Boxing Training, Fighting Fit

June 12th, 2010 Posted in Travel and Leisure

Let’s talk about boxing training. There are two types of boxing, fighting professionally and amateur boxing. One is done for money and the other just for sport and recreation. You should keep these two separate in your mind. I’m targeting the boy who wants to learn how to get into shape and defend himself while having fun at the same time.

You have the basics of boxing and this article is written to give you the insight on how you can train yourself. People from all ages can enjoy this sport. Working with teens at the age of 7 to 12 years of age are more adjustable then the older ones. Start while you’re young is the best route to go.

I’ve been following amateur boxing for many years. When I was in college and in the military, I coached at this sport. The people I worked with came from all walks of life. Some people weighed 90 pounds and others weighted 250 pounds. You have those who are withdrawn and others who are gutsy. You have a number of people that some from large cities and others from rural areas. This sport has something for everyone.

Youngsters are always causing fights and when you know boxing to protect yourself there is a level of confidence that this brings to you. It helps keep you in great shape as well. You can find amateur boxing in most colleges and schools.

You want to start off with the right gear. The gear that you want to have are the mouthpiece, well padded headgear, hand wraps, gloves, high topped shoes and loose fitted clothing. Other sports with the equipment can cost you a lot of money, but not boxing. The gym will make available things like the boxing ring and the punching bag.

Boxing gyms need to make it mandatory that the rules be followed. Every trainer should make the boxer wear the headgear, mouth pieces and protective cups. If something is wrong with the equipment then the boxer should stop what he is doing and replace it. You can cause destruction to your body or even get killed if you don’t follow the rules.

There should always be a doctor in attendance by the ring. Boxing can be very dangerous and if you don’t follow certain rules, people can get hurts or even killed. You always want to take precautionary methods to protect everyone.

Your body can stay in grand form when you box. Road work is running 3 to 5 miles about 3 times a week. Sprints should be run as well. When you work out in the boxing ring, you can have 2 minute rounds between two people. These are just some of my boxing training tips.