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Anonymous
Hi /fit/.

I have a question.

Boxing.

Is it good for anything?

-> I recently suspended a rather big boxing sack thing from my ceiling, and I've been punching it at my leisure, 'cause it's fun. I also wouldn't mind losing some fat all around. Will this help? I read that to reduce fat you need to do cardio frequently, and since boxing gets my heart rate up and gets me sweating, I was thinking it might be worth a shot. It's a hell of a lot more fun than any other cardio I can think of, like running, anyway. (Which is kind of why I doubt it'll do me any good, sigh)
If not for burning fat, is it good to build muscle? Or do only prolongued muscle exercises work for that.

Thanks.
>> Anonymous
Boxing is an awesome cardio workout. Great on its own, but as a sport its like getting hit in the head with a 2x4 several thousand times... it leads to brain damage eventually.

If you are using it as a workout i suggest you stick to the bag.
>> Anonymous
It'd build muscle and also burn fat. Exact figures I don't know.

To build muscle to need to repeatably stress them out. Aslong as you're punching your hardest and fast you will get stronger and will be burning off calories.

Try incorperating ducks, dodges etc, as if you were actually dodging punches. Try punching at different angles and moving around the bag - all this will help

I would still suggest to run occasionally if you really want to lose fat, or skip.
>> Anonymous
hitting the bag for a bit won't build any muscle, might burn a little fat and help your heart and decrease stress. Mostly good for punching technique. Jump rope and lift weights in conjunction.
>> Anonymous
OP, ignore these two;
>>293902
>>293909

Boxing is excellent cardio and hitting the heavy bag (correctly might i add) will build muscle. I do hope you go find a proper trainer though, for your own sake. Teaching yourself a sport like boxing isn't suggested by anyone, you need to learn the correct technique and how to punch correctly, and this can only be done by receiving instructions and criticism by a professional.

>it leads to brain damage eventually.

That is complete idiocy. Heavyweight professionals, who have had long careers, sure. But for an auteur, especially one who isn't a heavyweight, it's unheard of. How hard you get hit is weight*speed, but no matter how big someone gets, their brain and cushioning inside their skull is still going to remain the same as someone who weighs 60kg. OP, as long as you're not pursuing a lengthy professional career in the higher weight classes, brain damage will never be a problem.

Although hitting the heavy bag does build muscle, that isn't to say 'don't lift', to get any significant increase in mass, lifting is always needed.
>> Anonymous
OP here.

Yeah it was my intention to stick to the bag and other peoples' heads. When I punch it I don't just smack it but I try to punch about an even amount with both fists and I try to watch my technique, even though I know nothing of boxing technique, I figure I can kind of guess how to do it right.

I do try to move around a lot and duck and kick it and things like that, since I aim to keep my heart rate up, and just standing still doesn't suffice for that.

I do want to lose weight. I'm 1m73 tall and weigh in at 74kg. (It's like....150 pounds and 5ft7-8) This puts my BMI at 24.7, for what it's worth. And it says right here that 25 or more is overweight. While I don't feel overweight, I certainly would like to look more toned.

I guess I'll get a jump rope, too. God I hate running.
>> Anonymous
>>293924
I don't intend to pursue a proffessional boxing career, so I'm not too worried about brain damage, or getting a trainer for that matter.

Good advice so far. Well, it looks sensible.

I really want results so I guess I'll start some kind of running routine from next week on. Yeah, next week...
>> Anonymous
>>293934

You're still going to want the right technique, so you don't hurt yourself and get the most out of working out. Seriously, seek out a trainer, or at the very least, look at some detailed video tutorials.
>> Anonymous
Learn the technique fast.
Wrong technique = no gain
Wrong Technique = serious joint (wrist) issues
wrong technique = time waste
>> Anonymous
Boxing is insane cardio. I hit the bag for 15 minutes 5x3minutes after my usual weights. mostly because it was so fun and stress relieving. didn't notice the improvement at all due to the fun but had to run 1.5 km in athletics practice each month. during the month i boxed my time improved by almost 15 seconds.
My trainer was totally baffled lol. Boxing is no joke mate. it's real
>> Anonymous
listen up dude
download Bas Ruttens MMA Workout - it comes with video of instructions and audio in which he will tell you combinations which you will box.

its best thing since sliced meat since this is /fit/ bread sucks dick.
>> Anonymous
bamp
>> Anonymous
>>293989
Yep this anon his right, I'm a boxer and this workout is the best you could use if you're by yourself hitting a heavy bag.

Also learn the techniques you'll be grateful for it and buy some handwraps so you don't fuck up your wrists while hitting
>> Anonymous
>>294857
Well I've been wearing some boxing gloves that I got with it. Initially I thought they were stupid and that I'd just go bare-handed but the impact kind of hurt my wrists and my skin would break easily from smacking it.
Even using the gloves I hurt my left wrist a few days ago and the pain's kind of been lingering but not going away completely. Hurts like hell if I put it in a specific position.
But I expected this as I have pretty thin wrists and I was hoping that it'd get better in time.