Boxing is Back!

Boxing came back into the training program today.  I haven’t done it for a while after I stopped going to the Contenders Boxing Gym in Vancouver, Canada to take on Crossfit. I found I couldn’t fit the time for both, but after having another hit out I’m definitely going to reintroduce some sessions into my program if I can find a willing partner?! Anyone in Perth fancy it?  It is a fantastic way to work your core, arms, pecs (chest), lats and rhomboids (back muscles).  Let’s not forget all the supporting muscles with each punch too and i'm talking about legs as well! 

For those of you in Vancouver, Canada check out the Contenders Boxing Gym.  It’s a great facility and the trainers there are all very knowledgeable and professional.  They cater for the absolute beginner all the way through to pro fighters.  They are sure to give you a good hard workout.....here is the link...  http://www.contenders.ca/. If you drop in, please say hi from me!  For those of you in Perth, i’m more than happy to show you the ropes and introduce you to boxing.  Just give me a shout.

The workout I took myself and my partner through was a short sharp session alternating being the pad holder.  We warmed up with technique for 10 minutes with air punching and then moved on to light punching against hand pads.  For those of you out there thinking you get a break holding the pads, you are far from correct.  Being a pad holder requires a lot of effort and brain power.  Coordinating punch sequences and yelling them out to your partner in order not to get punched in the head can be difficult.  Being the pad holder is almost as hard work as being the boxer.

We then moved on to hard hitting.  We did a lot of 30 seconds to 2 minutes of 50, 75 and 100% sequences of both jabs, cross, hooks to the body and face, upper cuts, ducking, weaving and not to mention the constant bouncing around on the balls of your feet.  It was a great session and a really great way to blow off steam if you have had a hard day at the office!