Training in the UK. Your Thoughts.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Shame. Do you have boxers seeking you out because of your 'progressive' views.

[Scrap]

From all over the place, or the phone all the time.

[donnydarkoIRL]

My hamstrings are testament to training "mal-practice."

I did what I was told as a youngster.
I followed instructions and expected it would make me a better athlete.

Now I'm having to invest time undoing damage donwe from endless running, skipping on poor surfaces and being taught a "knees straight" style.

Still, hope its not too late.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

My hamstrings are testament to training "mal-practice."

I did what I was told as a youngster.
I followed instructions and expected it would make me a better athlete.

Now I'm having to invest time undoing damage donwe from endless running, skipping on poor surfaces and being taught a "knees straight" style.

Still, hope its not too late.

I've only been in one gym which had an area specifically for skipping. It was like a large raised wood sprung box....that was in Vegas. I've not seen anything in the UK.
The other place was a KB gym but all the floor was padded.


I think we have to be a little insistant and say you've got bad knees (even if you haven't), I'll skip but only in the ring.

[donnydarkoIRL]

My hamstrings are testament to training "mal-practice."

I did what I was told as a youngster.
I followed instructions and expected it would make me a better athlete.

Now I'm having to invest time undoing damage donwe from endless running, skipping on poor surfaces and being taught a "knees straight" style.

Still, hope its not too late.

I've only been in one gym which had an area specifically for skipping. It was like a large raised wood sprung box....that was in Vegas. I've not seen anything in the UK.
The other place was a KB gym but all the floor was padded.


I think we have to be a little insistant and say you've got bad knees (even if you haven't), I'll skip but only in the ring.

Most of the newer gyms here have entirely wooden floors, which is ok.

I've seen two gyms, (Alpha 1 and Moyross B.C.) with raised skipping areas, although they're still pretty solid.

[Sharla]

I'm curious as to where all the squatting etc you often see fits into this?

I know the impact is not there so much but some gyms - especially kickboxing gyms will get you to do so much squatting to failure in classes regardless of your ability - is it really safe?

[Bomp]

I'm curious as to where all the squatting etc you often see fits into this?

I know the impact is not there so much but some gyms - especially kickboxing gyms will get you to do so much squatting to failure in classes regardless of your ability - is it really safe?

Squatting must be done correctly, if you have tight hamstrings then your motion will be restricted and the pressure goes on your knees.