Advise please

[Andrewtheface]

I do a lot of tabata style training is that what you mean by resistance training?

[Spray_resistant]

Wow! That's a lot of exercise for one session!, very impressive !

Thanks for the advise, once again really helpful!

I would not get through half of that lol, but it's good in the fact I could alter it to suit my level of fitness

One question that I have always wanted to know was in regards to reducing body fat, is it purely down to keeping a good diet and training.

Do boxers train everyday?

Cheers.

Yes, eat healthy balanced diet, train hard and appropriately for your goals, and make sure to rest........these are the simple keys to fitness goals but they do take will and discipline which is why close to 2/3 of people are overweight at least in the U.S.

[Spray_resistant]

I do a lot of tabata style training is that what you mean by resistance training?

I have read about it, it does qualify as such.

[Andrewtheface]

Cool, I got an idea of what you mean. What's your resistance training consist of ?

When do you rest if your training everyday lol ?....... I train one day on and one day off, sometimes more if i'am not in too much pain

No wonder boxers are so fit!

[Spray_resistant]

Cool, I got an idea of what you mean. What's your resistance training consist of ?

When do you rest if your training everyday lol ?....... I train one day on and one day off, sometimes more if i'am not in too much pain

No wonder boxers are so fit!

I train only 4 days per week Mon,Tues, Thurs,Fri.

I do a muscle building split routine 12 week sessions at a time which emphasizes heavy compound lifts and some body resistance training.

I used to do a full body workout but if you are trying to build muscle for the most part you only should hit muscle groups hard once a week maybe twice.

The thing is training breaks muscle down not build muscle up but the good news is the body repairs the broken down muscle better than it was before which means you are stronger which is why your training sessions need to progressively be harder.

If you train the same muscle groups before they are repaired you are constantly breaking them down which is counter productive, this is all if we are talking about building muscle mass though......boxers are endurance athletes.

[Andrewtheface]

I do enjoy weights but I have 3 kids, bills, rent etc etc so no spare money to join a gym so I do all my training in the back yard skipping, bag, kettle bell and bodyweight.

Funny enough my 17 old son wants to start lifting weights.

[Spray_resistant]

I do enjoy weights but I have 3 kids, bills, rent etc etc so no spare money to join a gym so I do all my training in the back yard skipping, bag, kettle bell and bodyweight.

Funny enough my 17 old son wants to start lifting weights.

I never trained at a gym for any length of time, I do have some equipment of my own, a bit more than what you listed but you don't need much really. With what you have and some creativity you should be fine.

[Andrewtheface]

I agree, I enjoy what I do with the kit I have. Like you said though creativity is the key which sometimes gets difficult trying to think of a new routine etc.

At the end of the day so long as I enjoy it I suppose that's all that matters really.

[sparkman0811]

Wow! That's a lot of exercise for one session!, very impressive !

Thanks for the advise, once again really helpful!

I would not get through half of that lol, but it's good in the fact I could alter it to suit my level of fitness

One question that I have always wanted to know was in regards to reducing body fat, is it purely down to keeping a good diet and training.

Do boxers train everyday?

Cheers.

Yes, I would say fighters train every day, with Sunday's off. I just ordered a book with the best fighter's workouts, and I am sure they will all mostly be the same: morning roadwork and afternoon boxing workout. Although this training regiment seems dated, it is effective and, ultimately, there is no substitute for hard work, discipline, and consistency.

[Andrewtheface]

Train twice a day, 6 days a week that's really tough!

I don't think my bones at my age could handle that

If I can get to my goal I will happy and the most important thing is to stay injury free.