Are weights bad for you

[Seselj]

do like tuggers said and don't listen to others... tuggers said it exactly as i would and that's the best way... also do loads of abs every day...

[Tuggers1986]

I've been lifting weights for a long time now.My muscles have a memory if I go back to the gym I gain weight fast.That protein diet only makes me bigger,within a week my biceps wont be fitting in my shirt.

Your arms might be pumped but your arms will not GROW that much in a week. It just doesn't happen. Try halving the weight you lift but doubling your reps.

[Tuggers1986]

do like tuggers said and don't listen to others... tuggers said it exactly as i would and that's the best way... also do loads of abs every day...

I agree, that tuggers is one smart boy.

And for the thread starter... I said eat less carbs and more protein so then when you work out your body will not have any carbs to burn for energy, so it will then burn fat and you will lose weight.

It's pointless asking for advice and then disagreeing with the people who know what they're talking about. No offence but just from the fact you think you are gaining muscle mass in days/weeks instead of months/years just shows you're naive and don't really know what you're talking about.

[The_Golden_Boi]

I wouldn't say weights are bad for you, i believe they give strength if used correctly, when i use them they do bulk me up to a certain piont, but thats just my body getting used to lifting them in the first place.
If you want strength i would use them sometimes though it can take away speed but it doesn't with all boxers, so its really how you feel when you are lifting and training,

[Bobby Shaw]

I agree, that tuggers is one smart boy.

And for the thread starter... I said eat less carbs and more protein so then when you work out your body will not have any carbs to burn for energy, so it will then burn fat and you will lose weight.

It's pointless asking for advice and then disagreeing with the people who know what they're talking about. No offence but just from the fact you think you are gaining muscle mass in days/weeks instead of months/years just shows you're naive and don't really know what you're talking about.

I was only speaking about my experience,what I see.I've been going to the gym for years and I've never really taken like a 2 or 3 month break.Everytime I go back its back to business and the muscle memory thing is a substantiated fact by science

[Bobby Shaw]

It takes MONTHS to gain a few lbs of muscle so it isn't that. Try running 3 miles every day instead of 5 miles every other day. or maybe instead of jogging start doing sprints. Sprint for a minute then jog for 3minutes. Do this 10 times. If you shock your body you should start losing weight again. Give yourself Sundays off. Stop eating carbs and start taking in plenty of protein. Eat in the morning to kick start your metabolism and eat less at night. You don't need a diet, just eat right and exercise.

Is 3 miles enough cardio?I know Tyson used to run 3 miles as well but then he would be in the gym all day.For a working professional who spents the whole day on the pc would that be fine?

Please dont take this the wrong way,just trying to get full understanding.

[PunchDrunk]

Is 3 miles enough cardio?I know Tyson used to run 3 miles as well but then he would be in the gym all day.For a working professional who spents the whole day on the pc would that be fine?

Please dont take this the wrong way,just trying to get full understanding.

Do the math;

5 miles every other day = 5 miles in two days

3 miles every day = 6 miles in two days

The real point is that cardio should be all about intensity. The longer you run (at a time) the lower your intensity will be.

[Salty]

Weights are fine if you use them properly and know your goals. Compound movements (olympic style lifts, etc) are perfect for boxing, they build explosiveness through the core and maximal strength. Try doing 1 arm snatch, 3-4 reps with your 5 rep max weight per arm, 60 seconds rest between sets and then another variation with the same forumla. That's a good starting formula for strength gains (not hypertrophy), remember you need to increase your maximum strength before you can greatly improve you power. It's like people whinge about Isometrics claiming they can make you slow and reduce range of motion. They do, but only for those who don't utilise the exercise properly, ie with a good stretching routine and plyometrics work in combination with the iso's.

Also be warry of a constant high protein low carb diet (adkins) as they do hell to your kidneys. I believe mr Adkins death was partly due to kidney failure... Simple way, get one of those online calculators for daily calorie intake, take 500 calories off a day, you lose a kilo a week if you stick to the diet and continue to exercise.

[hinduw]

Yes they are! They will make you slow too, like robocop and will make you hungry and fat. weights will make it hard for a boxer to make weight. it's quite simple really!

Alexis Vastine is that Rafael Benitez guy who got banned a while back

[ironmike2008]

The Rafael Benitez gimmick was one of the funniest ones I have seen on the internet.