Cycling instead of running?

[murphyx500]

Is cycling a good replacement for running?

[youngmonzon]

Is cycling a good replacement for running?

Not bad, but nothing replaces running.

Running is more efficient and effective. It takes a lot more time cycling to get the same benefits as running. Also, running is more applicable to boxing.

All great boxers run for a reason. Stamina, weight control, mental aspects, leg development, etc.

[RDJ]

Running is severely overrated IMO.

[cheech]

Many pro's do the running portion of their daily workout in the morning. At night they are doing the boxing portion of the workout. I like rossboxing idea to get the most out of boxing:

Interval Training


A common phrase in today's athletic community is sport-specific training. Well guess what, boxers can make their running program more sport-specific (anaerobic) by training around the work-to-rest ratios of an actual bout. This style of running is often referred to as interval training. Essentially, it consists of running hard for the duration of a round, for example 2 or 3 minutes, depending whether you are amateur or pro. Your rest period will consist of approximately the same rest period you have between rounds. If you are fighting 4 rounds, a good program will consist of 5 intervals. Pros training for longer bouts will increase the number of intervals. It is a good idea however to keep the maximum number of intervals somewhere around 8 to 10 to avoid overtraining.

This program should only be performed 2 or 3 times per week. On non-interval days, you can return to the traditional form of roadwork, such as a 2 to 4 mile run. The longer runs are still important, as they enable your body to endure the harder interval work. These sessions will also be run at a brisk pace. When you train, you must train hard, or do not train at all. Most boxers should be able to maintain a 6 or 7-minute per mile pace, depending on the distance of the run. I like to see all fighters run 2-miles in 12 minutes or less. This is a good measure of fitness.

I recommend running intervals on non-sparring days. There is nothing worse than sparring with no legs to support you. Interval training is intense. Your body will need time to recover between interval sessions. Do not overlook the importance of rest and recovery. I have been the guinea pig who has worked through intense interval sessions before heading to the gym to spar. Trust me, it is not fun entering the ring without your legs!

After a few weeks of interval training, you will notice a tremendous improvement in work capacity and anaerobic endurance. At this point, you can incorporate variety into the interval session. Mix things up with sprints, hill running, and by varying the distance of your interval workouts (ex. 200 meters, 400 meters, and/or 800 meters). By ad******g your routine, you will foster continuous improvements, rather than simply going through the motions.

Get out there and start running!

[Relentless]

Running is severely overrated IMO.

running is underrated.

[Nwil]

running is far more valuable than cycling. really, there is no replacement for anything else because everything is different. but running is essential...not like 5 mile jogs but intense stuff.

[venomus_p4p]

running is underrated.



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[Iceveins]

Everybody looking for a replacement to dreaded running lol.

Running is severely overrated IMO.
It is. Especially for amateur boxing.

[MrSmall]

I hate damn running.

[joekirkbycobra]

running an swimmin are best
cyclin i dnt rate at all

[PedroDePacas]

Cycling takes too damn long (ex-competitive cyclist here by the way). You'd have to cycle for 2 or 3 hours to get a training benefit similar to what you'd get from a 60 minute run.

Cycling has plenty of benefits but it's just too time-consuming to do as cross-training.

[AK-47]

Running is severely overrated IMO.

Running is extremely UNDERrated IMO
People think they will be aight with out it but they just dont understand the benifits

[Relentless]

Running is extremely UNDERrated IMO
People think they will be aight with out it but they just dont understand the benifits

whaaaaat!?:huh

[joekirkbycobra]

ive always wondered wats imo stand 4

[elTerrible]

ive always wondered wats imo stand 4


in my opinion

[joekirkbycobra]

in my opinionthan you:thumbsup

[murphyx500]

Thing is I'm new to working out in the morning and then in the afternoon, so anything I do in the morning at the moment is better than nothing right? I've only been three times so far, but do plan to do it 4 days a week. It can take me 90 to 120 mins to get where I go and back.

[SweetScience]

Try cycling uphill for most of your workout. Its more tiring and strenous than running which can help your stamina

[viru§™]

Running is extremely UNDERrated IMO
People think they will be aight with out it but they just dont understand the benifits

Explain.

[RDJ]

I stand by my statement, running is overrated. Unless you mean roadwork with loads of sideways and backwards movement, in that case it's good. Long distances are not beneficial at all IMO.

I just had my first run in months. The sun was shining so I thought what the hell let's see if the knees can take it. I ran 5.5 km, about half of it forward because that tends to hurt my knees a bit. It went great, so I think I'll be doing it again twice a week. My condition was the same as when I gave up running, for whatever it's worth.

[Rakim]

I jog every now and then, I do find it fucking boring though.

[Adaptation]

Here's the deal: Losing weight, cycling and long term running will be your bread and butter. However if you are already in your weight class, then its really not that useful. Your better off with 3minutes sprints, then recover, then sprint... That will be better for BOXING.

Cycling is good if you could bike to work/school instead of car/public transportation, and running would be too long(or you would sweat too much and stink at the job if theres no shower)

[scott c]

Not bad, but nothing replaces running.

Running is more efficient and effective. It takes a lot more time cycling to get the same benefits as running. Also, running is more applicable to boxing.

All great boxers run for a reason. Stamina, weight control, mental aspects, leg development, etc.


Not true. Running is talking about economy....cycling is efficiency. It all depends on what you are training. WHy does cycling take alot more time to get the same benefits???

Running will create simular localised muscular peripheral adaptations but Skipping is even better.

Also what is ment by leg development???

If you want more powerful legs for punching peoplethen do cleans, jerks and snatch. It is alot cheaper though and you have less chance of injuring yourself from poor gate and tracking during running than you would setting up your own bike if you don't know what your doing.

If you want to avoid injruy then use a cross trainer. If you want to get the fitness required for bouncing on your toes do skipping. IF you want to shed weight then running is the cheapest option and easiest too. Most people have shoddy bie riding technique to say the least!! and therefore can't push themselves hard enough. Unlike when they run.