Just wanted some opinions on this. I like classical guitar, just started to learn, and I've noticed it is very hard on the fingers and forearms when trying to play quickly. Should I devote even more time to playing in an effort to: - Add strength and stability to my lower arms so I can punch harder - Add mass (in the form of callouses) so my punches are heavier - Improve rhythm so my footwork is more effective ? Probably a silly question but I would appreciate serious answers, thanks. P.S. - I can buy thicker strings to improve any benefits
lmao I think a piano would be better for you. not only are you using your hands, but your feet simultanously. you might be able to replace it with your roadwork/park walks. when you get advanced you start using the guitar whilst dancing. the above develops -strength and endurance in fingers/forearms and calves. -fast twitch muscles for explosive power. -ability to multi task -hand:feet coordination
Thanks to those who replied seriously, and in advance to anybody else who has something positive to say. It is a great idea to play guitar and dance, but I'm not much of a dancer and already get a cardiovascular workout from my job as a mystery shopper (where sometimes I will cover distances of fifteen miles or more). Piano sounds viable.
i am playing all kinds of guitars since i was 11 years old (now i`m 23) and i never saw any connection with boxing. keep playing guitar but its stupid if you do it for boxing
Well I do other types of experimental training too. I stopped eating fruit and vegetables for a month, just made me feel a bit stodgy in the stomach. Tried not stretching for a few weeks but it made me feel dizzy. Also, I was wondering about applying for a job in a restaurant kitchen for the washing up which is great for the wrists. But I suppose that's a stupid idea too :roll:
Not a silly question at all. I advise you to incorporate some table tennis into your schedule too. That's what all the great old school boxers did.
pfft guitar playing and table tennis? L-O-L pokemon is where its at I heard that Donaire likes to play pokemon on his fav gameboy during training camps. Its really good for handspeed
Can't see it personally :huh Nothing wrong with alternative methods. I noticed in particular that swimming made me feel fitter in the gym and chess has improved my spatial awareness and I now see punches coming from slightly further out.