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Why not boxing or exercising? It's healthier. I do 60 sit-ups and 50 push-ups every morning before breakfast. It definitely changed my life.

heyitsnick 16y ago
Why not both? The two are hardly mutually exclusive and both have somewhat different goals despite some overlap.
gnaritas 16y ago
> It definitely changed my life. How so?
- ccarpenterg 16y ago
  - I feel more relaxed - I can easily manage stress - I've improved my posture - I've become more self-confident - I don't have breasts anymore (I'm male) - etc
Evgeny 16y ago
Boxing as in being repeatedly hit in the head with considerable strength? I have my doubts about this being a healthy lifestyle, but I would be interested to see statistics on longevity among people who were active boxers compared to the rest of population.
- dustyreagan 16y ago
  I've thought about picking up boxing. It seems like the desire to not be hit in the face would be good motivation to exercise regularly between matches. Like you though, I'm a bit worried about the risk of concussion and having my nose broken, and thus haven't taken the plunge.
  - bmelton 16y ago
    I might recommend something like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instead. It definitely can cause physical pain, but concussion generally isn't something you worry about with BJJ. That isn't to say that it's impossible, but I do believe the risk is SIGNIFICANTLY lower. Arguably, BJJ works as a better self-defense art than boxing as well, though for it to be truly effective, you generally pair it with a striking art.
- ccarpenterg 16y ago
  Well you don't have to get in the ring and fight Tyson. You just could train with the punching ball if you want. I'm not here to support professional boxing.
hoprocker 16y ago
I bike to work, where I sit and focus much of the day. Without the biking, I don't focus as effectively. Without the focusing, the biking life starts to feel unmoored after a while (days or weeks).

heyitsnick 16y ago

Why not both? The two are hardly mutually exclusive and both have somewhat different goals despite some overlap.

gnaritas 16y ago

> It definitely changed my life. How so?

ccarpenterg 16y ago
- I feel more relaxed - I can easily manage stress - I've improved my posture - I've become more self-confident - I don't have breasts anymore (I'm male) - etc

Evgeny 16y ago

Boxing as in being repeatedly hit in the head with considerable strength? I have my doubts about this being a healthy lifestyle, but I would be interested to see statistics on longevity among people who were active boxers compared to the rest of population.

dustyreagan 16y ago
I've thought about picking up boxing. It seems like the desire to not be hit in the face would be good motivation to exercise regularly between matches. Like you though, I'm a bit worried about the risk of concussion and having my nose broken, and thus haven't taken the plunge.
- bmelton 16y ago
  I might recommend something like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instead. It definitely can cause physical pain, but concussion generally isn't something you worry about with BJJ. That isn't to say that it's impossible, but I do believe the risk is SIGNIFICANTLY lower. Arguably, BJJ works as a better self-defense art than boxing as well, though for it to be truly effective, you generally pair it with a striking art.
ccarpenterg 16y ago
Well you don't have to get in the ring and fight Tyson. You just could train with the punching ball if you want. I'm not here to support professional boxing.

hoprocker 16y ago

I bike to work, where I sit and focus much of the day. Without the biking, I don't focus as effectively. Without the focusing, the biking life starts to feel unmoored after a while (days or weeks).