If you were my coach.

[Kaminokamen]

Hey, so I'm getting into working out, and I've always admired the Boxer's physique. I've dabbled in working out previously, lost 40 lbs and want something different because I've plateaued. So, if you were my coach, what would you have me do to exercise 5 days a week on a Boxers workout? Main muscle groups I should be focusing on, specific exercises and the like. I am beginner and over 300lbs, GO! Thanks in advance!

[Rockin']

Hey, so I'm getting into working out, and I've always admired the Boxer's physique. I've dabbled in working out previously, lost 40 lbs and want something different because I've plateaued. So, if you were my coach, what would you have me do to exercise 5 days a week on a Boxers workout? Main muscle groups I should be focusing on, specific exercises and the like. I am beginner and over 300lbs, GO! Thanks in advance!

I recommend that you see as specialist about whatever it is that you're trying to do. Boxing is an extremely hard cardio workout. At 300+lbs there is no way that your cardio would handle the strain of boxing. I would prescribe morning and nightly walks for somebody in your situation until you drop a good portion of that excess fat.............Rockin'

[#1Assassin]

boxing is the toughest of workouts, unless you are like 7 feet tall i dont think you could do it if you weigh 300lbs. imagine the ppl in the best shape at a regular gym, most of them wouldnt be able to get through a boxing warmup.

you cant properly train yourself like a boxer on your own without experience anyways, even with experience its difficult. lose some of that weight and get in the best shape you possibly can then go to a boxing gym.

[Kaminokamen]

I appreciate the info, thanks. Partly the reason I was posting this was because I feel like, even though my weight is a big problem, I was wanting to know of different exercises/muscle groups to work on to help get in shape on top of taking some boxing fitness and kickboxing fitness classes where I am. I understand the great deal boxers go through in order to have such an amazing physique, and that is what I want. I am interested in boxing as a sport, but I want to do it right now to be in amazing shape and gain confidence.

So, to any of you that have answered, I thank you for the concern, but I want to do something. I plateaued and want something new to do. and I feel if I ask people who train this way for help on where to start, I could greatly improve myself. Does that make sense? I know it will take a long time to see difference while working out for someone who is sedentary, and has been most of his life. But I am slowly making better changes. Especially to my diet and the way I spend my time.

I live in Seattle, there are a lot of hills in this city and for the past month I have been riding my bike everyday, and challenging to go up at least one hill a day. It has been wonderful, and I wish to do more, so I ride my bike to and from school everyday, approx. 3 miles to and from. I believe I am ready to start a boxers routine, but on a small scale. I want to know where you guys, as boxers, think someone should start with no real profiency and what to build on.

I understand that working out in general is the best way to go, but I want that edge, ya know? I greatly appreciate you guys for reading this!

[Layzie Kidd]

The thing about a fighters physique is that it doesnt come with doing the usual calisthenics. In fact, the calisthenics are only a supplement or an addition to their normal training, its never the main deal. For me and everyone we always did push ups, sit ups, and what not at the end of our work outs.

The reason a fighters physique is so attractive and unique is due to its natural appearance while still looking strong that comes from doing the boxing drills and movements over and over. AKA the techniques, the art itself. Its not like a weight lifters where they look bloated and not contoured. The punching, steps, weaving, ect. They all build different muscle groups. So thats why you need a trainer because you cant learn those things on your own.

Now, for what I can recommend for you so you can get yourself some weight loss so you can eventually do boxing if you feel the need, is some cardio to start off. Get that heart going at a steady beat, you dont have to kill yourself, only do what takes to get it there and have some sweat going. Some power walking or jogging. While you got your heart at a nice beat do some calisthenics (sit ups, push ups, squats). That way you lose weight and youll build some muscle tone. That type of work out is relative to a boxing work out, because in boxing our heart rates are always up and thats always number one.

[Soju]

First question, how is your diet? Have you cleaned it up completely? I don't see how you could possibly have plateaued if you have a clean diet (no corn syrup, bread, refined sugar or bull ****) are operating on a healthy calorie deficit and are active. There is something wrong here.

[DIB42]

At 300lbs, (and you plateaued?)You're getting misinformation somewhere.... Unless you're like 9ft 3" ....

You need to be going for walks, riding a bike (slowly), and possibly golfing and swimming. You really need to look at your diet though... You should be dropping weight very easily... My NON-Scientific/non-educated advice would be to cut down to 2500 calories... Low Fats, Carbs from Fruits and Veggies, and high protein. When you hit 250lbs, drop down to 2000 calories.

Continue light exercize until you hit 230-250lbs (unless you're tall, then more like 250-270)
then start adding some high intesity workouts...

or P90x yourself to death...

[ZeeBrah]

Starting Strength and jump roping a lot.

[Japanese Boxing]

boxing is funny, because the best workouts are sparring and running.. I'm not even kidding. Everything else is extra. You can't spar for 4 hours. So instead you work the bag, mits, do push ups, sit ups, run, lift a little bit of weights etc. You're not physically ready to just jump into boxing, but you can START which is more important that anything.

[Kaminokamen]

First question, how is your diet? Have you cleaned it up completely?

No, not ompletely, I have however eliminated most processed foods, I there are still some, but I no longer rely on meat everyday. I have ben intaking more veggies and fruits, trying to get more micronutrients. I have been meeting with a nutritionist, so it's getting better. At the time, the diet was okay, but not how it is now.

I don't see how you could possibly have plateaued if you have a clean diet

Speaking of that, I think it was more of loss of motivation. I got sick, for a long time and then got lazy. Lost the will to do anything because I felt like I wasn't accomplishing anymore. Trainer said I plateaued.