Hi, im new to boxing iva bin watching it for years but in the last 1 or 2 years ive gotten realy interested in it.

Im 17 about 6ft 2

I wanted to start boxing originally because i thought about doing it to get me fit. So i braught myself a BBE boxing set got mits, pads, wraps, and a bag about 3 foot but after doing it and thinking about it i want to get into
it properly i need to get fit and loose weight but then i want to do it properly and whilst loosing weight i thought i could learn some proper techniques so then i am more ready when i try to get into it properly.

ive got:
bag
mits
pads
i could get a skipping rope
also i got
a excercise bike
dunbels

i was wondering if anyone could help me with sugesting a routine or something to do that will help me and some nutrition help like what 2 eat and things please

any thing that would help would be much apreciated

cheers

Originally Posted by antere07

Hi, im new to boxing iva bin watching it for years but in the last 1 or 2 years ive gotten realy interested in it.

Im 17 about 6ft 2

I wanted to start boxing originally because i thought about doing it to get me fit. So i braught myself a BBE boxing set got mits, pads, wraps, and a bag about 3 foot but after doing it and thinking about it i want to get into
it properly i need to get fit and loose weight but then i want to do it properly and whilst loosing weight i thought i could learn some proper techniques so then i am more ready when i try to get into it properly.

ive got:
bag
mits
pads
i could get a skipping rope
also i got
a excercise bike
dunbels

i was wondering if anyone could help me with sugesting a routine or something to do that will help me and some nutrition help like what 2 eat and things please

any thing that would help would be much apreciated

cheers

look through the threads in this "ask the trainer" section that you just posted in.. There are logs for workouts and diets.

I think you can come up with a good routine at home. On the other hand, would you be interested in competing, or at least sparring? If that's the case going to a boxing gym will help with most of your needs.

What's the weight of your dumb bells? If you're limited on equipment you can still have a decent routine with body weight exercises.

As for an exercise routine, consistency is key in making it a habit. With your exercise bike, don't try to race yourself or try to do much too soon. 10-15 minutes at a moderate pace is fine for someone like yourself who's just getting into exercise. When you feel comfortable with it you can either increase the pace or time spent on the bike. For sticking to a routine, it also helps to try to do it at around the same time every day.

Jumping rope is a good exercise, even if you do just do it for 10 minutes at a time. Give it a try. It's very affordable and doesn't require much space to exercise with.

As tips on boxing technique, it's best if you find someone that can teach you properly in person. If that's not possible, there's a good book in the 'Important/Useful' posts section that can help. It's called Boxing by Edwin L. Haislet, it gives a good instruction although it doesn't replace a real teacher who can correct your mistakes. If you need any pointers on any technique post your questions on this forum.

Originally Posted by Chris Nagel

I think you can come up with a good routine at home. On the other hand, would you be interested in competing, or at least sparring? If that's the case going to a boxing gym will help with most of your needs.

What's the weight of your dumb bells? If you're limited on equipment you can still have a decent routine with body weight exercises.

As for an exercise routine, consistency is key in making it a habit. With your exercise bike, don't try to race yourself or try to do much too soon. 10-15 minutes at a moderate pace is fine for someone like yourself who's just getting into exercise. When you feel comfortable with it you can either increase the pace or time spent on the bike. For sticking to a routine, it also helps to try to do it at around the same time every day.

Jumping rope is a good exercise, even if you do just do it for 10 minutes at a time. Give it a try. It's very affordable and doesn't require much space to exercise with.

As tips on boxing technique, it's best if you find someone that can teach you properly in person. If that's not possible, there's a good book in the 'Important/Useful' posts section that can help. It's called Boxing by Edwin L. Haislet, it gives a good instruction although it doesn't replace a real teacher who can correct your mistakes. If you need any pointers on any technique post your questions on this forum.

thanks
i want to be atleast sparing i think but i need to get fit first. I used 2 play rugby and i have never realy bin small but i was thinking about loosing weight then going to the boxing gym or finding out about one.

And the overall weight is 32.5 i got a barbell and dunbell but ive got some more somewere i just have to find them i just know were those ones are.

i thought of a little routine like:
20 mins on the bike
sit ups
press ups
then work with the dunbells
then the barbell
the work on the bag
then another 10 mins of the bike

and i was thinking about the shakes or whatever u know like the protein ones and that if anyone knew anyones that would help.

