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Boxing for Fitness: Safe and Fun Workouts to Get You Fighting Fit
A guide to using a boxer's traditional training regime to reach fitness goals. Boxing for fitness is a non-contact cardiovascular workout that's safe, effective and enjoyable. It is suitable for men and women of all ages and fitness levels, from novices to cross-training athletes, and it can be practiced at home as well as the gym, so it's easy to get started. And it's a powerful stress-reliever. Boxing for Fitness covers all the techniques involved in a boxing fitness program and explains how to tailor it to suit individual needs. Color photographs and illustrations and step-by-step guidance help to ensure good form and maximum benefit. The core elements described in Boxing for Fitness McKenzie and Lissenden recommend training plans and provide sound advice on safety precautions for older and younger people and those less able. Expert tips explain how to prevent injury. The benefits of boxing for fitness are weight loss, general toning, improved strength and speed, coordination, balance and flexibility. Boxing for Fitness is a comprehensive guide to one of the most effective and fun exercise programs to achieve these goals.
180 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2011
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March 12, 2014
Awesome book for quite a few reasons:
- A much needed book! It's not boxercise (or any of the other fancy classes they have out these days)..this is real boxing minus the pleasure of hitting someone *grin*
- Well written/organized (concise), covering all the basics (training, nutrition, equipment, resistance training etc.)
- Very encouraging, and this is throughout the pages.
- It covers a training routine for a beginner, intermediate and advanced boxer.
- Has lots of pictures and easy to read.
I would however recommend "The Gleanson's Gym Total Body Boxing" (By Hector Roca and Bruce Silverglade) for instructions on how to punch. They have diagrams and better instructions for each type of punch.
As well, just my opinion - I don't agree that any active person's diet should consist of only 10% protein.
Definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a change in their workout routine.
- A much needed book! It's not boxercise (or any of the other fancy classes they have out these days)..this is real boxing minus the pleasure of hitting someone *grin*
- Well written/organized (concise), covering all the basics (training, nutrition, equipment, resistance training etc.)
- Very encouraging, and this is throughout the pages.
- It covers a training routine for a beginner, intermediate and advanced boxer.
- Has lots of pictures and easy to read.
I would however recommend "The Gleanson's Gym Total Body Boxing" (By Hector Roca and Bruce Silverglade) for instructions on how to punch. They have diagrams and better instructions for each type of punch.
As well, just my opinion - I don't agree that any active person's diet should consist of only 10% protein.
Definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a change in their workout routine.
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