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Step 1
Run in intervals instead of running long distances. The best distance is probably 600 meters, and these intervals should not go above 800 meters. You must condition the body for short bouts of aerobic exercise instead of running four or five miles every day.
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Step 2
Start your intervals with a one-mile warm up. This should not be a sprint, but it also should not be a slow jog. The point is to warm up the body without over exertion.
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Step 3
Add to your intervals as you train, but a good place to start is doing six intervals of 600 meters with a one-minute resting period between each interval.
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Step 4
Cool down with a light one-mile jog after the repeated intervals when you train to be a boxer. This helps to cool down the muscles and heart rate at an even speed.
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Step 5
Alternate interval days with weight training. Intervals should not be done back to back, and they should only be performed two to three days per week. Your alternate days of the week can also be filled with shadow boxing and actual training in the ring.
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Step 6
Work out with intensity and passion in the gym. Go after the bags with gusto, and use time at the gym for heavy sparring. As you train to be a boxer, you must keep in mind the different aspects of the sport, and train to withstand the intensity of your time in the ring. You cannot anticipate all fights, but you can train to be a better boxer by training hard, training smart and training your body to switch from anaerobic exercise to aerobic exercise again and again.
