Is yoga beneficial to boxers?

[ShoulderRoll]

Historically you don't really see too many boxers doing yoga but in recent years a few are starting to incorporate it into their training.

Do you think it's a helpful practice for a fighter?

[Wuckoo]

I think some aspects of it can really help. It can helps maintain joint strength and help with injury prevention. If it's used as a small supplement it can be useful. I know roy jones and ward have used yoga from time to time.

[jas]

yes,

helps you relax long term

good for flexibility

[Larry the boss]

Makes you more flexible and gives a peace of mind i would think....

[Divine Hammer]

i thought only women did yoga? is it really for men too?

[gamefrk]

I've read that a lot of runners do yoga, it helps relax the hamstrings. It's also good if you wanna meet hot chicks in yoga pants.

[Reloaded]

Yoga is very good for any sport , its only stretching , breathing and mind relaxing meditation .

Yoga is good stuff .

[gamefrk]

I've got to admit I hated those yoga missions in GTA 5 though <_<

[BostonGuy]

i thought only women did yoga? is it really for men too?

Actually - no. When I see some dude walking down the street carrying his rolled up yoga matt, I want to b1tch slap the tool

#realmendontdoyoga

[Resilient]

Yoga is probably only good for the mind, like meditation, physically nah.

Fun fact: There is actually no legitimate proof that stretching actually helps with pain, soreness or anything like that.