Anyone here do boxing for conditioning or as a hobby?

wild_deer_man · 2018-06-24T01:50:35+00:00

The BEST thing I have ever done for my adult self.

I have no idea how I lived before that.

oneredguy · 2018-06-24T02:43:44+00:00

Cause then you won't be thinking so much about how you want to beat and kill everyone around you. You get to get that out, and with other guys who understand.

diggrecluse · 2018-06-24T07:21:05+00:00

Started MMA (mostly kickboxing nowadays) 10 months ago. Easily the best decision in my life in terms of self-improvement. The best thing about doing combat sports is that the confidence you build works for EVERYTHING in life.

boy_named_su · 2018-06-24T02:41:49+00:00

Ya I have a heavy bag and a double-end bag on my patio and hit it most nights. Looking to start Muay Thai in July

I never really hit things hard before and it feels good.

HannibalBacara · 2018-06-24T03:52:06+00:00

Yes it is amazing. I love it as a hobby. It’s a great competitive sport that takes skill and mastery of technique to be good at. And for me it really was a great way to harness some raw energy I had that was being unused.

Conditioning-wise it’s definitely great. But to be honest while a good boxing workout definitely will sweat you out and leave your shoulders more sore than they’ve ever been in their life, most of true boxing conditioning is just running.

Basically every great boxer has put in his hours of. “roadwork”, running 6-8 miles 3-plus times a week.

But that being said if you take a few group classes a week as a beginner it is definitely great conditioning.

askmrcia · 2018-06-24T04:30:29+00:00

Did it when I was 23. Extremely good workout. Would have stayed with it if grad school didn't get in the way.

LeftAndRed · 2018-06-24T16:31:38+00:00

Yes. It’s fantastic. I’ve done MMA, but boxing is incredible and much better.

It will give you a sense of accomplishment you won’t find in any other sport. Better than MMA because it harder then yeh MMA.

The men who go are usually serious about their health. It’s great for cutting, and when you start getting size, you’ll chuckle at the dudes throwing up weight. Earning size through boxing is harder, but knowing you can KO most dudes in a traditional gym is kinda satisfying.

MagicNibba69 · 2018-06-27T04:22:06+00:00

Joining boxing for the first time was a great experience. At first I was the new guy that sucked balls, then I got my amateur licence and fucked up newbies in sparring. Boxing sharply increases your reflexes. Every object that falls you catch it easily. It also makes you feel energetic and feral. Great friendships are also developed because you punch these guys and they sweat with you. The club’s alpha fucked me up (I was bleeding from my nose) then when our sparring ended we hugged. 200 % worth it, wish my first fight didnt get canceled. Official amateur fights are fucking amazing cause you go all in

AryanRedDude · 2018-09-10T15:44:14+00:00

GO JOIN BOXING DO IT IM 14 AND ITS THE BEST THING EVER

Title	Anyone here do boxing for conditioning or as a hobby?
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Date	June 24, 2018 1:05 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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