Training advice

  • If you have not previously embarked on an intense exercise regime, ask your doctor for advice.
  • Training to become fit for boxing can be different to attaining a general level of fitness. As boxing matches involve short and intense bouts of exertion, with brief rest periods, your training regime should mimic this. Try linking two minute periods of rigorous exercise with 40 to 60 seconds of rest.
  • Stamina and cardiovascular fitness are very important too, so finding time for running can be beneficial to your general fitness.
  • Keeping your muscles in peak condition is important so that they do not let you down when you need them. To keep them healthy and strong, weight training is essential. Repetitions are the key. Find a weight which, after thirty to forty repetitions, you feel pushed. Increase the weight you are lifting as they become easier lift.
  • Power, agility and stamina are central to the sport, but technique must not be forgotten. Take time to slowly perfect your aim and position, and increase to fight-speed only when you are happy with every punch.
  • Warming up and stretching off your muscles is very important, especially when you are embarking on a new and intense exercise regime. Do not cut corners, or you will regret it the next day. Bad preparation can lead to injuries and can set you back in the long term.

Latest News

BBC are looking for Ricky Hatton fans

19th Jun 2009 - 09:29 AM

WBA announce intention to investigate Va...

6th Jan 2009 - 09:28 AM - Charlotte Cook

Maccarinelli keen to join Ultimate Fight...

11th Dec 2008 - 03:18 PM - Charlotte Cook

Hall of Fame will welcome Lewis

11th Dec 2008 - 12:08 PM - Charlotte Cook

Khan bounces back to top form

9th Dec 2008 - 09:00 AM - Charlotte Cook

See All »

Latest Topics

Hello from Japan!

9th Nov 2009 - 12:11 PM -

Mike Tyson UK Tour November 2009

5th Oct 2009 - 03:01 AM -

Mike Tyson UK Tour November 2009

5th Oct 2009 - 02:57 AM -

training help

18th Aug 2009 - 11:12 PM -

The Fight of the Century

13th May 2009 - 11:37 PM - Monster

Go To Forum »

Other Sport News

FIFA Feruz and the new law

2nd Mar 2010 - 03:43 PM - Talk Football

Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2010

13th Jan 2010 - 01:54 PM - Talk Extreme

FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009

2nd Dec 2009 - 11:50 AM - Talk Football

Abseil challenge at Epsom

21st Sep 2009 - 04:03 PM - Talk Horse Racing