Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
Running is definitely worth it if you can do it. It is the quickest way to improve your endurance and stamina when you are boxing. You have to keep doing it and build up distance and speed.

You have to enjoy running first and if it means listening to music and slow jog then do it. Once you master that you should add sprints into the run at certain points. I always finished off with a sprint. Felt great.

You will notice it improve your conditioning when you box and will want to continue the running. It is an extra motivation. Mixing up the exercises is good and helps you enjoy the whole experience. I enjoy bike rides, running on treadmill and using the cross trainer. They all work different muscles and parts of the body.

My knees are not up to running now so if i run it is on grass. I also use low impact exercises to keep my conditioning. If you are able to run then do it.
Thanks for your advice! I have one more follow up question. Do you have opinion on how it might compare to other "interval training" types of exercise? I am making the assumption it's the "sprint" and "recovery" aspects of running that improves your "fight fuel tank". I can certiainly see running being great for that. But if you replicate that sprint+recovery type of intensity on a heavy bag, can it be just as effective? Or do you think somethign is missing?

Thanks again!