Cross training

[TravelinMan]

how many of ya'll do this on a regular basis? Like playing another sport regularly on top of your boxing sched. and workout sched.

I seriously think some of you should do it. It would no doubt work different muscles and improve your conditioning.

Who does it?

[sweet*science]

I take kick boxing lessons and I also play basketball on top of my boxing conditioning and training. Its a great addition to your workout schedule in my opinion.

[fraidycat]

I build boats and I'm 2 blocks from the bay. What kind of exercise can I do, here?

I recently took up rowing. About 2-3 miles, an hour or so, a couple of times a week. Good for the hands, the biceps, and the back.

I also do archery. Which is also good for the hands and the back, as well as concentration.

[rj_ct]

I build boats and I'm 2 blocks from the bay. What kind of exercise can I do, here?

I recently took up rowing. About 2-3 miles, an hour or so, a couple of times a week. Good for the hands, the biceps, and the back.

I also do archery. Which is also good for the hands and the back, as well as concentration.

you sail? one of my favorite hobbies outside of boxing. not really a great workout, just tons and tons of awesomeness.

[fraidycat]

you sail? one of my favorite hobbies outside of boxing. not really a great workout, just tons and tons of awesomeness.

I do. Not often enough, though. I build small boats for a living but it seems like I'm never out enjoying them. Here's a pic of my wife's father and me, in a skiff we built:

[TravelinMan]

Do you feel this helps you with your boxing?

[tyson]

I train different things. Climbing, swimming (last week I swam outside a 100 feet in cold water. Had to break some ice on the water..) Ninjutsu, rock-throwing, rope-pulling against pitbulls...

I try to do everything I think I can't and anything that I shouldn't.
Like the challenges, makes me tougher mentally.

[TravelinMan]

I train different things. Climbing, swimming (last week I swam outside a 100 feet in cold water. Had to break some ice on the water..) Ninjutsu, rock-throwing, rope-pulling against pitbulls...

I try to do everything I think I can't and anything that I shouldn't.
Like the challenges, makes me tougher mentally.

got that right.

i bet alot of the top guys cross train a little bit.

roy jones himself said even he used to play basketball as part of his program. even training for fights, he would play basketball. That's nuts.

[rj_ct]

I do. Not often enough, though. I build small boats for a living but it seems like I'm never out enjoying them. Here's a pic of my wife's father and me, in a skiff we built:

oh wow. bet that thing's fun.

i mostly get out on sunnys or optis and just rip around the lake, but this past summer my buddy got a laser. lots of fun. hiking straps for the win.

[fraidycat]

oh wow. bet that thing's fun.

So is this:

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Not my boat; we charter it every summer. We're thinking about taking it up to Vancouver Island this year, maybe I'll drop in on Kayo.