Boxing/getting power and speed back.
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Hi Alan
i have recently broke my collarbone playing football, since then i have noticed my power and my speed in my left arm have been weaker and slower, which i understand will be normal, i have been training hard on the speed bag and punching bag trying to fix this, i have not noticed much improvement. is there anything else i can do to help or will this just take time? Thanks
HI Brian,
Having come back from many injuries myself the only real answer is "TIME". You cannot fast forward healing or a return to normal. Be patient and do smart, conservative training. Healing takes a lot longer than most people think and you do not want to re-injure the area or cause a chronic pain condition. Please do NOT overtrain. YOu will most likely return to your pre-injury speed with time. Good luck.
sincerely,
Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible
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Alan Kahn
Expertise
I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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