boxing tips

vaughny

hey



i have an everlast boxing bag since last year its a proper big one and is on a massive barrell/weight which is filled with water/sand. i used to do about 20mins 3 times a week and stopped last few months. im starting back using it properly this time and im wondering if anyone would have any tips for 1. how long each session should last. 2. how many times a week 3. what are the best foods to have if eating a while after and are smooties a good drink to have after or protein drinks or which one..
any help with this would be great..

joepenguin

Hi Vaughny,

a mix of carbs and protein would work better for recovery than just protein alone.

protein drinks are convenient and absorb quickly, you can also use lean meat etc after training to get your protein, the most important thing is that you get it from somewhere!
if you are getting a protein drink shop around, go with a reputable brand that is good value.

simple carbs work best, so sugary drinks etc.
(im not a nutritionist or anything, these are just general tips)

to get started you could try a smoothie made with milk, peanut butter, bananas and honey: will give you a nice bit of protein, and plenty of carbs (not the quickest absorbing but tastes great as well

or if you get your protein shake, use juice and fruits of your choice and add a scoop of protein to make a snoothie

as for length of sessions on the bag, i suppose it depends on what you are after.
tbh id appreciate some tips/drills etc myself,
this site has some good articles:
http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym/thegym24.htm

hope this helps

cowzerp

Every day if possible, try 6 3 min rounds and do sit ups as your rest about 30 seconds! that is a good little workout, to extend work out add skipping 6 2 min rounds with 30 second rest.

cowzerp

Every day if possible, try 6 3 min rounds and do sit ups as your rest about 30 seconds! that is a good little workout, to extend work out add skipping 6 2 min rounds with 30 second rest.

Black Ball

Hey Vaughny ,...... what have you been doing on the heavy bag so far ?...
20 minutes of continious punching is a lot,...... maybe a few 3minute sessions with a minute break inbetween would be a good simulation to start , build up your number of sessions with your fitnesss level.
You'll only get back what you put into it !

its very easy to develop a poor punching technique on the heavy bag. wrap ur hands up and keep ur wrists straight as an arrow !
treat it like an opponent, keep your hands up and move in-out of range , step to the sides and throw .

vaughny

cheers for the tips lads,


i was doing about 15 to 20 minutes straight stopping for a minute every 3 mins or so,

have taken those tips into account cheers again

ODD-JOB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfuZH9uFsJA&feature=related

Sugar time

Flipschulke

Ye I agree, 20 min stints are no mean feat but its not the right workout! You should try 3 minute workouts and give it hell the last 15 secs. 30 second break and back again. Always warm up beforehand. Jumping rope is also a great workout.
Check out Mayweather jump rope on you tube- a boxing master!!!