Quote Originally Posted by Empty_Cup View Post
Is there any evidence out there of required frequency of training for IP?

I have always trained and been taught 2 - 3 times per week is sufficient. It wasn't until coming on this forum that I saw some folks saying that every day training is required. Maybe it's really a question of personal goals and progression but I would think there is a point of diminishing returns in frequency of training. i.e. at some point your body needs to repair itself to get more benefit from the next training session.

Thoughts?

In the beginning, the progression of strikes is gradual. Start out with ten strikes (per hand surface) and then add ten every week.

My hand was achy for about the first month, then it became accustomed to the conditioning.

To continue striking the bag twice daily after two years will continue to bring benefit, but it may thicken the hand noticably.

Striking a few times a week after the two years is to maintain the gains that you have made.