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boobsnsn
03-13-2008, 04:12 AM
Hey lads i was just wondering why is swimming good for boxers? I know it works out different muscles but thats all i have heard. Im interested because im going to start doing some laps because its a change from running and we all know running can get a lil boring from time to time.

Thanks
jimmie
03-13-2008, 04:19 AM
Hey lads i was just wondering why is swimming good for boxers? I know it works out different muscles but thats all i have heard. Im interested because im going to start doing some laps because its a change from running and we all know running can get a lil boring from time to time.

Thanks

Swimmings great for ur stamina. You can run all u want but its not going to do much to keep ur arms up at the closing rounds of a hard fight. Swimming builds alot of endurance in ur upperbody muscles which u need just as much as endurance in ur legs.
Vantage_West
03-13-2008, 06:53 AM
well just keepign afloat takes alot ou tof you. if you are doing nothign in a wimming pool just lieing there then you get out you will be tired as hell.

i heard though that angelo dundee says it creates the wrong type of muscle.

but to be honest it's not like you are goign to forget sparring or hitting the heavy bag for swimming.
ricki
03-13-2008, 10:26 AM
swimming is a different kind of work, it's just superb for general toning and developing your stamina, it works all of your main muscle groups and helps heal sore joints (no real risk of pulling a muscle or anything the like under water)
Relentless
03-13-2008, 12:17 PM
swimming is a different kind of work, it's just superb for general toning and developing your stamina, it works all of your main muscle groups and helps heal sore joints (no real risk of pulling a muscle or anything the like under water)

yes there is and also what about cramps?
joekirkbycobra
03-13-2008, 04:45 PM
juan diaz does plenty of it
ricki
03-14-2008, 10:32 AM
yes there is and also what about cramps?
Well I know, that was an overenthusiastic statement of mine.
What I mean is, there is hardly any risk
joekirkbycobra
03-14-2008, 01:24 PM
Well I know, that was an overenthusiastic statement of mine.
What I mean is, there is hardly any risk
i got told by my dentist that more swimmers come in with tooth an mouth injurys from swimmers than boxers
so keep ur gummy in 2 swim
he sed cuz they smash there face wen diving in
but ur right there is a low risk:D
boxing4life
03-14-2008, 07:18 PM
Juan Diaz does not run AT ALL! DONT EVEN TRY TO ARGUE THIS BECAUSE I JUST GOT THE LATEST EVERLAST CATALOG AND HE SAID HE REPLACES RUNNING WITH SWIMMING AND USING A STAIR STEPPER
joekirkbycobra
03-14-2008, 07:53 PM
Juan Diaz does not run AT ALL! DONT EVEN TRY TO ARGUE THIS BECAUSE I JUST GOT THE LATEST EVERLAST CATALOG AND HE SAID HE REPLACES RUNNING WITH SWIMMING AND USING A STAIR STEPPERworks 4 im
boxing4life
03-14-2008, 08:35 PM
works 4 imya I might have to start doing that since my shoe insole for my flat feet is starting to not work anymore and My TERRIBLE FOOT PAIN and shin pains are back and it hurts BAD as I speak
joekirkbycobra
03-15-2008, 03:43 AM
ya I might have to start doing that since my shoe insole for my flat feet is starting to not work anymore and My TERRIBLE FOOT PAIN and shin pains are back and it hurts BAD as I speaku seen a doc?
boxing4life
03-18-2008, 09:56 PM
u seen a doc?ya I have and he got me a deal on a shoe insole and it stopped working last week for some reason and now the terrible pain is back:rofl
cheech
03-18-2008, 11:59 PM
ya I might have to start doing that since my shoe insole for my flat feet is starting to not work anymore and My TERRIBLE FOOT PAIN and shin pains are back and it hurts BAD as I speak

I hate boxing shoes since they don't have any kind of insole. Because of that I installed a pronation insole. It feels great especially when I jump rope and other times I put a lot of pressure on the feet.
cheech
03-19-2008, 12:04 AM
swimming is a different kind of work, it's just superb for general toning and developing your stamina, it works all of your main muscle groups and helps heal sore joints (no real risk of pulling a muscle or anything the like under water)

Shoulder muscles are easy to damage if you are not careful when swimming. A few years ago I swam after my weight workout. Bad idea since I had about six months of shoulder rehab after that stunt.

I would hate to work the shoulders even more after a boxing workout. Because of my past I would fear damaging them again.
joekirkbycobra
03-19-2008, 03:43 PM
I hate boxing shoes since they don't have any kind of insole. Because of that I installed a pronation insole. It feels great especially when I jump rope and other times I put a lot of pressure on the feet.i lke boxing shoes myself
the soles dont bother me
cheech
03-19-2008, 10:18 PM
i lke boxing shoes myself
the soles dont bother me

Probably because you have a good foot print. I on the other hand am required to deal with flat feet, over pronation issue.
MrSmall
03-20-2008, 03:34 AM
Just wait for someone to say it will "Stretch and use muscles you never knew you had", a la Rocky 3.
joekirkbycobra
03-20-2008, 03:44 AM
Probably because you have a good foot print. I on the other hand am required to deal with flat feet, over pronation issue.gutted m8
joekirkbycobra
03-20-2008, 03:46 AM
Just wait for someone to say it will "Stretch and use muscles you never knew you had", a la Rocky 3.apollo creed was tha
rocky if u dont box its the best film ever
but wen u du box u see the reality of it
cjgloves
03-21-2008, 08:36 AM
Hey lads i was just wondering why is swimming good for boxers? I know it works out different muscles but thats all i have heard. Im interested because im going to start doing some laps because its a change from running and we all know running can get a lil boring from time to time.

