Boxing Fitness

Author: Clinton McKenzie
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408196190
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
Boxing is well-known for its training regime, which produces some of the strongest, fittest athletes in the world. 'Boxing fitness', a recent development in personal fitness, has adapted elements of this training into a safe, enjoyable and effective workout. A non-contact discipline, it's fun and suitable for everyone. In essence, it's a great cardiovascular workout that also helps develop strength, speed, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. In this book, two experts describe the techniques involved - a circuit that includes shadow boxing, skipping, punch bag and focus-pad work - and explain how a regime can be tailored to address each individual's fitness goals, whether it be weight loss, general toning, increased stamina or improved strength. The unique structure of a boxing fitness session evokes the traditional boxing experience, adding an authentic touch to a modern exercise regime that's suitable for men and women, young and old. Whether you're a cross-training athlete or simply want to enjoy a great workout, this clear and well-illustrated guide will help you reach the top of your game.

Boxing

Author: Danna Scott
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399526015
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
An easy-to-understand, fully illustrated guide to health and fitness with the art of boxing. It will be useful either to the novice fighter or to those looking for a new form of exercise. It explains the equipment, punches and combinations, defensive skills and movement, ring strategy, boxing styles, training techniques, and tricks of the trade.

Boxing Fitness

Author: Ian Oliver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911390367
Category : Boxing
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
The Best Boxing Fitness Book in the World!Whether you're serious about boxing or just serious about getting in shape this book will help. The same methods that build speed, stamina and power in the ring have just as much to offer the fitness enthusiast or the beginner. Ian Oliver's credentials are indisputable and his advice indispensable. Whether you're young or old, male or female, experienced fighter or enthusiastic amateur, Boxing Fitness will get you in the best shape of your life.

Boxing

Author: Gary Blower
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 184797466X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Boxing - Training, Skills and Techniques is essential reading for both recreational and competitive boxers, and all those who wish to take up amateur boxing, or participate in a boxing-based programme. It offers practical advice on the many crucial factors that need to be taken into account if the boxer is to maximize his, or her, performance and potential. Topics include: an overview of the history of boxing; the amateur code; boxing weights; recreational boxing; equipment and attire; a detailed consideration of both basic and advanced techniques; the role of the coach; fitness training; gym work; running; conditioning; speed and agility training; making the weight and nutrition; planning the season, and much more.

The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness

Author: Hilary Lissenden
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472902815
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting. Learn how to improve clients' body composition, heart-lung stamina, strength, speed, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. It also covers boxing training's less tangible but equally important benefits such as building confidence and self-esteem – especially relevant to schools and young people. Key features include: - Fully illustrated, with vibrant photographs and practical diagrams for imparting core boxing and safety techniques (e.g. wrapping clients' hands; teaching correct stance, punches and combinations) - Sample training programmes for clients of differing abilities and fitness levels, with guidance on safe and appropriate progression - Relevant content on dietary and health matters The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness is a tried-and-tested, unique guide to boxing skills and drills for the fitness and sporting arenas.

Pa Kua

Author: Robert W. Smith
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 9781556434396
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Pa Kua is a vigorous martial arts discipline that hones reflexes and cultivates the understanding of one’s body. One of the three orthodox “internal” styles of Chinese martial arts, Pa Kua makes use of the eight trigrams found in the I Ching. This text offers a history of Pa Kua, profiles of its great practitioners, and exercises that illustrate the practice. 50 black-and-white photos are included.

The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness Training

Author: Wayne Nelson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434393321
Category : Boxing
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description

The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women

Author: Hector Roca
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439103631
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
Defined arms; sleek shoulders; flat, tight abs; lean, firm legs -- this is the shape that women want to get from their workouts. World-renowned trainer Hector Roca and owner Bruce Silverglade bring Gleason's Gym's boxing secrets to your home with The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women, outlining a step-by-step program that gets any woman into knockout shape -- fitter, faster, and firmer than ever in just four weeks! Boxing is not only a dynamic fitness program but also a powerful addition to other fitness routines. Using unique combinations of muscle groups and both aerobic and weight training movements, boxing works out the entire body at one time. You'll lose weight; build lean, toned muscle; improve cardiovascular fitness; and feel physically and emotionally stronger all at once. Roca and Silverglade break down all the boxing basics, from how to make a fist and how to stand, to more advanced boxing moves and various ways of jumping rope and include a nutritional plan to maximize results. The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women offers the ultimate workout for women who want to look their best, feel their best, and be their best.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Fitness Boxing Illustrated

Author: Tom Seabourne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781592575039
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fitness boxing is one of the hottest workout trends across America, with over 10,000 health clubs featuring fitness boxing and boxaerobics programs. But what is fitness boxing, exactly? It's an exercise program that uses aspects of professional boxing training and aerobics to build strength and confidence, and of course, burn calories. And, it's fun--especially with a partner. This is the only book of its kind to lead the reader through each dynamic stage of fitness boxing. From stretching and jumping rope to sit ups, toning, and leg work, to each kind of punch and their combinations, expert Tom Seabourne puts it all together in this knockout of a fitness title. And, to make it even easier, he and two of his students demonstrate the program on a professional 30- minute DVD, produced for and packaged exclusively with this title.

Boxer's Book of Conditioning & Drilling

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937448
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 251

Book Description
Going beyond the standard workout for boxers, this innovative manual introduces a diverse set of training methods, integrating them into drill sets that build the athletic attributes for which past and present fighters are known. From Leroy Jones sparring with chickens and Ken Norton’s 15 combined rounds of shadow boxing, sparring, and bag work to Ricky Hatton’s staggering 12-round sparring bouts with a body belt and Kosta Tszyu’s creative tennis-ball and head-strap punching apparatus, this guide highlights a wide vocabulary of exercises, all incorporating boxing-specific equipment. The drills can be performed solo or with a partner, and each piece of equipment is approached individually with detailed descriptions of routines, including floor exercises and drills with the heavy bag, medicine ball, horizontal rope, and jump rope. With two workout menus for weight training, this guide guarantees a regime to suit any individual need—be it professional or simply a desire to train like some of the best athletes in the world.