Fitness Boxing: The Ultimate Workout

by Jamie Dumas

Overview

The benefits of boxing training are many: weight loss and toning, improved speed, strength, stamina, coordination, balance and flexibility. Fitness Boxing covers all the techniques used in a boxer's training programme and shows how to tailor these to suit individual needs through the use of colour photographs and step-by-step guidance. It is a comprehensive guide to a non-contact cardiovascular workout that's safe, effective and enjoyable. Endorsed by the World Boxing Council and with a foreword by World Champion Sergio Martinez. Fully illustrated with 350 step-by-step colour photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847978134
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	10/31/2014
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	174 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Andy Dumas is a Canadian boxing coach and certified fitness consultant who works with the WBC developing "The World School of Boxing." He also hosts and produces a number of TV fitness and sports shows. He is the author of Knockout Fitness, The One-Two Punch Boxing Workout, and Successful Boxing. He lives in Ontario, Canada. Jamie Dumas studied human kinetics at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, and has extensive experience in the fitness industry. She is a trainer of fitness instructors, and develops a variety of programs and workshops for fitness clubs. Sergio Martinez is an Argentine professional boxer, and the former world middleweight champion.

Table of Contents

Foreword Sergio Martinez 6

Preface 8

1 The Ultimate Workout 10

2 Fundamentals 18

3 Working the Bags 41

4 Focus Mitt Training 63

5 Jump Rope 87

6 Roadwork 104

7 Strength Training 115

8 Stretching 129

9 Fuel Your Workout 140

10 Workout Programmes 146

The Final Bell 168

Index 172