How to Train for Boxing

"Boxers who really want to be good train relentlessly. I'm here with my boxers six days a week, from Monday through Saturday," says Joe Guson, pro boxing trainer.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Boxing Trunks
• Boxing Gloves
• Boxing Hand Wraps
• Boxing Mouthpieces
• Jump Ropes

1. Find a good gym and train every day.

2. Work constantly on cardio by running, shadowboxing, jumping rope and riding the bike.

3. Gain power by hitting the heavy bags.

4. Work on timing and quickness with the hand bags and training pads.

5. Build muscle mass with weight training, sit-ups, pull-ups, dips and push-ups.

6. Spar with other boxers in your gym.

7. Get out and do the real thing as often as your trainer and schedule allow.

Tips & Warnings

• "It's important in training to like your situation. If a boxer is trapped in a party town it can be distracting to get the really tough work done. You have to get at it every day," says Joe.

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on 8/14/2006 When running, it's a good idea to wear construction boots. They should have the high top to keep ankle support, but if you can run your route in construction boots, your feet will be walking on air come fight night.

on 1/16/2006 Building muscles and keeping fit are obviously a must for a successful boxer. But not every type of weight lifting and muscle building is suitable for boxers. Take bench press for example; With your thrust upward to lift the bar, you require deceleration to stop the bar from flying up and then landing on you! This builds your muscles but also familiars them with the process of deceleration! If you were punching someone would you want to ease off at the last second? No? Then don't train your muscles to do so, do exercises that allow the full force of your arms and other muscles!

on 11/22/2005 Make sure you eat healthy every day. A bad diet can ruin all that you have worked for on those hard training days. Keep your discipline on diet and exercises. You'll start seeing real boxing material results.

on 11/22/2005 study your oponent dont let him hit your weak spots, use your gaurd and dodge and move, keep on your toes and throw a good few punches.watch his every move WARNING: if you turn your back you might as well lay down til ten!