What weight should I be aiming for?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by johnp, Jun 24, 2008.


  1. johnp

    johnp Reject Full Member

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    I'm 5ft6 and 10 and a half stone.

    Not fat, just need to tone up first then add muscle, strength, stamina etc

    What weight should I aim for when training 3 times a week?
     
  2. amy

    amy If you know what I mean Full Member

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    Everyone is different. Just train hard, eat healthy and see where you end up.
     
  3. the prom queen

    the prom queen bitter and clinging Full Member

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    also depends on your body type, and where you gain weight when you gain
    I am having to gain 12 lbs for my august fight and am beefing up on the proteins/milk and fat
    whatever you do dont try to fight at too low of a wieght class
    part of why hopkins was able to fight to the age he did is his fighting weight wasnt too far from his walking around weight
     
  4. Thumpa50814

    Thumpa50814 Member Full Member

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    yeah man
     
  5. goldenboy

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  6. johnp

    johnp Reject Full Member

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    Cheers guys, had to laugh at the lightweight comment. When I used to go out drinking that was what all my mates called me haha!
     
  7. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i say heavyweight ill be easy to get up to it and you will be a tiny target for these heavyweights so you can out slik them
     
  8. johnp

    johnp Reject Full Member

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    Nearly there mate, at middleweight just now - nearly 12 stone.

    It's all muscle tho - just very relaxed muscle!!
     
  9. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    just another diet of muscle building foods should do it
     
  10. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    I hate that word "tone" up. What the **** is toning up? How do you "tone" a muscle or muscles? Stupid ****ing term that shrouded in ignorance. Rant over.

    Just box at whatever weight you function best at and feel comfortable with. Get to KNOW your body and HOW it responds. Then you two can be 240lbs with a 13% bf at 6ft 1 like me! Im a genetic FREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK!!!