Shadow boxing... Beneficial?

[Rick]

The devil was a tree? I shouldn't be this confused on my 100th post... Ahh well...

 

Yeah, bagwork is probably a little better than shadow boxing - but still at least u can work ur technique without actually hitting something so u can see a bit better...

 

Rick

[47MartialMan]

But how beneficial is shadow boxing, where as doing pushups or etc., will probably be most time used?

[Rick]

It's beneficial in that u can work on ur technique and combinations and movements etc while not having to worry about hitting a bag or an opponent while at the same time moving rapidly enough to builf up cardiovascular endurance.

 

Rick

[47MartialMan]

I guess that is the key:

 

Cardiovascular endurance.

 

But htere are other drills that can be done for this. Some that I have will alsi buld power and strength.

 

Again, this "shadow-boxing" time could be spent on another workout.

[Rick]

I suppose everyone else has their own ideas - but i can't think of anything better than warming up and cooling down with a bit of shadow boxing and stretching.

 

Rick

[47MartialMan]

There are many many other ways.

[Rick]

I suppose... But i find it works better for me than certain things.

 

Rick

[47MartialMan]

To each their own....

[SevenStar]

But how beneficial is shadow boxing, where as doing pushups or etc., will probably be most time used?

 

1. you can do it solo.

 

2. you can work footwork and head movement. Alot of people I've seen - particularly newbies - tend to sit in front of a heavy bag and just hit it - they forget about their feet. While shadowboxing, they tend to move around.

 

3. it's an awesome warm up

 

4. you can do it in front of a mirror and keep your technique in check.

[SevenStar]

Also, it requires no equipment - not everyone has access to a bag.