Sunday 21 November 2010

Stress busted on the punchbag in the Dubai heat

After a stressful day at work, there’s nothing I enjoy more than coming back to our apartment block where there is a free-standing punchbag on an outdoor landing between floors. I set my Gymboss (http://www.gymboss.com/) timer for either 2 or 3 minute rounds with a 1 minute rest, wrap my hands, pull on the mitts and let rip.

After only a few rounds I’m drenched. I often get cramp in my left calf which feels like a dog bite. When I hit with my left (I’m left handed) I’m twisting and pushing off from the floor with my left foot. I don’t know if that helps or should I make sure my feet stay planted? If reading this you and you know more than I do, please let me know in a comment below!

I don’t really know what I’m doing but damn, it feels good!


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2 comments:

  1. i asked my personal trainer this morning (we do this punchbag stuff sometimes - its a killer).

    the thing to do is keep your stance with one foot forward at 12 oclock and the rear at 2 oclock. you keep your feet where they are put you stand with legs bent, supple, and on the balls of your feet.

    i think this ones a killer - of all the exercised and cruel sadistic shit this guy put me through (even running round the car park with a medicine ball held above my head) the punchbag is the thing that really exhausts you. 'nuff repect for boxers innit.

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  2. Cheers for the tips GG! I'm very impressed you've got a personal trainer. Did the bike ride inspire you?
    Innit, too right. Thank God the punchbag doesn't hit back.

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