First class was tonight and it went well buttttt

CroCopViaKO · 09-26-2006, 08:59 PM

My cardio is garbage, i did two classes back to back.. Jiu Jitsu and MMA (basically training like you are in a fight under state rules).. 2 hours of non stop working. I was cramping and gasping for air. BUT in our 3 5 minute rounds fighting simulation i did secure a guillotine and made my training partner tap...So i was very happy for my first time. Now what should i do to help build my cardio? Any suggestions?

CroCopViaKO · 09-26-2006, 11:20 PM

Oh and it didn't help that my training partner was 6'4 and about 40-50 pounds more than me. I'm only 5'9 so it was hard to do a lot of things with him, especially thai knees.

CANADIANFIGHTCLUB · 09-27-2006, 01:03 AM

well you did say that it was your first class right? It will get better quickly just by going to the classes that should be good for a start.

Marvin Covar · 09-27-2006, 08:14 AM

run.

CroCopViaKO · 09-27-2006, 03:45 PM

Should i be running if i still have a cold? That is a big reason why i gassed yesterday i think. I'm still getting over a cold that is nagging me.

Team Dragonfire · 09-27-2006, 04:10 PM

You can run if you have a cold, but nothing too exerting. Don't push a 3 mile run if you're sick.

In class today I was asked a good question.. "Are you injured? Or are you hurt?" I took it to mean that unless I'm injured, I need to keep pushing. Training to fight, you'll be in a perpetual state of hurt.

Back to your question, unless you can get 8-10 hours of sleep EVERY night, I suggest letting your class be your cardio. If you can get that many hours of sleep, you need to start doing roadwork. Go to www.mapmyrun.com and plot out a course in your neighborhood.

I would also do sprint. I like to do mine on a treadmill. I run for about 4-5 minutes at a 8min. / mile pace and then I sprint for 20sec. on/ 10sec. off for about 5 minutes, then back to running at 8min. pace, then cooldown. Great for those bursts and, personally, I am finding my cardio isn't holding me back in training, just my injuries.

RJ43 · 09-27-2006, 05:07 PM

I'm just curious as I plan to start training at Fairtex next month, is there anytime when you would be refused any type of training? Do they examine any medical records or anything for say like Asthma or something?

CroCopViaKO · 09-27-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Dragonfire

You can run if you have a cold, but nothing too exerting. Don't push a 3 mile run if you're sick.

In class today I was asked a good question.. "Are you injured? Or are you hurt?" I took it to mean that unless I'm injured, I need to keep pushing. Training to fight, you'll be in a perpetual state of hurt.

Back to your question, unless you can get 8-10 hours of sleep EVERY night, I suggest letting your class be your cardio. If you can get that many hours of sleep, you need to start doing roadwork. Go to www.mapmyrun.com and plot out a course in your neighborhood.

I would also do sprint. I like to do mine on a treadmill. I run for about 4-5 minutes at a 8min. / mile pace and then I sprint for 20sec. on/ 10sec. off for about 5 minutes, then back to running at 8min. pace, then cooldown. Great for those bursts and, personally, I am finding my cardio isn't holding me back in training, just my injuries.

Thanks a lot for the help.

combatkimura · 09-27-2006, 05:34 PM

rolling will be your best bet for building cardio right now. There's not much that replicates the type of endurance that you'll need like rolling itself, running and the like will supplement it for sure though.

Steve Del Fierro · 09-29-2006, 01:37 AM

Good job, all you need to do is be consistent training, rest & you will see results. Since you said it was your first class though I'd recommend you wait & see how your body reacts before you start running right away in addition to training. You are going to feel the repercussions of exertion days after so don't over do it just yet. Listen to your body, let it adapt and then increase intensity accordingly to avoid early injuries and overtraining.