Kinda confused... Where do I start?

[Youngblood]

Now that I think about it, you guys are probably right about me keeping down in weight. Not having to feel like I have to gain a ton of weight definitely speeds up the process of actually getting started, too. I would like to be on a tad bit of weight though.

Yea, there is nothing wrong with working towards getting to a weight you are comfortable with and feel good at. It is important for you to be happy with your own personally body image.

What the point we are getting at is, we often see a lot of people who feel they need to do things like gain or lose weight before starting boxing. This mindset often keeps them from actually starting. For to box...starting out, walking your butt through that gym door, is the fundamentally most important first step there is.

[aburwell89]

Now that I think about it, you guys are probably right about me keeping down in weight. Not having to feel like I have to gain a ton of weight definitely speeds up the process of actually getting started, too. I would like to be on a tad bit of weight though.

Yea, there is nothing wrong with working towards getting to a weight you are comfortable with and feel good at. It is important for you to be happy with your own personally body image.

What the point we are getting at is, we often see a lot of people who feel they need to do things like gain or lose weight before starting boxing. This mindset often keeps them from actually starting. For to box...starting out, walking your butt through that gym door, is the fundamentally most important first step there is.

You're right, I'm gonna check to see what all gyms I can find in my local area and talk to as many people as I can. I can worry about my body once I start learning the skills and can get advice from a trainer who can take a look at me in person.

[Bomp]

Now that I think about it, you guys are probably right about me keeping down in weight. Not having to feel like I have to gain a ton of weight definitely speeds up the process of actually getting started, too. I would like to be on a tad bit of weight though.

Yea, there is nothing wrong with working towards getting to a weight you are comfortable with and feel good at. It is important for you to be happy with your own personally body image.

What the point we are getting at is, we often see a lot of people who feel they need to do things like gain or lose weight before starting boxing. This mindset often keeps them from actually starting. For to box...starting out, walking your butt through that gym door, is the fundamentally most important first step there is.

You're right, I'm gonna check to see what all gyms I can find in my local area and talk to as many people as I can. I can worry about my body once I start learning the skills and can get advice from a trainer who can take a look at me in person.

You finally got it. When you get the technique right you'll be excercising the right muscles in the right way when doing boxing excercises on the bag and sparring. I was a strong gym rat when I started boxing (I was 22years old and weighed 225), but didn't stop me getting my nose busted by a 15 year old welter in my second sparring session.

Concentrate on just improving your overall strength with bodyweight excercises and abdominal work rather than going for muscle specific excercises like arm curls and that.

[aburwell89]

Okay guys, I've run into a bit of a problem here. I can't find a gym within managable distance of where I'm currently living, but I feel like I should be doing something. I'm afraid to do anything related to technique ( I won't even shadow box because I'm afraid I may build bad habits ) because I don't want to make the learning process harder on myself later. Am I right for being concerned about this?

Also, what kind of things could I do in the mean time that would be both physically beneficial and give me an edge going into training once I get set up with someone? I know it's probably hard to tell me exactly given that I'm basically just a blank face to you guys, but I really want to do something now that can at least get me moving in the right direction.

[Youngblood]

Maybe have a look thru some of the training logs, and try to find something that seems reasonable for you. You likely could put yourself together a good workout routine using bits and pieces from others.

Maybe do that and run it by us if you have questions. Also, I don't see a problem really with you shadow boxing and so on. Again, this time maybe look thru some of the assembled video's for tips.

[aburwell89]

Maybe have a look thru some of the training logs, and try to find something that seems reasonable for you. You likely could put yourself together a good workout routine using bits and pieces from others.

Maybe do that and run it by us if you have questions. Also, I don't see a problem really with you shadow boxing and so on. Again, this time maybe look thru some of the assembled video's for tips.

Thank you very much for your help and the help of everyone else here. Really, it means a lot more to me than you guys probably realise to have someone communicate things to me and take my desire to learn and participate in this great sport seriously.

[Salty]

Mate check out the File sharing board, I posted up links for the title boxing dvd's. They are awsome and are great to learn from if you have nothing else as they provide tips from world class trainers.