Review my training schedule.

[Ando1015]

So basically what I'm doing is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday is boxing specific training. This includes working on technique, Sparring, hitting mits and bag work with the coach. Wednesday, friday, and Saturday will be days to improve my cardio. This will include running, biking, bag work, shadow boxing, jump rope etc. Sunday will be off day. So basically 3 days boxing, 3 days cardio, 1 day rest. Keep in mind I've been training consistently since November, and plan to have my first amy fight in March hopefully. Sound good?

[BuakawBanchamek]

Incorporate at least two times a week strength training to build a solid basis. This process can take several months before you have built one.

By building a strong base you enhance your power, speed, muscle endurance and prevent injury. This is very important. You don't want to get injury just because you haven't built a strong body.

So instead of doing 3 days cardio, do 2 days strength and maybe one day cardio.
Or you can even do your running in the morning if you have time to.

To be honest you pretty much can incorporate most of your cardio into your boxing by simply adjusting your bag work, mitts etc.

[HeadBodyBodyBody]

Incorporate at least two times a week strength training to build a solid basis. This process can take several months before you have built one.

By building a strong base you enhance your power, speed, muscle endurance and prevent injury. This is very important. You don't want to get injury just because you haven't built a strong body.

So instead of doing 3 days cardio, do 2 days strength and maybe one day cardio.
Or you can even do your running in the morning if you have time to.

To be honest you pretty much can incorporate most of your cardio into your boxing by simply adjusting your bag work, mitts etc.

Exactly what I was gonna say, needs some STRENGTH training in there. Calisthenics

Jumping squats, bunnyhops, standing single-leg press. Burpies for rounds

[Ando1015]

Interesting. I was told at the amy level cardio is everything. Especially for your first fight. But i will Add in calisthenic work. Thanks.

[HeadBodyBodyBody]

It is generally true at the amateur levels that as long as you don't gas, you stand a good chance of winning a fight just purely through athleticism. So, in one sense, yes cardio is everything. But, as BuakawBanchamek points out, strength is important to build a solid core and prevent injury, as well as the added benefits it provides to your fitness

[BuakawBanchamek]

Interesting. I was told at the amy level cardio is everything. Especially for your first fight. But i will Add in calisthenic work. Thanks.

Partly true.

Amateur boxing is pretty much all about holding your breath for 3 x 3 minutes.

So cardio or rather high intensity cardio is key.

But as I mentioned already, you can pretty much incorporate cardio into your boxing by simply doing more rounds and more intersive rounds on the bag, sparring...


If you don't include strength training to build that core muscles on your body you are pretty much calling for injuries which can easily set you back for weeks or months.
And of course the benefits such as power and speed shouldn't be overlooked.