Why I Love Working Out

Re:Why I Love Working Out by Swizec on Tuesday January 25, 2011 @04:31AM (#2138539)

Man, working out is awesome. I used to do two hours of weight lifting every day, but eventually stopped due to monetary reasons connected with protein powders and gym membership fees.

These days I have a short 15-ish minute routine every morning and do two hours of boxing thrice a week. It's painful and sometimes horrible, but my god it is awesome!

Sure wish my sexy would come out of all this flab though, but that would require too much care with diet.

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Re:Why I Love Working Out by sharadgopal on Tuesday January 25, 2011 @01:18PM (#2140163)

hey i was thinking about taking up boxing as a sport. i am essentially waiting for my gear [gloves] to arrive. i have access to a punching bag / speed ball.

would you recommend a DIY approach to learning the basics, or is it essential to learn it from someone who already knows it ?

thanks.

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Re:Why I Love Working Out by Swizec on Tuesday January 25, 2011 @02:14PM (#2140402)

I've been doing it with a guy who knows his stuff for over a year and I still can't do a lot of things perfectly. Not to mention all the whacky combinations he comes up with.

It's pretty essential you do it with someone who can coach you, at least in the beginning otherwise you'll be doing more harm than good imho.

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