tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25996525.post4436257547793180653..comments2008-07-24T00:07:26.418-05:00Steve Imparlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00032577825238486021noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25996525.post-16365035839614804542008-07-24T00:07:00.000-05:002008-07-24T00:07:00.000-05:00Guys, flexibility is essential. As a reminder of that, I'm updating this blog entry and creating a new label called "flexibility," since I'll likely blog more about it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your experiences. It's always encouraging to read what other boxers have to say and remind myself that I'm on the right track.<BR/><BR/>Robot Boy, I have done some yoga; I may do more. Have you ever done Pilates? If so, have you any thoughts about it?Steve Imparlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00032577825238486021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25996525.post-41254344378347366732008-07-23T01:09:00.000-05:002008-07-23T01:09:00.000-05:00Yoga saved my life as an athlete. No joke. Far fewer injuries since I started taking stretching seriously. I also think it helped my power, giving me more extension on my punches, and a more centered core. Boxing well is all about being relaxed and I don't think I was ever relaxed until I started doing yoga.Robot Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04330422829802845946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25996525.post-69534875498033185232008-07-15T17:14:00.000-05:002008-07-15T17:14:00.000-05:00Unusually busy? That's fantastic:-) Able to squeeze in a few training sessions? Even better.<BR/><BR/>Flexibility is one of the key components to independence in 'later' years...along with strength. I also try to improve on my flexibility. I am blessed with better than average but need to work on it to be better.<BR/><BR/>Your friend sounds like a handful opponent in the ring so train hard and get yourself prepared!<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/><BR/>MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390906001360748609noreply@blogger.com