Well, let's face it. The whether around here lately has made it really hard to get out there and run. So how do you keep pace on your days off. I always try to do a little cross training to give my legs and my hips a little rest and to work on my upper body. The upper body often gets neglected in my training routines and I find that during 5K's my neck and shoulders begin to hurt near the end of the race.
I know building a strong core and upper body help your running but until recently I hadn't found anything that I really liked to do. I saw the Perfect Punch on TV and thought it was pretty cool, but I didn't make the connection to running for quite some time. The perfect punch is simply a Boxing or MMA Punching system designed to increase speed, strength, and technique. When you think about it, that's the same point of the speed training I like to do to increase my race times.If you have not seen the commercial on TV I will explain a little more about the product since I've used it for about 3 weeks now. It comes already assembled and contains a pair of MMA training gloves attached together with a special progressive resistance band and a training video. The premiss is more or less a shadow boxing workout with a ton of positive side effects. Mostly, a great low impact workout. Besides the training benefits for fighters, the rest of us can take advantage of the Perfect Punch to improve our core and really workout our arms and shoulders. The routines are exhausting but quick. Think about boxing rounds, they are only 3 minutes long but the fighters have to be in incredible shape to make it through. Shadow boxing is a small part of their training but a very important one. The Perfect Punch takes it a step further and creates an opportunity to use shadow boxing to work on speed and strength in a very low impact way.The low impact is what drew me in initially but I can certainly appreciate the way my arms and shoulders look and feel but it is the quick cardio workout that keeps me using it when I can't run. It is easy and fun which helps motivate me more than a trip to the gym.Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Perfect Punch From As Seen On TV
I recently saw an ad for the Perfect Punch while I was watching WEC WrekCage and I was literally blown away. I had not seen this product before but it seems that finally the As Seen On TV people put out a really amazing training product. Not only did thing appeal to me, but I imagine it will excite fight enthusiasts worldwide. I searched online and found a few Perfect Punch Reviews and from the assembly to the workout this has got to be one of the best products ever.
There are dozens of As Seen On TV fitness products released every year and I they all claim to be the best but this one seems like the real deal and is probably very effective. Well I think it will be effective because it is based on the same techniques being used in boxing training. In real boxing or MMA, the fighters train using the same motion and it is pretty easy to see what type of shape these guys are in. So it is reasonable to assume that with a little effort we can also use these techniques and get into shape.It is almost as if by default you will get a pretty awesome workout while you are learning to throw the perfect punch. Sure, we are just talking about a little shadow boxing here, but the side effects will be an excellent cardio workout, massive shoulder burning, ripped biceps and the development of real power. The fact that all of this is accomplished without lifting weights and without stress on your joints and connective tissues, is really a significant breakthrough if you ask me.The idea here is to combine interval training and progressive resistance in order to build strength, increase skill and burn calories. The motion is the precise striking motion which fighters train years to master and the perfect punch makes sure you do it properly every time. So even if you are already a fighter you will get better, or if you just want a killer workout you can get that as well.The entire system consists of the MMA resistance training gloves, additional power cord and a workout DVD so it is definitely a portable workout. Assembly is only required if you choose to add the tougher cord to the gloves right off the bat but I doubt anyone would need to do this. The way it is delivered provides plenty of challenge for even the strongest men or most skilled fighters. They do include instructions are clear and simple and you will working out MMA style in under a minute.The product itself seems sturdy and the MMA training gloves look like high quality gear but I cannot attest to that yet since I just ordered mine. This is not a product that you will buy and forget about. The workouts will be tough but very easy to do as far as gloving up, strapping in and kicking butt. Boxing is cool and most people really enjoy the training once they get into it so I doubt you will not get sick of this workout. At first it may only take minutes to achieve complete muscle exhaustion but as time goes by you will be able to go longer. Your muscles will ignite and burn and feel awesome when you are done. I have to say this looks like a winner.I have not yet seen many perfect punch reviews or a lot of advertising for this yet and have not ever seen it in stores but I have a very good feeling about it. It is too simple not to be a hit and its very nature will appeal to a large demographic of both workout and fight enthusiasts whom historically like to try new types of training methods. It is being launched by MMA Trainer and Commentator Jay Glazer who you might know from FOX Sports so this could literally become the next big thing is the As Seen On TV fitness market.Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Low Impact Workouts With The Perfecit Punch
So it is 2011 and I'm sure most of us have already failed to keep our New Year's resolutions. I was done in during my New Year's Eve celebration. This year I was determined to eat right and stay in shape and I was absolutely gluttonous right up until that ball dropped. I was disappointed in myself but am determined to get the year off to a good start.
The thing I look forward to the most is working out with my Perfect Punch. This workout system was released in late 2010 and I've only been using it for about three weeks but it is terrific. My issue with sticking to workouts has always been complete boredom and the Perfect Punch has changed all of that. I think other users will agree that this workout system is innovative and completely unique.It is not that often that a product comes along that can completely revolutionize the way we exercise but the Perfect Punch certainly fits into this category. It is based on proven shadow boxing training which has been part of boxing and MMA for years. Real fighters train using Perfect Punch concepts and if their bodies are any indication of the results we can expect by using the system it will definitely be a hit. Sure, fighters do tons of training and shadow boxing drills are just a small part of that, but this product combines the same process with progressive resistance repetitions for the first time.As a result, anyone who uses the Perfect Punch system will gain strength, speed and power. The real benefit may just be the cardio workout which is a byproduct of proper use of the Perfect Punch. We can actually train like real fighters and lose weight while we sculpt our upper bodies. The workout is totally low impact which makes this system not only exciting, but very easy on the joints and connective tissues. Like with any workout program, you need to be diligent in order to see results, but the Perfect Punch is something you will not tire of easily.There are quite a few perfect punch reviews popping up online and there are no drawbacks to this product being mentioned anywhere. The fact that Jay Glazer is the celebrity spokesperson in the infomercial and real MMA fighters like Dan Henderson are training with it lends immediate legitimacy to its effectiveness. Fitness Products that are inexpensive and easy to use have a strong appeal to the market in general, but products that have a "wow" factor sell even better. The perfect punch will appeal directly to MMA fighters and fans who will love to add effective MMA glove training to their routines. For the general public the appeal will be virtues of have a simple, but completely unique, method for burning calories and body sculpting. Any way you look at, the Perfect Punch has a real shot at changing the way we workout in 2011.