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Originally Posted by boxerEli  Hey everyone
Ive been boxing for about 3 and a half months, and I love the sport.
Its once a week for an hour, I wish it was more then once a week but o well. But we do the whole routine in class using the heavy bag, speed bag, focus mits ect. After class, its open for another 20 min to use the bags or spar or talk or whatever.I try and spar ever week and I can tell im getting better at it. Outside of class I use my heavybag for 20 min with a warmup of 5 min on jumprope and 5 of shadowboxing.
If I keep up with this how long would it take for me to get in the ring? should I look for another class with more classes per week? Any tips would be awesome. |
It sounds like you're off to a good start but you're going to need more time in the gym with trainers and sparring partners if you want to have some amateur fights. When you jump rope, hit the bag or shadow box I'd advise you to do so in three minute intervals with a 30 second rest in between so that it will mimic a round of boxing. You also want to be doing some road work- which should be a combination of longer runs (say, 2 or 3 miles depending on your ability) and wind sprints. That way you will build up both aerobic and anaerobic stamina. Other than that ab exercises like sit ups are crucial- they'll help you absorb body shots and keep fighting. Push ups are also great- for an extra challenge try clapping when you do them.
On the subject of over-training the serious fighters train 6 days a week. You do want to take the one day off but based on what you've posted you're no where near "over training".