High Intensity...Boy this is really going to hurt

fantasma62 · 03-10-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Excellent w/o Brother Tony, I'm glad I could help a Friend out!!!

Thank you broher Arch, so glad you took up kickboxing a few years ago, otherwise I may not have gone back into the wrapping of the hands

JerseyDevil · 03-10-2007, 03:08 PM

I wouldn't want to step in the ring with you Tony! Keep up the good work!

fantasma62 · 03-10-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I wouldn't want to step in the ring with you Tony! Keep up the good work!

Thanks JD, but after seeing what you lift, all I am doing now is getting stamina to run the hell away from you in a ring...

Double D · 03-11-2007, 09:16 AM

Sold my heavy bag around xmas time. Didnt use it much anymore, and now I wish I had it back!

Archangel · 03-11-2007, 04:17 PM

How goes it Brother Tony, hope all is well for you and yours my friend!!!

fantasma62 · 03-11-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Sold my heavy bag around xmas time. Didnt use it much anymore, and now I wish I had it back!

You can always buy one at Craigslist for $40 now...

Beleve me sir, you have nothing to worry about with the workouts you are doing nowadays...besides you need good hands for softball. You 'll see my hands when I am done...a mess...

fantasma62 · 03-11-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

How goes it Brother Tony, hope all is well for you and yours my friend!!!

Brother Arch, it goes very well sir, thanks for asking.

Took the day off yesterday as lifiting is still out of the question, since curling takes a "special" toll on my wrist. However, today...

*Seated Leg Thrusts (2 x 10): I was finally able to do my ab exercises. Or at least some of them today. Due to time constraints I had to cut the workout short...oh yeah and Anthony...Anyway, it's not much, but is the best I could muster today, since I didn'r really have my heart on a workout.

*5 rounds Heavy Bag (3/1): very happy and exhausted after this part of my training. For the first 3 rounds I was throwing combinations, putting nice ones together and got wore down a bit, not too much. Now, in the last two rounds I went HIT on the bag and I threw hard punches non-stop for two rounds. By the time the 5th round was over, I could barely lift my arms...

*3 rounds Shadow Boxing (3/1): so, crazily enough, I went on to shadow boxing where I started throwing punches almost non-stop and by the time the 6th round was over (1st of shadow), I was dead. So I did 2 more rounds. When it was almost over, Anthony ran into my garage and started boxing with me. So I was barely able to lift my arms and threw punches at my shadow, while trying to run away from Anthony and his "groin" punches. When I was done, I was utterly exhausted....

*2 rounds speed bag (3/1): ...so I moved on to speed bag. I maintained good rithm and speed thorughout, however, it wasn't constant. I could barely lift my arms, so hitting the bag, above your head, is a bit tough in those conditions. I finished, however, with a flurry and didn't have enought strength after to lift the bottle fo water to drink a sip.

All in all, very good workoutfor not really wanting to do it. Tomorrow I will do boxing again and give my wrist an extra day for lifting on tuesday.

Fitgirl70 · 03-12-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasma62

*Seated Leg Thrusts (2 x 10):

This was actually my workout and how I got my stitches!!!! Tony just thought he'd steal it from me....

Just kiddin'!

Tony

fantasma62 · 03-12-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

This was actually my workout and how I got my stitches!!!! Tony just thought he'd steal it from me....

Just kiddin'!

Tony

Oh no, I am caught...

Thanks for dropping by...

fantasma62 · 03-12-2007, 06:42 PM

Great training session today. Did it pretty early today so I would give my body time to recover and eat dinner.

*5 rounds heavy bag (3/1): I went at it hard the first to rounds and then gave it all I had the last 3. I was exhausted, but I still had a long time still before I finished.

*4 rounds of shadow (3/1): the first 3 rounds here were at full blast, until I couldn't throw a punch with form, then I got ballsey and added a 4th round, just for fun. Again, I barely stopped throwing punches, even in the last minute when I figured I was going to either pass out because my shouders were already numb from all pain....

*2 rounds speed bag (3/1): it was hilarious to see me finish the shadow boxing but, in the 1 minute rest between exercises I regrouped and had one of my better speed bag session, if not my best. Not many stoppages or mistakes and great rythm. I felt a bit Rockyish...