How's the weather where you are? If it's not too bad you can start a running routine. Wind-sprints would be a good start into interval training, and it will help you get ready for the demands of boxing. This can be done about 3-4 days a week.

Anyways protein powders are pretty main stream these days. When I'm training hard, I add a scoop to my oatmeal, and have about 40 gram after exercise. About 40 grams is about the most your body can metabolize depending on your weight from what I've heard. It helps with recovery, as well as keeping your hunger in check.

Is your dumbbell adjustable? i.e. it allows you increase the weight? 32.5 I assume that's kg right? That'll be alright. There are many exercises that you can do to get the most out of them.

Go ahead and start using the bike like you said. It'd be wise to write down how how time spent and your average speed on the bike. As for the rest of your exercises it'll help if you write them down as well so that you'll be able improve by increasing the difficulty and adding more exercises when you get better.

I think it'd be a good idea to check out some of the local boxing gyms in the mean time. What do you have to lose?

Originally Posted by Chris Nagel

How's the weather where you are? If it's not too bad you can start a running routine. Wind-sprints would be a good start into interval training, and it will help you get ready for the demands of boxing. This can be done about 3-4 days a week.

Anyways protein powders are pretty main stream these days. When I'm training hard, I add a scoop to my oatmeal, and have about 40 gram after exercise. About 40 grams is about the most your body can metabolize depending on your weight from what I've heard. It helps with recovery, as well as keeping your hunger in check.

Is your dumbbell adjustable? i.e. it allows you increase the weight? 32.5 I assume that's kg right? That'll be alright. There are many exercises that you can do to get the most out of them.

Go ahead and start using the bike like you said. It'd be wise to write down how how time spent and your average speed on the bike. As for the rest of your exercises it'll help if you write them down as well so that you'll be able improve by increasing the difficulty and adding more exercises when you get better.

I think it'd be a good idea to check out some of the local boxing gyms in the mean time. What do you have to lose?

yer kg sorry about that lol ill have alook at thoese protein pouder see if i can get myself some and ill start that routine and tbh the wether isnt that good but when it is im going to go for a jog and do some of the spints and stuff i used to doo at rugby

and ill hav alook at a gym by mine cheers for the help

RP is right,if you look around on this part of the site long enough,almost everything has been covered at some point

Routines vary with your goals and levels of fitness?

Depending on how fit you are all that you have mentioned will be a contribution. I would suggest to make a goal.

Fitness is a journey, each session allows you some forward progression, but you must never stop, or you will get nowhere.
The thing is.......you will never reach your destinantion unless you place a goal for yourself

For example, if your goal is to become fit enough to spar, then you can adjust your training to allow for the development of your fundamental skills and increasing your fitness and endurance.
If your goal is to improve your appearanace, you can utilise wiith exercises which will increase muscle tone, reduce fat levels and clear your skin.

Without setting a goal planning is aimless.
An athlete can plan to run, plan to lift, to box, to swim, to skip....but without an actual goal it is very tough to get motivation or to actually follow one's plan.

No matter what shape you're in, you won't be "fighting shape" until you've actually been sparring. There's a big learning curve that you overcome through sparring i.e. getting over your nerves, learning how to relax while under pressure, and carrying out what you've been training.

The actual boxing training is better performed in a gym with someone competent instructing you. I found out for myself that the bag work that I did at home prior to going to the gym did nothing to prepare me for the demands of the sport.

thanks for all the help would you advise anything that will help me loose weight faster? or just eat and train properly?


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and does drinking raw eggs do anything for u because my mate sed he used 2 doo it but i dunno?...

Originally Posted by antere07

thanks for all the help would you advise anything that will help me loose weight faster? or just eat and train properly?


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and does drinking raw eggs do anything for u because my mate sed he used 2 doo it but i dunno?...

can make ya sick.

eat good food, regularly. well-balanced meals covering all the food groups, and stay away from processed or junk food. I wouldn't worry about supplements so much...especially if you want to lose weight.

If boxing is your goal, the first thing keeping you from doing it...is the last excuse you use. In this case you are using an excuse of wanting to be in shape first. This has kept many from ever showing up. Before long there will be another excuse...

So the short of this message is...do you want to box? Truly want it? If so, you'll get your ass to a gym and start learning...and the conditioning and everything else will sort itself out in due time. And you'll be learning in the process.

ok cheers
im looking for a boxing gym now im gonna go and hav alook 2morro i think