As soon as I heard I would have to stay home for a long time, I ordered a 80 pound boxing bag. I had never boxed before in my life, and I had no idea how to.
The first time I used the bag, I just wailed on it, punching it in a random fashion until I was tired. Eventually, through the use of the internet, I was able to make an actual workout routine for myself.
Now, I throw 1700 punches in one session.
I was having a lot of fun, but I didn’t have any goals. I had no fight coming up, I had no sport to look forward to. I decided I would set a goal, and that goal was to be 3000 punches, because 3000 is a very big number.
However, I had limitations.
I couldn’t do the same motion over and over again, so that meant I couldn’t just throw 3000 right straights, or I would get very, very, very sore. I also had mental limitations, so I can’t just stand in place and throw 1500 jabs with each hand or I will get very, very, very bored. And then leave.
So, I had to mix it up. I threw in some of everything and then a little bit more of what I like.
Listening to music also helps make it less monotonous, and also means I don’t have to hear the sounds of the chain creaking or the set up shaking, which both annoy me.
I’m slowly working up my punch count each day, adding anywhere from 20 to 160 punches depending on the day. I usually add punches in this fashion
20 – 80 – 20 – 120 – 160
However, by the end of the school year I’ll be adding them in this fashion
80 – 120 – 160
If I stick to my schedule and plan, and I work out 5 times a week, I’ll get to 3000 punches before I know it.
However, 3000 punches isn’t my last or only goal. Once I get there, I’ll start timing myself, and throwing in pushups and sittups. But for now, I figure I should focus on getting to 3000 punches.