*Fitty's Seated Leg Thrusts (2 x 12): today my session began with this, I just forgot to add it to the beginning and don't feel like fixing it now. I added two more reps and plan to get better with time....

I tweaked my left shoulder a bit throwing a hook in the first round of heavy bag, but the discomfort went away after about 30 seconds. It never bothered me again....

Archangel · 03-12-2007, 07:25 PM

Excellent last 2 w/o's Brother Tony!!! Theres NOTHING wrong w/ feeling a little Rockyish, nothing at all my Friend!!!

Fantastic job!!!

Pylon · 03-12-2007, 07:36 PM

Nice work, Tony. Take care of those hands!

fantasma62 · 03-12-2007, 08:46 PM

Thank you brothers Arch and Pylon, and don't worry brother Pylon, Arch set me straight about wrapping, so my hands are now in good shape.

Folks, I forgot to mention something about my workout, Arch, listen up. Part of the heavy load was body blows. I hit the bag well, straight and no pain. Just thought I'd give you a some good news

Archangel · 03-13-2007, 04:03 PM

Sounds GREAT Brother Tony, glad to help a Friend out!!!

fantasma62 · 03-14-2007, 10:30 AM

Took the night off. Will work out tonight...
Be back later...

JerseyDevil · 03-15-2007, 06:32 PM

Keep it up Tony! You are doing great.

fantasma62 · 03-15-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Keep it up Tony! You are doing great.

Thanks a bunch JD!!!!!

fantasma62 · 03-15-2007, 08:17 PM

Ok, so I took a couple of days off...On tuesday, we went out to get a new car for my wife. We spent 3 hours at the dealership and ended up spending two days, pretty much destroyed. We got home at 10:00 pm on tuesday and went to sleep at 11:00pm....We went to sleep yesterday at 10:00 pm. Mind you, I normally go to sleep at 11:30 - 12:00 every night.

So today I resumed things but tweaked the workout a bit to see what happened. I changed things up from 1 minute rest to 1/2 minute rest and HOOOLY CRAP!!

* 5 rounds heavy bag (3 / 1/2): after the 4th round I was pretty spent, but in the spirit of HIT, I added a 5th round and pretty much died out at the end of the round. But I pushed on...

* 3 rounds shadow boxing (3 / 1/2): did the same thing with my shadow. However, I started off dead early and pushed on as far a as I could, so I couldn't muster more than 3 rounds of shadow. I think that's a bit of HIT, no?

* 2 rounds speed bag (3 / 1/2): I was so tired that I didn't get this going until I was 30-40 seconds into trying. My rythm was off. My speed was WAAAAAY off, but I started to get better slowly and finished the first round well. The second round was tough, but good. I had to stop 2 to 3 times because I couldn't lift my arms to hit the bag.

All in all, I am destroyed. 1 1/2 hours later and my arms are still unsteady.

I think this workout was closer to HIT, than any of the ones I have done thus far. No insult intended to the HITers out there...

Double D · 03-15-2007, 10:16 PM

Nice work right there! I wouldnt be able to hold my arms up!

fantasma62 · 03-16-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Nice work right there! I wouldnt be able to hold my arms up!

Hey DD, thanks a bunch.

fantasma62 · 03-16-2007, 01:32 PM

I am ready to switch the intensity to a higher lever.
Up to now I have been wearing 12 oz gloves for my training.
My idea is to continue using these 12 Oz. gloves for bag work and then swtching off and putting on the 16 oz gloves for shadow boxing. 1/2 minute rests and 4 extra oz. Make a big difference.
We'll have to see today. I'll report back...

fantasma62 · 03-16-2007, 05:20 PM

Well, the extra oz did make a big difference....
The good: I am exhausted. I can barely type anything. Also, I bought longer wraps to protect my hands better and was able to wrap every single knuckle. They also made my had a little heavier as sweat got in them. Not a bad idea...

The bad: boy those 16 oz gloves really do suck. Thank God I didn't use them to hit the heavy bag or otherwise, I would have broken both writsts. These gloves are the slip ons rather that tne12 oz ones that I have which use velcro.

