Is Boxing a Good Workout?
Is boxing a good workout?
A lot of people ask this question because despite the popularity of the sport, not everyone has intimate knowledge about the actual training that boxers do. Most people just know that it’s hard and they automatically think that it’s not something that casual gym goers should do.
So people continue to wonder “is boxing a good workout“? Read More…
How to Pick the Right Boxing Gloves
The main considerations for picking boxing gloves are comfort and weight. You have to make sure that the gloves are comfortable enough for your hands to be able to relax while wearing them. There are a lot of really cheap gloves out there that might “look” ok but don’t be fooled by the design. Always try the gloves out before you buy them. Do they fit well, can you easily relax your hand and close it when you punch? Is there too much space around your fingers? Do your fingers easily fit into the glove? Read More…
How to Pick the Right Boxing Shoes
If you’re just boxing to lose weight then you can usually get away with using your running or regular training shoes. You can even train barefoot if you want. That’s what I do because I like to throw in several kicking drills from time to time.
If you wanna go hard core though and are interested in joining boxing matches later on, then it’s probably better for you to get used to moving around in boxing shoes. If you’re gonna end up fighting using boxing shoes, then you should get used to them while training. That way there’ll be no surprises when it comes to grip power and mobility while wearing them. This is an important consideration when you start training. Read More…
Sparring
You won’t really be asked to spar until you’ve built a fairly solid base. But there are some crazy trainers out there who’ll throw you into the ring on your first day just so you know how it feels to get hit. With sparring, your trainer will be there to help you but only from the sidelines unless he’s you’re oponent. He’ll be shouting tips and punches that you can throw but for the most part it’s just you and your opponent. Read More…
Shadow Boxing
Shadow boxing, for beginners is very awkward. It’s one of those boxing workouts that will seem abnormal, at least to me it did.
First it was the confidence issue. When I started I didn’t really feel that ok with doing combinations with no partner or trainer. Then there’s the fact that you’re not really hitting anything. It was weird for me to be punching air. I didn’t know what to do first, what to do next and how to finish a combo. I always felt stiff and well… awkward. Read More…
Weaving Drills
Weaving is one of those boxing workouts that you’ll normally only have to do at the end of everything. You won’t need your gloves for this but it doesn’t hurt to have them on if you want to train with the added weight. Read More…
Hitting Focus Mitts
This is one of my favourite boxing workouts. It’s fun because you’re actually applying all the punches you’ve been thought. You’re also able to experiment with power, speed, timing and range. You might not notice it immediately but your trainer will be positioning the mitts at the knock out spots of the body. This is so you’ll be able to subconsciously target those areas when you punch even without the mits. Read More…
Punching Bag Drills
Punching bag drills are probably the most commonly known of the many boxing workouts. At the beginning your trainer will probably be supervising the punches you throw and how to properly throw them. He’ll also be reminding you to keep punching once your hands drop, and they will drop if you’re doing it right. Unless you’ve been boxing for a long time, you’re hands will always drop the first couple of times you hit the bag. That’s ok. You’re muscles won’t be used to the constant muscle strain yet but they will be soon enough. Read More…
Focus or Punching Ball Drills
Punching balls or focus balls as they’re called in my gym are those balls that hang from the ceiling and are simultaneously tied down to the ground. There’s a small amount of strain on its cables in order to create rebound when you punch it. The tighter the stretch, the faster the rebound. Read More…
Speed Ball Drills
The speed ball is among the most basic of boxing workouts. Even if you’ve never set foot in a gym I’m sure you’ve seen one on T.V. Every boxing movie will have at least one scene of a boxer working on a speed ball.
If you still don’t know what speed balls are, look at the video I’ll be linking below. They’re those small balls that hang from either a low ceiling or a specifically constructed mounting platform. You hit it over and over again with either both your hands, alternating, or with only one. Read More…
