About to start boxing.

[djk1289]

An activity centre near my house has just opened up a boxing gym and I was thinking of joining just to get into good shape for now. However they only have two 1 hr 30 minute sessions a week (which I don't think is very long). Anyone got any exercises or tips I could use for outside the boxing gym. I'm 17 yrs old 6 ft 1" and weigh 175lbs.

Thanks for any help!

[MichaelJA]

Are you wanting to get in shape for boxing or just drop some pounds?

[djk1289]

Both really, I want to get into a better shape generally but also so I can be in a better shape to box.

[TyBuff]

Best bet is to work on your cardio if you dont have access to a trainer. Jumping rope, running, bicycling.

[AdamGB]

Both really, I want to get into a better shape generally but also so I can be in a better shape to box.

Drop some pounds? you weight 175 pounds and you're 6 foot 1....

loose fat? maybe don't know if you have any to loose? Loose weight? no... muscle, fluids and energy sources are mass (like everything in this world ) and have a weight too :P

You're not a pro fighter trying to make weight or an Amatuer boxer trying to find a weight he can maintain. Forget about the scales and get fit...

[MichaelJA]

Exactly, I like the way you put that Adam. I'd cc you if I could.

[djk1289]

Thats what I meant, I want to get fitter but I don't think 3hrs boxing a week is enough (maybe it is ) so I was just wondering what I should do outside of the ring to get fitter, to help me in the ring. If that makes sense lol. Thanks for the help!!

[AdamGB]

3 hours over 3 days is enough for some one starting out, you just have to make the most of them...

[djk1289]

I usually do some push-ups , sit-ups and cardio so I'll just stick with that and the 3hours of boxing for now. Thanks for the info.

[Von Milash]

are there any other gyms you can go to? chances are you'll become hooked and wnat to go almost every day. boxing is an addiction. imo.

[MichaelJA]

Yup, it most definetely is. Once you step in that ring for the first time, all that adrenialine, you have no other choice than to become hooked!

[bigragu]

I usually do some push-ups , sit-ups and cardio so I'll just stick with that and the 3hours of boxing for now. Thanks for the info.

running, sprints, jumping rope, throwing 1000 jabs a night till it's absolutely perfect, shadow boxing, crunches, flutter kicks, working on foot work...there is always a ton of stuff you can do....If you have a video camera I would recommend Taping yourself when you shadow box to see if you're over extending, dropping hands, poor punches, poor form, etc.....this should help....