Anyway, to the tiring workout:

Splits: 3 minute rounds/ 1/2 minute rest. I made a couple of mistakes (actually 4) with times but oh well...what can I do.

* 5 rounds heavy bag: after the 4th round, I could barely keep my arms up in a defensive posture (right hand next to your ear, left hand next to your chin). I finished that 5th round with nothing left.

Here came my first mistake with time. I had to take a 1 1/2 minute break because I couldn't put on the stupid 16 oz gloves on with the wraps on, so I had to take off the wraps and put on the gloves, and begin shadow boxing.

* 3 rounds of shadow boxing: well, I started off strong after the long break but faded in the second round, while I almost got knocked out in the third. I was so tired that I swong with a left hook and lost my balance a bit... But I finished the round, barely...

Another timing error by me. Needed to take off the sucky gloves and put on the gel wraps that also work as hand wraps (but in reality they are gloves, you know Arch, the ones I showed you). and I took a minute to get started with my speed bag work...

* 2 rounds speed bag: folks, even with the extra 30 seconds, I could barely lift my arms. I would get a good fast rythm going but my shoulders would begin throbbing and I would have to stop. Then go again, and stop...It was a great first round in regards to rythm but I had to stop more than I wanted to. No choice, my arms were not responding. Since my children got home and were a bit rowdy and loud, I didnt' hear the bell to end the round and went right into the rest time. When I did hear the bell ring, I stopped, noticing that I had done 3 1/2 minutes instead of 3 minutes in the round (mistake no. 3)

Mistake no. 4 with time: Anthony, my dear, dear son, got a hold of the timer and turned it off. I took it away and started it again, not noticing that I had flicked the switch to a 2 minute round instead of 3, however since I wasn't satisfied with all the stoppages I continued on, not knowing about the time. So I guess I did have a full 6 minutes of speed bag...

I need to go chill out a bit, I have been writing this post for close to 20 minutes and my hands don't want to type any more....

Chao...

Archangel · 03-16-2007, 10:53 PM

Great w/o Brother Tony!!! Your right, the extra weight DOES play a HUGE part!!! When I fought I trained w/ the 16oz. glove to get used to heavier hands, and come fight time the 6oz. gloves felt like NOTHING!!! Glad you got the longer wraps, Good Stuff my Friend!!!

On a side note just got back a while ago from taking LilBit to see the Princesses on Ice tour, talk about amazing!!! The stuff these people did on skates was incredible, and of course the smile on my Boo's face was priceless and worth EVERY minute!!!

fantasma62 · 03-17-2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Great w/o Brother Tony!!! Your right, the extra weight DOES play a HUGE part!!! When I fought I trained w/ the 16oz. glove to get used to heavier hands, and come fight time the 6oz. gloves felt like NOTHING!!! Glad you got the longer wraps, Good Stuff my Friend!!!

On a side note just got back a while ago from taking LilBit to see the Princesses on Ice tour, talk about amazing!!! The stuff these people did on skates was incredible, and of course the smile on my Boo's face was priceless and worth EVERY minute!!!

Thanks Arch....

You know what? I agree with you. We are lucky here in Miami because we have Orlando a wee 3 1/2 hours away and I'll drive that every day to see both my chispitos (a "chispa" in spanish is sparkle, so that name is what I made up for "my little sparkles") faces as we are getting to the Magic Kingdom and they are jumping in the back like a couple of crazies....It is, as you said, "worth EVERY minute". I am happy that you guys had a great time, you deseve it....

fantasma62 · 03-17-2007, 05:25 PM

Not much to say today that I didn't say yesterday...Hard workout, very tired...

Same split: 3 / 1/2

* 5 rounds heavy bag: very exhausting...

* 3 rounds shadow boxing w/ 16 oz gloves: died out in the first but gutted out the last two rounds.

* 3 rounds speedbag: added an extra round for masochist purposes only. My arms are truly dead after a very good speed bag session....

All in all, a good workout....

See ya...

