Train like a boxer

The ring’s surface is cold, course and stiff. Your heart is racing with anticipation, when the first bell rings your ready. You start with an upright stance as stiff as a board with beads of sweat trailing down your neck. You eye your competitor’s gaze; some are weary and some fearless. As he proceeds with a jab, you defend with a full-crouch. As the adrenalin kicks in, he advances with a hook, uppercut and cross. Your body adjusts in the heat of the moment and the sense of exhaustion disappears in the mists of the crowded cheers and your prize winning attitude. You charge with a cross-counter, short straight punch and a half hook. Just as he protects himself with a semi-crouch, you go for a win with a short straight punch and take him out with a half uppercut. Your body is cooled and your heart is calmed as a breeze sweeps the ring, the crowd roars as your arm is lifted into the air. You are a boxer. For some, this sounds like a dream, but to make it a reality there are certain steps you must take, and rules to follow to physically build yourself for boxing. Boxing is a highly competitive and popular sport and the road to victory endures a lot of training and preparation. Typical work out moves for a boxer consists of Press ups, Squats thrusts, Star Jumps and Sit ups as well as shuttle runs, skips and even jumping rope. Three to four rounds of each exercise for 2 minutes, with a minute of rest in between each round will be performed with intense repetition.

These work outs (along with others) are performed every day and it is important to change up your workout routine as you go so your body doesn’t stall and stop making progress. Shadow boxing is crucial in your workout regimen as well. If you practice in front of a mirror, like most boxers do, it may develop bad habits and a lack of focus in the ring; because you are used to your own pace. Constantly challenging yourself by partnering up or shadow boxing in an intense pace in the ring will better you as a boxer. That’s just half the battle. You must maintain a fighter’s diet to succeed in the gym and the ring. A typical boxer wants to shed pounds and build strength before any fight. And with a strict diet and exercise routine, you can achieve this. There are many different kinds of diets and the best ones to choose depend on the individual’s body. Start off your day with a breakfast with protein and whey; coffee will give you the energy you need to run up to 45 minutes after. A couple hours later have 1 cup of cereal and 2 tbs of milk. About 3 hours and 15 minutes later have chicken with vegetables. Around dinner time try a can of tuna with vegetables and two hours later 30g of Whey and coffee. An hour after that head to the gym for your work out and end your day with a post workout shake that consists of 40g of protein and 40g of carbohydrates and just before bed, finish off with some chicken and vegetables; and intense workout and eating routine for an intense profession. Entering the arena you can feel your heart pounding as the cheers and whistles from the crowd calm your nerves. You are introduced and all eyes are on you. Your robe is slipped off as you climb into the ring ready for your debut. The ring’s surface is cold, course and stiff. Your heart is racing with anticipation, when the first bell rings your ready.