UK amateurs...What are you doing in the off season to keep fit? - Page 2

myboxingcoach · 07-27-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by red boy

I have increased my shadow boxing as I wasnt getting enough of that in. Along with hill sprints I would say shadow boxing is the hardest thing im doing at the moment, it is so tiring.

And no im not a liverpool fan haha

Interested in developing the right uppercut, been working on that quite a bit since Last friday.

Phew, that's a relief. I put up with enough Liverpool fans in the gym lol.

The right uppercut is about as technically challenging a shot that we try to throw. I've done 6 videos on uppercuts, left and right at short/mid and long range. Here's a link to the mid-range right uppercut, maybe it will help you out.

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Skills development is an absolute must my mate, make sure you keep striving to become a more complete, technical fighter

Good Luck

Fran

pichuchu · 07-27-2011, 12:16 PM

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I have increased my shadow boxing as I wasnt getting enough of that in. Along with hill sprints I would say shadow boxing is the hardest thing im doing at the moment, it is so tiring.

If shadow boxing is "so tiring" you need to work on your fitness. And i personally wouldnt do shadow boxing anyways, cuz if your shadow boxing for 2 months out of a gym then you WILL pick up some bad habits

brown bomber · 07-27-2011, 02:56 PM

Why on earth are you doing hill sprints and 100m sprints x whatever during off season.

pointless. The training effect from sprints last about 72 hours.

donizhere · 07-27-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brown bomber

Why on earth are you doing hill sprints and 100m sprints x whatever during off season.

pointless. The training effect from sprints last about 72 hours.

hes staying in shape, why shouldnt he, its really good for fitness.

brown bomber · 07-28-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by donizhere

hes staying in shape, why shouldnt he, its really good for fitness.

Surely off season would indicate recovery?

red boy · 07-28-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pichuchu

If shadow boxing is "so tiring" you need to work on your fitness. And i personally wouldnt do shadow boxing anyways, cuz if your shadow boxing for 2 months out of a gym then you WILL pick up some bad habits

I was doing 3 minute rounds and during rest period was being eager and doing press ups and sit ups etc.

Brown Bomber, I only started boxing in late March so I havent done a full season of boxing. Using this off season to build up my fitness and strength as I want to go back at the start of September in good shape.

red boy · 07-28-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by myboxingcoach

Phew, that's a relief. I put up with enough Liverpool fans in the gym lol.

The right uppercut is about as technically challenging a shot that we try to throw. I've done 6 videos on uppercuts, left and right at short/mid and long range. Here's a link to the mid-range right uppercut, maybe it will help you out.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Skills development is an absolute must my mate, make sure you keep striving to become a more complete, technical fighter

Good Luck

Fran

Thanks for the above, I am trying to work on the technical aspect of it all but as someone said above I should be wary of picking up bad habits.

I want everything to be right, turning in to the punch, movement etc etc

brown bomber · 07-28-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by red boy

I was doing 3 minute rounds and during rest period was being eager and doing press ups and sit ups etc.

Brown Bomber, I only started boxing in late March so I havent done a full season of boxing. Using this off season to build up my fitness and strength as I want to go back at the start of September in good shape.

Fair enough - how did you get on in your first season mate, what age are you? where you from?

red boy · 07-28-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brown bomber

Fair enough - how did you get on in your first season mate, what age are you? where you from?

I got on ok, I havent had a bout yet but towards the end of the season was sparring 3 times a week and I really like the hard work that comes with boxing. Every session you have to push yourself you cant get away with slacking and I like that about boxing...it is proper hard graft, beats anything i've ever done before.

I'm a late starter, 23 going on 24...jealous of the younger lads who are 12/13 as I would have loved to have been doing it then.

I'm from South Essex and the gym is based in my home town, same bloke has been running it for years, its a good place & good atmosphere.

myboxingcoach · 07-28-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by red boy

I'm from South Essex and the gym is based in my home town, same bloke has been running it for years, its a good place & good atmosphere.

Boxing clubs are just top places! Enjoy it mate, and think of it in these terms

You have over a decade in which to box (maximum age = 35)
Last years ABA finals contained only 2 boxers who had begun boxing at age 11. Many came in at 17, 18 and 19. That's not much different to 23.

pichuchu · 07-29-2011, 06:39 AM

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Last years ABA finals contained only 2 boxers who had begun boxing at age 11. Many came in at 17, 18 and 19. That's not much different to 23.

Most of the top guys werent at this years ABA's though

Tar Baby · 07-29-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pichuchu

Most of the top guys werent at this years ABA's though

Why? Don't want to damage their chances of going to International tournaments?

pichuchu · 07-29-2011, 12:06 PM

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Why? Don't want to damage their chances of going to International tournaments?

Probably and i think it had to do with the european championships but im 100% sure some of the "favourites" didnt enter the ABA's this year

tony mush · 07-29-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joan_Guzman

Resting from boxing. Just doing 5 a side twice a week. No boxing for a month for me. You need to rest from it. You can get the fitness back in a few weeks. Just light shadow boxing is all you need. IMO you should not join a weight gym it will only make you slower and less flexible not to mention heavier.

thought ur getting headhunted by the sas ya nerdy little twat

Matt Ldn · 07-29-2011, 02:58 PM

Started last september again but have been slacking and messing around at my first year at uni so have only started training properly since june. Going to the gym when i can but its hard and expensive cos of the timing plus i work 9-6 alot of the time. lots of work at home/local track with a focus on conditioning and weight loss (strength not too bad relatively). Next week tho the gym opens properly and ill be going twice a week plus conditioning at home. gotta make up for lost time

. My goal is to get my first fight next year march-april preferably before im 20 (mid april).

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Matt Ldn Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSW via Leeds/London Posts: 4,840 vCash: 0	Re: UK amateurs...What are you doing in the off season to keep fit? Started last september again but have been slacking and messing around at my first year at uni so have only started training properly since june. Going to the gym when i can but its hard and expensive cos of the timing plus i work 9-6 alot of the time. lots of work at home/local track with a focus on conditioning and weight loss (strength not too bad relatively). Next week tho the gym opens properly and ill be going twice a week plus conditioning at home. gotta make up for lost time. My goal is to get my first fight next year march-april preferably before im 20 (mid april).
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