Shadowfighting for cardio

[DarkXacreD]

I think it's less boring compared to running.

But is there anything about it that makes it not as good as running?

[Wesker]

less intense

It's not really intense punching air, is it? Try sparring with someone instead, and try to kill him. Then you will get a good workout.

[verymetaldan]

Use a bag instead of the air.

[NatsuGaijin]

Yeah shadowfighting was suggested to me a while ago-
after this guy tried to beat me up.
I started doing it in my spare time- but I became lazy.

Instead I strengthened my punches by punching at brick for a while. ^_^

[General Miaow]

Bagwork is better than shadowboxing. Punching bricks is not a good idea.

[NatsuGaijin]

Bagwork is better than shadowboxing. Punching bricks is not a good idea.

Lmao dont worry.
Its nothing like punching bricks until my knuckels begin to bleed.
Just the last time I tried to punch this guy in the face,
I practically shattered my whole hand. T_T

In kung-fu or karate they never really taught us how to be tough..

So now if that asshole ever tries to come near me again,
I can punch his lights out without injuring myself in the process! ^_^

[Wesker]

Why do you write in purple?

Are you gay?

[NatsuGaijin]

Its actually pink.
And yes...I'm VERYYYY Gay!

Pshh. Anyways its an option on the forum to change the colour of your font.
Hmm. Never knew girls were assumed as Gay when they use the color purple.. =_=.

[King]

Yeah shadowfighting was suggested to me a while ago-
after this guy tried to beat me up.
I started doing it in my spare time- but I became lazy.

Instead I strengthened my punches by punching at brick for a while. ^_^

Ur a chick, and guys beat u up? lol

[NatsuGaijin]

Ur a chick, and guys beat u up? lol

Haha.
Yeah..There was a incident once where this retarded asshole was
being abusive to my best-friend while they were dating.
Long story...
But when she tried to break up with him- he beat her up.
I got really pissed so i told my dad and he took care of it with the cops.

Then he would come by my house and stalk me.
One day I was with two of my girlfriends and he tried to attack me.
I didn't get hurt by him- and i actually left him with a couple of bruises,
but still. I got hurt from MYSELF!
Hence the reason why I'm trying to be tougher lmao.

[TKD Tim]

Okay...back on topic...

I have tried shadow fighting as cardio...it is definately more interesting than running, and much more fun I would say. However, I don't think it's nearly as effective.

I add to the cardio by hopping the whole time as if I'm jumping rope, and side stepping as well. I suppose throwing random kicks in there would make it even better.

[xYue]

strange guy that one. bet you he'll be locked up soon. i give it a year or so.

time to hijack.

is there a proper way to shadowbox? or are you jsut punching and dodging an "imaginary friend"?

[Zeff]

For maximum endurance, just do everything possible. Shadowbox, run, do stairs, bike, just do them all.

[Drex]

Lmao dont worry.
Its nothing like punching bricks until my knuckels begin to bleed.
Just the last time I tried to punch this guy in the face,
I practically shattered my whole hand. T_T

In kung-fu or karate they never really taught us how to be tough..

So now if that asshole ever tries to come near me again,
I can punch his lights out without injuring myself in the process! ^_^

Hard core strength training will make you tough. Take antoine for example. Hes a tank x6.


Girls who can defend themselves... thats kinda sexy. :tongue:

[NatsuGaijin]

Lmao kung fu and karate for half my life and i CAN'T defend myself...?
Now that would be just....SAD! T_T lol

But I dont wanna be a tank.
I started developing a pack back in the days and stopped being
serious with my exercising.
( I hear guys don't find muscular women attractive. Especially if they are carrying some sort of abs pack )

Shadow boxing is fun!

[Peleke]

Lmao kung fu and karate for half my life and i CAN'T defend myself...?
Now that would be just....SAD! T_T lol

But I dont wanna be a tank.
I started developing a pack back in the days and stopped being
serious with my exercising.
( I hear guys don't find muscular women attractive. Especially if they are carrying some sort of abs pack )

Shadow boxing is fun!
Muscular women are hot, as long as their not like Antoined or whatnot. I just don't like it when a girl has traps. Eugh.

[NightHunter]

( I hear guys don't find muscular women attractive. Especially if they are carrying some sort of abs pack )

Quite likely an excuse to not work out.