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Originally Posted by aku aku
I'd skip the cardio; it's overrated for both heart health and fat loss....
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I disagree. Every combat athlete works on cardio for improved cardiovascular function and weight control. Here are some good examples:
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Off season workout for Princeton University's Wrestling team.
http://www.princeton.edu/wrestling/u...;20Running.pdf
*Note they use both intervals and distance work.
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Conditioning routine used at Lanna Muaythai Camp in Thailand.
http://www.lannamuaythai.com/
Look to the table on the right under running:
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Running is done in the early morning and, if you are fighting, before training in the afternoon. Morning runs vary each day with long runs of up to ten kilometres, twice a week; hill runs of eight to ten kilometres. twice a week, a short but fast run of five km. and a slow steady run of six to ten kilometres. One day a week should be a rest day. Included in the long runs should be wind sprints, backward running, sidestepping, rotation footwork, and shadowboxing. The wind sprints will help to build explosive power and stamina, while the footwork will develop balance and sure footedness, and shadow boxing helps hand and foot coordination. "
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Cardio training for boxing according to Rossboxing
http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym/thegym1.htm
Ross develops an interval-running routine that mimics the work to rest ratio of boxers during a bout.
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Lastly, look at the men of the U.S. military special forces and the USMC. They are lean and mean. A good portion of their physical training consists of running or running and swimming, especially in the case of the SEALs and USMC Recon.
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