Double D · 03-18-2007, 08:57 AM

To be honest I dont know what hardly any of that is, but I am sure it would put my ass to the floor, my cardio is bad at best.

03-11-2007, 09:16 AM	#94
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,901	Sold my heavy bag around xmas time. Didnt use it much anymore, and now I wish I had it back!
	www.crossfit.com

03-11-2007, 04:17 PM	#95
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	How goes it Brother Tony, hope all is well for you and yours my friend!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-12-2007, 06:42 PM	#100
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Great training session today. Did it pretty early today so I would give my body time to recover and eat dinner. 5 rounds heavy bag (3/1): I went at it hard the first to rounds and then gave it all I had the last 3. I was exhausted, but I still had a long time still before I finished. 4 rounds of shadow (3/1): the first 3 rounds here were at full blast, until I couldn't throw a punch with form, then I got ballsey and added a 4th round, just for fun. Again, I barely stopped throwing punches, even in the last minute when I figured I was going to either pass out because my shouders were already numb from all pain.... 2 rounds speed bag (3/1): it was hilarious to see me finish the shadow boxing but, in the 1 minute rest between exercises I regrouped and had one of my better speed bag session, if not my best. Not many stoppages or mistakes and great rythm. I felt a bit Rockyish... Fitty's Seated Leg Thrusts (2 x 12): today my session began with this, I just forgot to add it to the beginning and don't feel like fixing it now. I added two more reps and plan to get better with time.... I tweaked my left shoulder a bit throwing a hook in the first round of heavy bag, but the discomfort went away after about 30 seconds. It never bothered me again....
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-12-2007, 07:25 PM	#101
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Excellent last 2 w/o's Brother Tony!!! Theres NOTHING wrong w/ feeling a little Rockyish, nothing at all my Friend!!! Fantastic job!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-12-2007, 07:36 PM	#102
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	Nice work, Tony. Take care of those hands!
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

03-10-2007, 03:08 PM	#92
JerseyDevil Done Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,176	I wouldn't want to step in the ring with you Tony! Keep up the good work!

03-12-2007, 08:46 PM	#103
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Thank you brothers Arch and Pylon, and don't worry brother Pylon, Arch set me straight about wrapping, so my hands are now in good shape. Folks, I forgot to mention something about my workout, Arch, listen up. Part of the heavy load was body blows. I hit the bag well, straight and no pain. Just thought I'd give you a some good news
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-13-2007, 04:03 PM	#104
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Sounds GREAT Brother Tony, glad to help a Friend out!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-14-2007, 10:30 AM	#105
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Took the night off. Will work out tonight... Be back later...
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-15-2007, 06:32 PM	#106
JerseyDevil Done Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,176	Keep it up Tony! You are doing great.

03-15-2007, 08:17 PM	#108
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Ok, so I took a couple of days off...On tuesday, we went out to get a new car for my wife. We spent 3 hours at the dealership and ended up spending two days, pretty much destroyed. We got home at 10:00 pm on tuesday and went to sleep at 11:00pm....We went to sleep yesterday at 10:00 pm. Mind you, I normally go to sleep at 11:30 - 12:00 every night. So today I resumed things but tweaked the workout a bit to see what happened. I changed things up from 1 minute rest to 1/2 minute rest and HOOOLY CRAP!! * 5 rounds heavy bag (3 / 1/2): after the 4th round I was pretty spent, but in the spirit of HIT, I added a 5th round and pretty much died out at the end of the round. But I pushed on... * 3 rounds shadow boxing (3 / 1/2): did the same thing with my shadow. However, I started off dead early and pushed on as far a as I could, so I couldn't muster more than 3 rounds of shadow. I think that's a bit of HIT, no? * 2 rounds speed bag (3 / 1/2): I was so tired that I didn't get this going until I was 30-40 seconds into trying. My rythm was off. My speed was WAAAAAY off, but I started to get better slowly and finished the first round well. The second round was tough, but good. I had to stop 2 to 3 times because I couldn't lift my arms to hit the bag. All in all, I am destroyed. 1 1/2 hours later and my arms are still unsteady. I think this workout was closer to HIT, than any of the ones I have done thus far. No insult intended to the HITers out there...
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-15-2007, 10:16 PM	#109
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,901	Nice work right there! I wouldnt be able to hold my arms up!
	www.crossfit.com