Thanks

ye i went for a swim this morning for the first time in years very hard work but i feel like it helped lots. i would suggest it to anyone now. im going to keep swimming good fun aswell.
the prom queen
06-26-2008, 04:41 PM
ya I might have to start doing that since my shoe insole for my flat feet is starting to not work anymore and My TERRIBLE FOOT PAIN and shin pains are back and it hurts BAD as I speak

you aint the only one, on both of my feet I have cracked skin right where my third toe meets the ball of my feet
epsom salt and lotion are what I am trying
also I think wearing houseshoes with no socks when you are outside is bad

as far as swimming, I am going swimming tomorrow
I tried to go last week but they told me I had to wear shorts or trunks to get in the pool so Ill do that this time
I heard that rocky marciano used to practice his uppercuts underwater
and I can really see practicing body shots under water would be great for techniqe and poweer
Pork Chop
06-26-2008, 05:24 PM
Shadowboxing in a pool is something both Ali and Marciano did.

Juan Diaz isn't the only boxer who's an avid swimmer; Dempsey did a lot of open water swimming too.

Road work is a poison to me. Whenever I start doing it, I start falling apart - ankles, feet, knees, hips, back.

Swimming has always been there for me. I joined a team this week for the first time in 8 years and I really can't put into words how great it feels. I'm waiting till Saturday of next week to step on the scale and find out how much weight I've lost in my first 2 weeks.

I highly recommend joining some sort of swimming team with a structured workout. Just plodding along doing laps for an extended period of time will get boring quick and won't do as much for you. You burn a lot more calories on a team, with a structured workout, and trying to stay on pace.
the prom queen
06-26-2008, 06:16 PM
I think I am going to go to lake arlington and do a little swimming
I hate public pools cause most wont let you swim in long pants
Pork Chop
06-26-2008, 06:40 PM
I think I am going to go to lake arlington and do a little swimming
I hate public pools cause most wont let you swim in long pants

long pants? :huh:
Board shorts (surfer style swimsuit) should be more than enough drag when you're swimming, why would you want to wear anything else?
the prom queen
06-26-2008, 06:43 PM
im self concious
RDJ
06-26-2008, 06:49 PM
Why the fuck would you swim in long pants? :huh
RDJ
06-26-2008, 06:53 PM
If I go swimming as in workout (as opposed to hitting the beach) I wear something like this. I realize not everyone is as awesome looking as me but still :D

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the prom queen
06-26-2008, 06:58 PM
Why the fuck would you swim in long pants? :huh

I probably shouldnt admit this, but I dont like people seeing my legs
RDJ
06-26-2008, 07:12 PM
Oh... ok that is pretty weird :lol:
Thumpa50814
06-26-2008, 08:01 PM
im self concious
haha
Pork Chop
06-26-2008, 08:13 PM
I probably shouldnt admit this, but I dont like people seeing my legs

dude...
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RDJ
06-26-2008, 08:17 PM
That's like a male version of the burkini :lol:

He'd attract even more attention to his bitch legs :yep
Thumpa50814
06-26-2008, 08:20 PM
I probably shouldnt admit this, but I dont like people seeing my legs
you gonna wear pants when you box hahha:lol:
Thumpa50814
06-26-2008, 08:21 PM
That's like a male version of the burkini :lol:

He'd attract even more attention to his bitch legs :yep
ahha i think this shit is hilarious hes jokin right
the prom queen
06-26-2008, 08:25 PM
you gonna wear pants when you box hahha:lol:

no but I am going to wear trunks that go at least down to the bottom of my knees
when I used to train I wore windpants
I know its wierd but hey everybody has their insecurities
BTW........................on the foot issue aveeno mosturizor and an extra pair of socks do wonders
RDJ
06-26-2008, 08:29 PM
I know its wierd but hey everybody has their insecurities

Sure, some people (not me) don't like people looking at their crotch... but legs? That's weird man. Why? Or is it something irrational? :think
Pork Chop
06-26-2008, 08:35 PM
Well he could wear that under something like the following; which is also sold through that site:

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PS- this is the board short I was talking about originally
RDJ
06-26-2008, 08:38 PM
If you really go swimming instead of just fucking around in the pool that is not practical. Sure if you go to the beach that's ok, but we're talking about working out, at least I assume. Way to much friction.
the prom queen
06-26-2008, 08:44 PM
I changed into shorts last week so I could swim at the pool
and I am big enough that I can overcome an irrational fear............ but back to the original topic; I will be doing more punch drills underwater than actual swimming but will swim a few laps also
the prom queen
06-26-2008, 08:55 PM
anyway guys , Im off to do some training tonight
will be back tonite and put up some of my punch drill combos
yall have a good evening
Pork Chop
06-27-2008, 02:19 PM
If you really go swimming instead of just fucking around in the pool that is not practical. Sure if you go to the beach that's ok, but we're talking about working out, at least I assume. Way to much friction.

The pants or the board shorts?
I swim on a team and I wear a big, baggy, bright green, 80-style swimsuit (complete with mesh liner) over a pair of Tyr Jammers to add to my drag so I'm working harder.

Once again I want to suggest joining a team or taking a workout from someplace like Swimming magazine; instead of just doing straight laps - it's a much better workout and it won't get nearly as boring.