KickChick Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I came across this term the other day (one that I never heard before) ... sounded to me like an English slang like "shagging" .... but it's not! "Bonking" is the word athletes use to describe that complete loss of energy when you rapidly crash. When you're "bonking" everything seems like to much effort and you feel mean and nasty. (I may have experienced this once or twice in sparring sessions). So what's behind the "bonk" -- Low blood sugar. When you eat carbs your body stores them in your muscles as glycogen. Physical activity uses up your stored glycogen. Your body makes sure you keep going by using the sugar that's in your blood ..... and you "BONK"! Anti-bonking is simple: drink before youre thirsty, eat small snacks before youre hungry. Best energizing snacks: fruit, nuts or seeds, and those energy bars!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaF Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 Thanks for the info KickChick, I must say I have done my fair share of bonking, especially on those really hot summer days Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I came across this term the other day (one that I never heard before) ... sounded to me like an English slang like "shagging" .... but it's not! Oh, but it is. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRo Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 i was just thinking that Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted October 4, 2002 Author Share Posted October 4, 2002 .... it figures! Many years ago I worked with a fellow Englishman and he would always try to get me to blush ... by "introducing" me to some of his vocabulary. I must say I've developed and ear for it! (my father's side of family is from England ).... ... ok, So it is not "that" here in the States that we are speaking of. But I will have to wach who I tell that I feel as if I'm "bonking" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 When you're "bonking" everything seems like to much effort and you feel mean and nasty. So when you are "bonking" there is no chance for "bonking". Seriously, keeping hydrated and eating those little snacks makes sense in order to maximize your workouts. Thanks for the tip. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 A more familiar form of this may be known as runners "hitting the wall". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitseach Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 I came across this term the other day (one that I never heard before) ... sounded to me like an English slang like "shagging" .... but it's not! Tee hee hee! (such refined, mature sense of humour I have!!) If any Brits ever watch "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", have you noticed the guy called "Thomas W@nker" listed in the final credits? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~My karma will run over your dogma~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRo Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 haha nest time i watch that i will look about for him! such a mature sence of humour we all have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckdstudent Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 A more familiar form of this may be known as runners "hitting the wall".Doesn't that refer to having eaten too much? ---------Pil SungJimmy B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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