To become a true boxer you need commitment, discipline and a lot of self-confidence. To start training, buy a pair of gloves and a punching bag and find a friend to act as your sparring partner. When you feel ready to get serious, join a boxing gym and find a trainer to guide your steps and improve your technique.
Steps
Step 1. Get in shape by running every morning
Start by running at least 30-60 minutes, then gradually increase the distance to run.
Step 2. Spend 15 minutes a day lifting weights
If possible, train in the presence of someone else (without the proper experience you can run the risk of injury). Lifting heavier weights, in combination with fewer reps, increases muscle power, lifting lower weights by doing more reps increases muscle volume. When it comes to boxing, don't put on too many pounds, as this could slow you down (and speed is really VERY important in this sport!)
Step 3. Make sure your diet consists of healthy foods only
Focus on protein and cut calories. Drink lots of water every day. The more water you drink, the better it is for your body. Avoid so-called junk foods.
Step 4. Grab a punching bag and train for 30 minutes a day by repeating various combinations of punches
The playing time gradually increases. To prevent exercise from becoming boring, join a gym, where you can train among other people. If you work out at home, put on some music, and hit following the rhythm.
Step 5. Go ahead and do at least 50 pushups a day
Slowly raise yourself up on your arms: this will strengthen your pecs and triceps.
Step 6. Do a lot of sit-ups
This makes it easier to take hits and strengthens the stabilizer muscles. Do at least 50-100 sit-ups per day. While exercising, ask someone to throw a medicine ball or something similar on your stomach: this will further strengthen the muscles of the abdomen.
Step 7. If possible, purchase a weight lifting bench
This will strengthen the shoulders, chest and other important areas of the body.
Step 8. Do pull-ups every day and gradually increase the amount of time:
it is ideal for strengthening the lats. Do prone-grip pull-ups to work out your biceps.
Step 9. Find a sparring partner and train with him
It is the only way to practice and get used to hitting and being hit by an opponent (who, unlike a punching bag, responds blow for blow).
Step 10. When you feel you are ready, try to join a local tournament:
not only will you gain experience, but you will be able to start setting goals and assessing your progress based on them.
Advice
- Do some stretching before and after training. This will make boxing easier and make you a better boxer.
- Keep your knees bent for better balance.
- When you have free time, watch TV matches and try to learn from the pros.
- As you train with your sparring partner, get inspired by what the pros do and experiment with new moves.
Warnings
- DO NOT train too much! If you feel dizzy or faint, take a break until you recover.
- Don't use drugs or steroids. These will undermine your balance and your ability to concentrate. It is not only useless, it is also illegal, and furthermore these preparations can in the long run destroy your body.
- Always have a snack, especially after a particularly strenuous workout. If you go without eating, you may feel dizzy and you may lack energy during training.
- Sleep and rest as much as possible.
