Thread: Getting into boxing..

Originally Posted by Alleyezonme

Hey guys i been wanting to get into boxing, i been weightlifting for about a yearr now, i think i got a decent program, push/pull/legs 3x a week anywayz i was just thinking i would start running on the weekends, between 2-4 miles each day and then work on my stamina by shadow boxing, but any other advice would be greatly appreciated also can i just keep my lifting program the same or what should i change? thx for input
btw right now im like 6'2-3 an d about 200-205

boxing is one of the most cardio demanding activities i have ever done. theres a ratio for how much time it takes you to run a mile and how many rounds you could last. i would say hit the cardio hard (if you want to get serious into bouts and whatnot) and a lot of jump rope. it will train you to have quick feet which leads to being able to throw more planted and powerful punches

I been to a few Gyms in my area most of them are pretty intense I think its probably the best cardio conditioning I have ever done or heard of in my life. I played basketball and wrestled for high school and for clubs and when I got in to my first boxing class I done in like ¾ of the warm-up + conditioning and when we went to practice form and stance I was so tired that I couldn’t keep my hands up for like the first 20 mins. It prolly differs from gym to gym but no doubt its good shit.

It is very intense - I think if you went to most boxing gyms you find it light on the weights and more cardio focussed - big muscled boxers tend to flag because their bodies need so much oxygen - lean is mean in boxing!

Originally Posted by cider303

boxing is one of the most cardio demanding activities i have ever done. theres a ratio for how much time it takes you to run a mile and how many rounds you could last. i would say hit the cardio hard (if you want to get serious into bouts and whatnot) and a lot of jump rope. it will train you to have quick feet which leads to being able to throw more planted and powerful punches

If never step into a boxing gym......But I have done street boxing several times and I can say it really wore me out.