Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is once again holding out this offseason as he awaits a long-term contract from the team. While he's been away from the team during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, he hasn't been doing any football-related training.
But as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports, Bell has instead turned to boxing to keep his cardiovascular fitness up while keeping the stress off his joints.
“I try to find ways to be healthier,” Bell said. “I want my body to be in great shape so as the season comes closer you'll start seeing that form to take shape. [Boxing] is just to help with my cardio and my stamina. It's a little different than football, and I try to stay off my joints in the offseason as much as possible, still get cardio. Instead of cutting and doing a lot of drills, I've been doing a lot of boxing training.”
Bell also noted his admiration of LeBron James, who continues to play at such a high level even at 33 years of age because of how well he takes care of his body. Despite the added wear and tear football has on the body, Bell believes he can do the same if he takes similar care of his body as he grows older.
It’s certainly encouraging to hear that Bell is still taking steps to keep himself fit even as he holds out. It’s a testament to his professionalism that he is continues to work, and at the same time, continues to find ways to take better care of his body. Hopefully, all that hard work pays off when he finally returns to the field.
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