55 Active Member Full Member

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    I don't know any boxer who only does boxing training, 3 days, but if it works for you, stick with it. The acid test is how you do during a real fight.