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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 610
EAN: 9780954575984
Edition: UK open market ed
ISBN: 0954575989
Label: Snowbooks Ltd.
Manufacturer: Snowbooks Ltd.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: April 01, 2007
Publisher: Snowbooks Ltd.
Studio: Snowbooks Ltd.
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"This is a must-have for every martial arts book collection."-Rick Faye, senior instructor under Dan Inosanto
"Oliver packs enough variations and little nuggets in to make this an essential purchase . . . thoroughly recommended."-Fighters magazine
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 as much to offer the fitness enthusiast as the beginner. Ian Oliver's credentials are indisputable and his advice indispensable; Boxing Fitness will get you in the best shape of your life. Of particular appeal to readers interested in health, fitness, and boxing training.
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This is a great book, mostly for amateur boxers/beginners or anyone who wants to get 'boxing-fit'. This is what I like about the book:
- It's a very honest book. The authors explains everything from a very practical point of view.
- It covers topics like basic boxing skills, drills, weight training, cardio (running, jump rope etc), core strength, flexibility, nutrition and boxing equipments in reasonable detail.
- The authors pays attention to the detail. Small topics, like how to wrap your hands, aspects of using different kinds of boxing bags (including, ... Read More
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I really enjoyed this book! It is a good basic boxing for fitness book. I was hoping it would have a bit more detail about workouts but really there is so much information it would be impossible to set a workout for everyone. I would definitely reccommend it for someone who was just starting out and wanted to get fit.
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This short guide to keeping fit for the fight game is as good as it gets. Great pics, easy-to-follow instructions for drills makes for a hassle-free supplement to anyone's training regimen. It isn't geared to pros or novices as there aren't much tips for improving punching or strategies in the ring; in reading through this book, the reader must keep in mind that the content is primarily focused on building or prepping one for the rigors of boxing training. So for those looking to get a headstart to prepare themselves for intensive boxing training, Oliver suggests you get in proper shape. This ... Read More
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i bought this book for my boyfriend. he is not a boxer but likes the sport and is into fitness. he REALLY liked it. the pictures are good and the explanations are great and there's a lot of good information in the book. i might even borrow it for some ideas for my own workout.
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