Staying loose

[pierce8468]

Does anyone have any tricks on keeping your body loose, while training? I do my best not to tense up, but I just cant seem to get loose enough. Do any of you have any tricks that have worked for you?

 

[fightingrabbit]

breath/exhale.

 

[mschatz]

Breathing's a biggie. More than anything, just keep going. It will come eventually.

 

[spid3yo]

Try taking some extra time to stretch before and after you do your workout. It will help relax the muscles and keep them limber. See if you can grab a partner to help you stretch too.

 

[mschatz]

I think he's talking about staying relaxed and not tensing when he's throwing, more than muscle stiffness.

 

[NoSmilez]

Diazepam..... or breathing.....

 

[fightingrabbit]

Diazepam..... or breathing.....

lol. you what would be a funny sight. 2 guys all hopped up on vicodin slugging it out.

 

[Biggiebrother**]

Staying relaxed whilst under pressure definitely requires some level of experience. The more you do it , fight, spar hard, the more you are able to relax under fire

It comes quicker for some

Confidence is a huge part of it, especially confidence in your defence

 

[millasur]

Staying relaxed whilst under pressure definitely requires some level of experience.
Confidence is a huge part of it, especially confidence in your defence

^ +1

Work on your defense, cos when you know you can deal with the incoming punches, its a lot easier to take deep breaths and relax.

 

[pierce8468]

I think he's talking about staying relaxed and not tensing when he's throwing, more than muscle stiffness.

That is exactly what I am talking about!


I do breathe properly, at least I think I do, or my trainer would let me know about it. I appreciate all of the replys! I quess it looks like this is something that just comes over time. so I suppose all I can do is keep it in the back of my mind to stay loose, and just keep training.

 

[pierce8468]

Try taking some extra time to stretch before and after you do your workout. It will help relax the muscles and keep them limber. See if you can grab a partner to help you stretch too.

Wow somehow I missed this one. This makes a lot of sence!