[ROK]

I work the bag but I was wondering... if I were to practice like two hours a day, should I break it up into one hour sessions or would it also be good to break it up into twenty minute sessions? Is there a difference in effectiveness in the two methods?

2 one-hours vs 6 twenty minutes

Is one better than the other? I guess in temrs of cardio, the one hour sessions would be better but interms of training just pure technique speed and power, is one better than the other?

I'm asking because as a junio rin high school, it's a very busy time. It's hard for me to find time and just wail on the bag for an hour staight. It'd make things easier if I were to break it down even more, however.

[True2KungFu]

wait till you get to college son,

As far as bagwork, do it in terms of rounds, you wont fight for an hour straight. If you go at a good pace , picking certain combinations and footwork per round, you can get a fuckload of kicks in one hour. 2 min rds, 30s breaks.

[ROK]

Nobody else has anything to say here?

[TheFoxChokeNKO]

Chase some poontang. There's some advice for you.

True2KungFu gave you great advice. Just how much verification do you need? You're somebody who needs to be constantly babied.

[ROK]

What's wrong with wanting more advice? GO fuck yourself.

[Matt Thornton]

If it's of any interest...

I've read of studies before that showed for a set amount of time, let's say 30 minutes, people who split their cardio up between 15 mins. in the morning and 15 mins. later in the day as opposed to all 30 minutes in one session burned more fat.

I think that probably has to do with the recovery time. They were most likely able to exert themselves harder. If you can somehow manage 6 sessions of 20 minutes, go for it.

BUT REMEMBER: The warm up is crucial. I never used to warm up. Now I realize it makes or breaks you, both in the gym and in the ring. Allow yourself at least 15 minutes for warming up and stretching. You should be sweating when you start the real workout. And you should continue sweating through the workout. No cold muscles!

[Brendon Katz]

minimum 6 - 8 hours rest between sessions as well.

[scorcho]

Yea, splitting sessions up is good, but I think 6 20 min workouts seems a bit extreme.

[GSPdestroysall]

Couple points can be made

1- don't train for longer than an hour or your body starts releasing hormones that invoke breakdown (you never did say sessions above an hour were an option just felt it needed to be said anyway)

2- in terms of fat burning two 1 hour sessions versus six 20 minute sessions won't show a real significant difference. So if fat burning is the goal then do what fits your schedule the best.

3- if you're training to compete then train to be specific to your sport. (ie Rich Franklin training his 1 hour circuit training routine. This trained his body so his muscles wouldn't gas thus allowing him to go the 5 rounds with Loiseau and still look fresh in the 24-25minute)
So if 20 minute sessions best suit the goals of your sport then go with that, or if the endurance achieved from a 60 minute sessions better suits your sport go that route.

It wouldn't hurt to do both so your body doesn't get accustomed to one training method thus decreasing the effectiveness of the workout. If you do both and you are competing then train the one that is most specific to the sport closer to the event so your body is specifically tuned up for the given event.

(sorry if I was a little choppy with the wording. Little bit tired)

[Marc936]

i usually train a full 2 hours straight with like 30 seconds of rest in between each circuit and a couple of 2 min rests here and there to gain endurance and stamina, so far it works nicely, im the only one in my friends martial arts thing that can outlast everyone yet still wont be completely out of breath during full contact fights