So here is the deal. I really wanna take up boxing. Now the thing is i have a plethora of health problems, most significant being really shitty joints and asthma. My doctor says im hypermobile and thats whats causing the pain / Discomfort. The shitty joint thing is mainly in shoulders, wrists to some extend, hip and knees. I can't really run all that well, or do much leg exercise. Also id worry about my shoulders getting strained from punching and such The asthma i can deal with pretty much, its more of a straning too hard thing, and i can sit down for a bit and it will go away. Im also in pretty bad shape but thats all about traning i suppose. The ultimate goal would be to fight an amateur fight, as i feel like i really gotta do this to prove something to my self, as i have always been a lazy ****around. Would this be possible you think? Also how hard is boxing traning in general?
Oh and my neck is also a pretty big concern, it will crack an feel stiff and not very flexible, i would imagine that could become a problem aswell sparing / fighting? I guess you can train that up however.
I am also hypermobile in most of my joints. I also used to have asthma, but stopped bothering me as I got older. I never found it to be particularly stressful, running is a different story. But regular boxing, moving and punching, felt great and always does feel great. Boxing training is as hard as you make it, really. You can amble through and make improvements, or you can really push yourself and reach a level that isn't even high for boxing, but a different planet compared to most gym goers and even athletes from other sports. Do some basic stretching, start easy and build it up for the first few months. Its a great sport to be involved in.
Try it out and see how you feel. Join a gym, start slow, and if you notice any immediate problems, ask your doctor if there's a way around it. Boxing involves a lot of torque in the legs, hips, shoulders, and knees, so you'll have to actually train to see how much of a problem it could be. It's also very cardio-intensive, but who knows, maybe working out and improving your conditioning can help some of your problems and make you feel better. Ultimately, we can't tell you what your body is safely capable of. You'll have to find that out between experience and proper medical advice. As just a guess, I think you could make it to one amateur fight. I can definitely relate to such a goal meaning something for yourself.
You need to thoroughly strengthen your problem areas before doing any intense boxing training in my opinion. You need greater active muscle stiffness to compensate for the laxity of your joints. Lots of proprioceptive exercises should be done as well. My advice is to set small goals and look to constantly improve, I'd say that competing is a fair way off at this point. Often people are lazy and procrastinate because they look at everything they still have to do and they focus on that. Focus on what you can do right now and take pride in it. Good luck mate.
i thought i tore my rotator cough recently but it turned out to be a sever case of shoulder tendinitis. coupled with the required running in your off days, boxing can be pretty demanded. it all depends on your frequency and intensity.
Try out it. Go really easy and see the progress, i know people with the same problems and Boxing actually helped them out ALOT. Its a great sport & i'm sure you'll love it.
Cold hard truth is you would not make it far in boxing, unfortunately. That might be why you're not getting too many serious responses. Not only does it require physical strength, but also the right mentality. If you've been procrastinating this long, chances are you will not be motivated to visit your gym on a daily basis. Consider that it will be months before you can compete, if not years. If you're determined to try it, ignore my post.
This post closes the thread.. You need to be determined, try it as a hobby at first. Go easy and see how you go
