Peaking? ...plzz eductaed answers only.

[DA1CATAS]

Doesn't anyone know about peaking to early? or how to control it?

As of right now I hold punchdrunk as the one that has given me the best Boxing advice...

So I'm def looking for his answer since he's a trainer.. but has anyone else heard of peaking? like from training... and stuff.. I don't know much about it but this guy said i might be peaking too early since my fight isn't for 5 weeks and im already 169 from 185 in about 3 weeks flat.(fights at 165)


.. So what should I do.. IF ANYONE KNOWS PLZZ HELP.. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GOOD.


Thanks in advance for serious and informational answers.

[sweet*science]

Hey I dont really have any solid information on what your asking but I got a question for you. I remember you had a fight about a month or two back did you ever post a link to upload that video. I wanted to check it out, let me know something.

[DeymarPR]

last time I heard of the term "peaking" is when you're already in fighting shape ready to fight, as in reflexes, sharpness, speed, when your body is already in its max level to compete, how to stop it, it's gonna sound funny but I heard by having sex, but don't do it unless you're 100% sure I guess

[VBoxer]

I can relate to "peaking" very much. Peaking happens when you get use to what you are doing and its almost "boring" to your muscles and body. Sometimes we get stuck in training that is too repetitious and we peak.
Try changing up your training routine. I get in ruts and peak all the time. For example: one week i'll do heavy weight training, and the next week i'll do just peer plyometrics. It can be little changes as running at night inside of the morning, and training the later. Also, taking proper rests will help with peaking too. Sometimes people peak because they are working there body too much and wearing themselves too.

Not saying this is going to work or is right, but i hope it helps. good luck bro.

[punchDrUnK MONK]

yo i know u werent talkin about me... im not the trainer punchdrunk for those who have mistaken me for him... but ya all i know about peaking is , everyone has their own peak i guess u can call it lol... like some ppl will peak after a solid 4 week training camp, some people might take 2-3 months... depends on ur training routines and how much weight and how fast ur body can drop that weight and change into prime condition...depends on how many days a week u train during training camp, how many times a day... i guess theres a lot to it.. i think the only way to find out ur peaking time is to just train for weeks str8 and see what week u feel primed in.. and what weeks u definitly feel worn out, mentally exhausted.. feel like not even thinkin about boxing... then u will know

[robjr]

not a bad thing at all.. better than killing yourself to make weight in the last week which would drain you. as soon as you get just under 165, just maintain it. Aslong as you feel stong its all that matters.

you did lose the weight quick though..

[Salty]

Yeah I would think that your actually helping yourself here, maintaining weight is a lot less demanding on your body than dropping. Plus by the sounds of it you won't even have to worry about shedding water weight which is good. But like the athletes at the olympic do, you want to reach your optimal fitness about a week or so out from the fight. Then rest your body and do mainly technique and sparring work to get your form perfect. You then know you are fresh physically, mentally and have the skills that will win your the tourney.

[DA1CATAS]

Yeah I would think that your actually helping yourself here, maintaining weight is a lot less demanding on your body than dropping. Plus by the sounds of it you won't even have to worry about shedding water weight which is good. But like the athletes at the olympic do, you want to reach your optimal fitness about a week or so out from the fight. Then rest your body and do mainly technique and sparring work to get your form perfect. You then know you are fresh physically, mentally and have the skills that will win your the tourney.

Thats sounds sorta like what this really good trainer was telling me.. he couldn't talk long though..

Plzz elaborate more on the peaking part. You explained what it was... now..

how about signs? How do i know? Fighting off peak?

Sorry ... i know you might not be able to answer all but i just have alot of questions.

[PunchDrunk]

Good reply from Salty. Props!

As far as the IRL guy telling you that you might be peaking too early, I don't think you can necessarily tell by what you weigh. Funny thing is, I read that you were at 169 already, and I was gonna comment on that, but got preoccupied with something else.

I was gonna suggest that you stay around 168-170 until the final week before the fight, and then take off the last few pounds. This is depending on how easily you lose and gain (seems like it's easy). You could probably shed the last 3-4 lbs in the final two days if you wanted to.

As far as peaking, the tougher part of your training should be over within 5-7 days before the fight. What I usually do for the final week with my guys, is shorter workouts (around 60-80 minutes), shorter intervals with emphasis on perfect form and explosiveness. Explosive Med ball throws mimicking each punch(5-6 reps per set, no tiring!), short pad work intervals work/rest ratio of 1 to 1, etc.

[..David..]

hey DA1 i dont know if this will be helpful but here i go, in bodybuilding (as you know i used to be a competitive one ) peaking before a competition was the worst thing it could happen to you, it means you achieved your best conditioning before time, and its way too difficult to hold that condition for an extended period, actually in bodybuilding to peak perfectly you have to aim to the day and hour of the show and if you miss well good luck to you hahaha

In boxing i would say is something similar especially if you are the kind of person that has to drop a ton of weight to reach your class, i would say it can hurt you because if you are in optimum fighting form right now physically and mentally its going to be hard to keep that kind of intensity ( in your mind and work ethic ) until fight night. Technically its almost impossible to peak in boxing so it cant be about your form. Its all about your physique shape and state of mind.

I hope that was any help to you