03-16-2007, 01:32 PM	#111
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	I am ready to switch the intensity to a higher lever. Up to now I have been wearing 12 oz gloves for my training. My idea is to continue using these 12 Oz. gloves for bag work and then swtching off and putting on the 16 oz gloves for shadow boxing. 1/2 minute rests and 4 extra oz. Make a big difference. We'll have to see today. I'll report back...
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-16-2007, 05:20 PM	#112
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Well, the extra oz did make a big difference.... The good: I am exhausted. I can barely type anything. Also, I bought longer wraps to protect my hands better and was able to wrap every single knuckle. They also made my had a little heavier as sweat got in them. Not a bad idea... The bad: boy those 16 oz gloves really do suck. Thank God I didn't use them to hit the heavy bag or otherwise, I would have broken both writsts. These gloves are the slip ons rather that tne12 oz ones that I have which use velcro. Anyway, to the tiring workout: Splits: 3 minute rounds/ 1/2 minute rest. I made a couple of mistakes (actually 4) with times but oh well...what can I do. * 5 rounds heavy bag: after the 4th round, I could barely keep my arms up in a defensive posture (right hand next to your ear, left hand next to your chin). I finished that 5th round with nothing left. Here came my first mistake with time. I had to take a 1 1/2 minute break because I couldn't put on the stupid 16 oz gloves on with the wraps on, so I had to take off the wraps and put on the gloves, and begin shadow boxing. * 3 rounds of shadow boxing: well, I started off strong after the long break but faded in the second round, while I almost got knocked out in the third. I was so tired that I swong with a left hook and lost my balance a bit... But I finished the round, barely... Another timing error by me. Needed to take off the sucky gloves and put on the gel wraps that also work as hand wraps (but in reality they are gloves, you know Arch, the ones I showed you). and I took a minute to get started with my speed bag work... * 2 rounds speed bag: folks, even with the extra 30 seconds, I could barely lift my arms. I would get a good fast rythm going but my shoulders would begin throbbing and I would have to stop. Then go again, and stop...It was a great first round in regards to rythm but I had to stop more than I wanted to. No choice, my arms were not responding. Since my children got home and were a bit rowdy and loud, I didnt' hear the bell to end the round and went right into the rest time. When I did hear the bell ring, I stopped, noticing that I had done 3 1/2 minutes instead of 3 minutes in the round (mistake no. 3) Mistake no. 4 with time: Anthony, my dear, dear son, got a hold of the timer and turned it off. I took it away and started it again, not noticing that I had flicked the switch to a 2 minute round instead of 3, however since I wasn't satisfied with all the stoppages I continued on, not knowing about the time. So I guess I did have a full 6 minutes of speed bag... I need to go chill out a bit, I have been writing this post for close to 20 minutes and my hands don't want to type any more.... Chao...
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-16-2007, 10:53 PM	#113
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Great w/o Brother Tony!!! Your right, the extra weight DOES play a HUGE part!!! When I fought I trained w/ the 16oz. glove to get used to heavier hands, and come fight time the 6oz. gloves felt like NOTHING!!! Glad you got the longer wraps, Good Stuff my Friend!!! On a side note just got back a while ago from taking LilBit to see the Princesses on Ice tour, talk about amazing!!! The stuff these people did on skates was incredible, and of course the smile on my Boo's face was priceless and worth EVERY minute!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-17-2007, 05:25 PM	#115
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Not much to say today that I didn't say yesterday...Hard workout, very tired... Same split: 3 / 1/2 * 5 rounds heavy bag: very exhausting... * 3 rounds shadow boxing w/ 16 oz gloves: died out in the first but gutted out the last two rounds. * 3 rounds speedbag: added an extra round for masochist purposes only. My arms are truly dead after a very good speed bag session.... All in all, a good workout.... See ya...
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-18-2007, 08:57 AM	#116
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,901	To be honest I dont know what hardly any of that is, but I am sure it would put my ass to the floor, my cardio is bad at best.