Is Boxing Training for Me?

Give it 3 months. I think it will help your issues no end my friend. Just stick the course, be consistent, don't make ANY Excuses, set yourself a goal, go 3+ times a week for the next 12 weeks. You will build some fitness and confidence, and a bit of ability, in that time. Then you can reassess. Don't judge ANYTHING on the first few times you go there, or even after a few weeks.

EVERYONE has a **** first few times, unless they have boxed before. Don't worry about soreness, it is inconsequential after a couple of days and its usually better to train when you are a bit sore anyway since it increases blood flow and helps recovery.

Yes to the "more sessions, more exercise, over time recovery time will be less", some people always get sore, others stop after time, either way things will improve no doubt.

If you are nearly six foot, 10 stone, and feel like you are weak I'd advise some sort of strength training too, it can only benefit you in your life, your confidence and of course in the ring. You can PM me for some training advice or planning any time.

I wish you the best of luck my friend.

 

Agree with this, verbatim.


Don't judge it on your first or second session, try it for a few months and then assess the benefits/detriments for yourself.

Coming from a similar place a number of years ago, I can almost guarantee it'll change your life.

 

Stick with it man. It will dramatically improve your life. And not everyone has to have the athleticism of Floyd Mayweather to box - don't be discouraged by your weight, strength, or athletic ability. Just stay focused on your goals. Good luck.

 

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And DON'T compare yourself to anybody, for quite a long time. Everyone starts at a different point, you don't know how many DECADES they have been training, or anything. It's easy to say "wow there's this guy at the gym he runs 5 six minute miles then comes and trains, beat the tar out of me, I am so weak, he has only been training a year!", things like fitness and basic skills improve with regular training very quickly, so stick with it.

 

You are only 21, being thin and long is not a disadvantage in boxing. Everyone is clumsy when they first join the gym, so don't worry about that either. Being weak is no problem either, that's what training is for. Whether it is your cup of tea or not is something that you can only figure out if you stick with it.

 

When I started boxing, I thought I was in great shape - I was 6'1, 180 lbs, generally muscular (after 8 years of weighlifting), and about 10 or so percent bodyfat. And I almost threw up after my first hour of training! The point I'm trying to make is that nothing can quite prepare you for serious boxing training, so don't feel like you're behind physically. I'm a firm believer that everyone who steps in a boxing gym for the first time, starts from the same place, so just stay focused.

 

Did you do olympic weightlifting? Or just lifting weights?

 

Boxing is definitely for you, and it will definitely help you with the things you outlined. Give it a few months, because it takes time to start out. But it's definitely the sport you're looking for.

Another benefit is the running and lifting you'll likely be doing. Not only will they get you in better shape, they'll also help your boxing and your mental state.

 

No just regular weightlifting. More bodybuilding approach, than Olympic.

 

Agree with all of the above. It sounds to me your problem is mostly mental and confidence ( given the history of depression this is understandable!)

I would say boxing is for everyone and anyone and that is not a cliche its true.

Infact i would say it is more for people like you ( and me!!!!!). I wouldnt go as far as to say iv been depressed, but iv had some struggles in my life i wont bore you with.

In school ( when i went lol) i was nerdy crap at sports the most physically ungifted person you could find! If they had a chess team id have been on it! I decided i hated sports! Once id left school i put on alot of weight and became even more inactive the only exercise i did was playing the xbox! This is turning into a long story but to give you an idea i started watching boxing fell in love with it. Went to a boxing gym on my own shitting myself and never looked back. First time iwent thought i was going to puke and had all the physical hurt your talking about.

However mentally i wanted to do something i wasnt going to give up on. In my time at the gym iv seen prob 3 or 4 lads i knew from school who were in the "hard" crowd. They lasted all of 2 or 3 sessions and never seen them again. These same lads are the ones who had all the qualities i wanted and what boxing taught me is that they are nothing , big fish in a very small pond. They were naturally athletic but mentally weak! I see them on a regular basis in the commercial gym and i have a chat to them now and then and they cant believe im the same person. I guess im not the same person. Most of those lads are now on steroids, alcoholics drugies or all of the above, they still go round clubs getting into fights and knocking people out. Thats what they decided to be not through choice but through weakness

Thats a looonngg story just wanted to tell it from someone whos kind of been there.

I now consider myself very confident, athletic and mentally strong. Im not the best boxer in the gym but i became one of if not the fittest. And i worked bloody hard for it! and still do.

Its 95 % mental mate and if you really really want it , its yours for the taking. Good luck :good


p.s for anyone who didnt read that i dont blame you :-((

 

It's great when you meet someone from school and you have blossomed into something and they have gone in the other direction. Your story reminds me of an old schoolmate, I see him at 'regular gym' and he has that classic Brock Lesnar white guy look where he has massive shoulders/traps but not much more. I think he is surprised by how assertive I have become.

 

yeh its a good feeling , the general comment i get is Jesus Christ what have you been doing with yourself. When i say boxing they normally give a nervous laugh weather or not im serious. And as much as i love boxing im not a hard man im not wanting to be anything like them so i normally have a laugh and a joke with them " yeh remember what i was like in school" and then gently remind them i aint like that anymore. But boxing has taught me how to fight and taught me i dont need to fight outside the ring . How sad would my life be if i had to prove myself to those tossers !!! Rather prove myself to other real fighters in the ring!


But a light couple of jabs never hurt someone who gets too lippy (joke)

 

Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret.

 

the latter hurts a hell of alot more