Just Starting

[Badbub45]

I am about to start boxing this coming August. Is there anyway I can start to condition myself before I start?

Some tips on boxing would be good to know also.

[lightweight132]

I am about to start boxing this coming August. Is there anyway I can start to condition myself before I start?

Some tips on boxing would be good to know also.

jump rope, run sprints

[TyBuff]

The only way to get into boxing shape is to box. From reading other posts getting cardio fit will help out when you first get in there. You wont tire as quickly.

[AdamGB]

Running with plenty of sprints (hills/stairs if possible)

[El Gamo]

Hey AdamGB,remember when I asked you aaages ago how much I should run,I can now do 6 miesl easy,with lots of hills involved! So I was wondering whether I should run with weights on my back? What would be the benefits?

[GutShot]

Run with a pack on your back (buy a decent backpack, no 'my lil pony' rucksacks lol).

The benefits would be adding resistance and forcing the muscles to cope with more weight other than your humble self whilst running.

[AdamGB]

Hey AdamGB,remember when I asked you aaages ago how much I should run,I can now do 6 miesl easy,with lots of hills involved! So I was wondering whether I should run with weights on my back? What would be the benefits?

I'm in two minds to be honest, a weight on your back will help your endurance more than anything else and in theory your Anaerobic threshold during your sprints. In theory... to an extent... It starts to get more complicated with sprints, its not just a case of adding weight for better results, it limits the speed and strength yo can turn into 'power' during a sprint and whilst you may think that this would help you develop more power its likely to just lower the quality of you training.

Personally I'd intensify the sprints by either going harder, longer, faster or doing more sets of them...

Or preferably of that all of that :P

CC for coming on in your training (24... gave you one for the weight gain post )

[Badbub45]

I was wondering if running with ankle weights on would be a good idea.

[Lightweight563]

Oh yeah when you take them off you will feel like you can fly like a bird and run like a cheetah.

[lightweight132]

I am about to start boxing this coming August. Is there anyway I can start to condition myself before I start?

Some tips on boxing would be good to know also.

do nothing but cardio even when you get to gym youre going to be gasping for air and think you didnt realize it was going to be this hard but after the first week youre going to notice a difference

[GutShot]

dont use ankle weights IMO, they can lead to knee pain

stick to weighted vests or rucksacks for runs

[lightweight132]

The only way to get into boxing shape is to box. From reading other posts getting cardio fit will help out when you first get in there. You wont tire as quickly.

true cool click bro

[El Gamo]

Hey AdamGB,remember when I asked you aaages ago how much I should run,I can now do 6 miesl easy,with lots of hills involved! So I was wondering whether I should run with weights on my back? What would be the benefits?

I'm in two minds to be honest, a weight on your back will help your endurance more than anything else and in theory your Anaerobic threshold during your sprints. In theory... to an extent... It starts to get more complicated with sprints, its not just a case of adding weight for better results, it limits the speed and strength yo can turn into 'power' during a sprint and whilst you may think that this would help you develop more power its likely to just lower the quality of you training.

Personally I'd intensify the sprints by either going harder, longer, faster or doing more sets of them...

Or preferably of that all of that :P

CC for coming on in your training (24... gave you one for the weight gain post )

Thnaks bro,CC back. I just come here,read read and read all the stuff from you experts,especially you,then I just try to apply it. As soon as my exams are done,I am going to join a proper boxing gym in Edmonton,just enjoy myself!!!

[dickilad90]

yep start with ur running to increase your stamina etc... and try a bit of skipping. Maybe some calisthenics, which are body resistant exercises such as press ups, crunches and chin ups etc...

Good luck

[AdamGB]

Hey AdamGB,remember when I asked you aaages ago how much I should run,I can now do 6 miesl easy,with lots of hills involved! So I was wondering whether I should run with weights on my back? What would be the benefits?

I'm in two minds to be honest, a weight on your back will help your endurance more than anything else and in theory your Anaerobic threshold during your sprints. In theory... to an extent... It starts to get more complicated with sprints, its not just a case of adding weight for better results, it limits the speed and strength yo can turn into 'power' during a sprint and whilst you may think that this would help you develop more power its likely to just lower the quality of you training.

Personally I'd intensify the sprints by either going harder, longer, faster or doing more sets of them...

Or preferably of that all of that :P

CC for coming on in your training (24... gave you one for the weight gain post )

Thnaks bro,CC back. I just come here,read read and read all the stuff from you experts,especially you,then I just try to apply it. As soon as my exams are done,I am going to join a proper boxing gym in Edmonton,just enjoy myself!!!

Good luck Enjoy it. I wouldn't call myself an expert mind... far from it... :P