Saturday 17 November 2012

Tips And Suggestions For Boxing At Home

By Jimmy Cox


Doing boxing at home is one of the recommendations given by specialists for those looking for a way to lose weight quick without hitting the gym. In addition to this, you will enjoy stronger bones and muscles when you engage yourself in all the activities it includes.

Now, what are the specific boxing training tips which will keep your body and mind in top shape? These are combinations of anaerobic and cardio activities. When done properly, they bring mind and body coordination, admirable endurance and amazing strength to your body. Needless to say, these benefits would remain a dream if you do not prepare the materials necessary in pursuing boxing training on your own. The materials needed are boxing gloves, hand wraps, leather jump rope, mirror, pull up bar, round timer, heavy bag and speed bag.

Jump rope training is the best of the boxing routines known to most of us. It is cardiovascular in nature. It exercises the heart to pump more blood to the different parts of the body. In the same manner, enough air is also brought to every organ in the body. Jump rope techniques like arm cross, foot cross, back shuffle, forward shuffle and bell jump shape the belly area of anyone willing to do it religiously.

Push-ups, sit-ups and stretching are the common boxing training routines involved in boxing. They too sculpt the body in a positive way. Even though you are beginner, you can do this without the aid of any equipment. Theses must be done at least in three rounds so that its effect will be experienced by the body. Combinations of sit-ups and push-ups will definitely firm up the stomach muscles. Here is a reminder when doing push ups. Keep your body straight to avoid injuries.

Even when boxing at home, you can learn the four basic punches boxers perform. They are called the cross, jabs, hooks and the upper cut. Both your lead and rear hands will be utilized in creating these punches. Jabs are straight and quick punches that require the efforts of your lead hand. On the other hand, the crosses are punches that use the rear hand. The same goes for upper cuts which are performed in rising motions. The hooks, however, are done in circular motions to target the opponent's head.

Once you know the different punches you can move into shadow boxing. Simply stand in a well-lit room. Position yourself in front of a wall where you can see your shadow. Treat your shadow as your opponent. Keep on punching and changing your stance as you would in an actual fight. Or you could imagine an opponent standing in front of you while throwing punches in the air.

Boxing at home may not be as easy as pie especially for beginners who are anxious about getting fast results. With this, the help of a professional trainer could be crucial. If you cannot afford the services online, search for programs which can be modified to create a perfect program which you can follow on your own. It is time you get started with your boxing routine.




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