running vs circuit training vs skipping

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by highguard, Jan 19, 2013.


  1. highguard

    highguard Well-Known Member Full Member

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    hey how do you guys think these compare in terms of cardio benefits
    and getting in shape-losing fat


    running- the unquestioned holy grail for some.
    pros-improves cardio, good for the heart and lungs
    cons-over time can cause injuries to ankles and knees

    (myths that are not disproved or proved about it are
    according to many coaches it is the best for cardio training
    but according to many bodybuilders and powerlifters
    it can make you weaker if you do a lot of it)

    circut training
    pros-many mma guys like it because not only does it work
    cardio, it always keeps your body guessing and it doesn't really adopt to it

    cons-may not have enough steady state cardio in it


    skipping-
    almost every seems to like it from boxers to wrestlers to even weight lifters




    for me i like skipping the best because
    you can spirts in it and also steady state
    and it does not drain your legs and perhaps
    strength the way running does....



    all have their place
    but to those who will stream about the greatness of running
    and how you should a lot of it


    but lets put it this way,
    some coaches will tell you
    bodybuilding can make you slow and bulky
    just look at many bodybuilders

    but they never mention
    running to much long distance
    can make you lanky,weak with no muscles at all
    just look at long distance runners



    anyways would love to hear your thoughs
     
  2. Jdsm

    Jdsm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Your body does adapt, that's how your capacity increases.

    There's a lot of ground reaction force (Newton's 3rd law and all that) involved in overground running, so I don't like to do it frequently tbh.
     
  3. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It appears that overground Running, is a thing of the past. As regards getting Fit, its old School. :yep.
     
  4. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    :lol: Who have you been talking to?
     
  5. dealt_with

    dealt_with Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    You should be doing all of them at different times.
     
  6. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Circuit Training, HIT and that sort of thing has been around for Years. We were doing it 40 years ago. Weights, is working with resistance, now theres different ways of achieving this, depends on what you are aiming For. Everything in proportion, and Balanced.
     
  7. Jdsm

    Jdsm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Non-stop biomechanics revision for the past few weeks :tired

    But haven't done any long distance running since mid-august now and went out 2 weeks back felt awesome!
     
  8. highguard

    highguard Well-Known Member Full Member

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    that is true, but in some places it gained popularity fast and other places
    it took time.

    agree about the balanced thing for sure
     
  9. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its getting the concept of Balance, its everywhere. Its understanding the balancing act, that makes the Body work all or nothing.
     
  10. highguard

    highguard Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yeah i am having that balancing act problem actually
    so hard to do all that and knowing how much you should do
     
  11. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well it seems, things Im told are about to Change, a few priciples on Fitness are going out the window. :D