hey peeps what does everyone think is the best warmup before hitting the mitts or sparring in order to prevent injuries to shoulders elbows etc...

bring on ideas...

I like plain ol rope.

First I stetch then I do a small Jog around the gym then the Jump rope then a few push ups, and a few sit ups

stretch... then shadowbox and footwork drills are how i always start. then skip.

not a wise idea to stretch before doing anything that is physically active and requires quick movement.

if you don't believe me, look it up.

strecth if you want to, but don't say you weren't warned if you injure yourself.

id prob say jump rope a bit, and shadowbox lightly.

not a wise idea to stretch before doing anything that is physically active and requires quick movement.

if you don't believe me, look it up.

strecth if you want to, but don't say you weren't warned if you injure yourself.

My words exactly!

I do push ups, dips, pull ups then rope.
or I might run for 10 minutes but I like running the treadmill after the practice.

i do 3 rounds of skipping

i jus jump rope for like 10 minutes and do a quick round of shadowboxing. no need to overdo it especially if ur sparring.

Watz cracking Danny Stash?

I use plain ol skipping for my warm up.

Watz cracking Danny Stash?

I use plain ol skipping for my warm up.
NOTHING MUCH BROTHER...JUST TRAINING MY BALLS OFF. LOOKING GOOD IN THE NEW PICS!

Skipping with stretching mixed in is usually my warmup. Shadowboxing too, then perhaps a little speed bag just to get the juices flowin'

not a wise idea to stretch before doing anything that is physically active and requires quick movement.

if you don't believe me, look it up.

strecth if you want to, but don't say you weren't warned if you injure yourself.

Yeah??? tell me more. I always stretch before i start and before i finish. I'm getting worried, whats teh problem with it?

tell me before i go train again on monday!!!!! :omfg:

not a wise idea to stretch before doing anything that is physically active and requires quick movement.

if you don't believe me, look it up.

strecth if you want to, but don't say you weren't warned if you injure yourself.

i'd always heard stretching before excercise helps prevent injuries... so when should you stretch and whats a better way to warm up?

Yeah??? tell me more. I always stretch before i start and before i finish. I'm getting worried, whats teh problem with it?

tell me before i go train again on monday!!!!! :omfg:

im also curious about this :P... never heard that before....and i always like to strech a bit before practicing

I do the Macarena for warmups.

http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2005/03/30/stretching_before_exercise_dont_bother.php


http://www.onhealth.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=55782



http://www.boingboing.net/2006/02/06/stretching_before_ex.html



http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/articles/040621/21ligament.htm


i never liked the effect that stretching had on my body during exercise or sports. i had stopped the whole stretching before thing about 8 years ago. this does not mean that i don't prepare - i do have things i do before exercise/sport activity.

The trainer at our gym takes us out for about 20 laps of a 400 metre oval before every training for a warm up an fitness then we might go in an do some skipping or circle work before we spar or work pads.

The trainer at our gym takes us out for about 20 laps of a 400 metre oval before every training for a warm up an fitness then we might go in an do some skipping or circle work before we spar or work pads.

he makes you run 5 miles before AND THEN TRAIN? Jesus, thats some ****ing workout.

Is that every time??!

what the most effective training for beginner like me?

he makes you run 5 miles before AND THEN TRAIN? Jesus, thats some ****ing workout.

Is that every time??!

Yeah 3 times a week lol when i joined i though he was joking when he said 20 laps of the oval first time i ever did it i thought i was goin to kill over an die by the end of training.

we run sometimes at our gym to start. never that far though, at most 2 miles i think.

I skip for 15min then stretch and sidestep around the ring for another 15min before hitting a bag or sparring.

I tend to shadow box or hit the bag for a few rounds.

Easy easy way to figure this out. You are a boxer correct? are you going to be jumping up and down? no. Are you going to be doing pushups or dancing? no. What are you going to be doing?
Shadow box idiot.

Easy easy way to figure this out. You are a boxer correct? are you going to be jumping up and down? no. Are you going to be doing pushups or dancing? no. What are you going to be doing?
Shadow box idiot.
First of all dont flex your muscles on me pal. I dont know who you are, nor do i care of your credentials if you are going to be an arrogant twit. If you are going to call me an idiot after a valid question please do not respond to anymore of my posts. Now that you started; I asked the question because I dont think shadowboxing warms my elbows up properly.

Easy easy way to figure this out. You are a boxer correct? are you going to be jumping up and down? no. Are you going to be doing pushups or dancing? no. What are you going to be doing?
Shadow box idiot.

no need to be rude.

I just came across this in a newsletter from http://www.pponline.co.uk/

"Dynamic Mobility exercises to boost competitive performance
What you do just before your workout begins has a big impact on what you are able to do during your workout. Many athletes prepare for a training session by carrying out routine stretching exercises, but it’s important to remember that stretching helps to improve your static (non-moving) flexibility and may not do such a good job at preparing your body to move quickly and efficiently.

That’s why I recommend that you focus on ‘Dynamic Mobility’ exercises before every workout.

Dynamic Mobility exercises
Dynamic Mobility training is for injury prevention and performance improvement. Mobility exercises during your pre-workout warm-up period prepare your body for the vigorous movements that make up the main part of your workout. Most sports involve forceful, strenuous activity, and mobility exercises and drills stimulate your nervous system, muscles, tendons and joints in a very dynamic manner. "

I like to do 4 rounds of Shadow so that im nice and sweaty and warmed up.

stretch, skip 1-2rds, medicine ball, push-ups sit-ups and finally speed bad and im warm

when i spar i just strech then 1 minute of skippin' rope

The most important thing you can do before anything is to stretch, and even stretch out your lower body. This more than anything else will help you get loose and prevent injury.

After that it’s all preference, but I always though shadowboxing was a good way to start.

Something I always thought was a little different was to do your run at the end of your workout as it really helped to build up your stamina. But again, as long as you are stretched its all preference.

The most important thing you can do before anything is to stretch, and even stretch out your lower body. This more than anything else will help you get loose and prevent injury.

After that it’s all preference, but I always though shadowboxing was a good way to start.

Something I always thought was a little different was to do your run at the end of your workout as it really helped to build up your stamina. But again, as long as you are stretched its all preference.


u run after ur done workin out? wouldnt that be counterproductive cuz ur so tired from ur workout u wont have intensity to get a good roadwork session in?

u run after ur done workin out? wouldnt that be counterproductive cuz ur so tired from ur workout u wont have intensity to get a good roadwork session in?

You definitely would not get a great run in, but it really builds up your stamina.

Don't stretch before a workout unless it is Dynamic.

Don't stretch before a workout unless it is Dynamic.

how come? i always stretch like 10 minutes before a workout then do some light calithenics to warm up