First off let me start by saying ive been reading through the forums for a month or so and am very impressed. You guys seem very knowledgeable about boxing and fitness.
Heres my problem. I was wondering if there was any way to effectively train both form and fitness without a trainer and with little equipment. Im 20 years old and am up to my neck in bills but training and getting into shape is an interest of mine lately. Im 5-11 and 205 lbs. My eating habits were quite crappy before but i have been working on them within the past month and actually lost 10 lbs by cutting out fried and fast foods as well as running.
I wouldnt be training to compete most likely as im to shy and timid for that. Just to be in shape and to be able to be a good fighter. I only have access to a heavy bag at home and a weight machine that only allows the pec deck exercise and the butterflys.
I have just within the last week started the heavy bag workout posted on this forum where you jab for a round then go to straight etc. I was wondering since i really am flat broke almost all of the time if you guys could give me pointers on form when throwing each punch (for example - i read here also that when throwing a left hook u should half step with your right foot for better balance and power). Also, What sort of things would I be able to do to be a decent fighter without the majority of the equipment? Im dedicated to working hard at learning every day Im just not sure what needs to be done.
I plan on eventually getting the equipment and doing all of that but are there any tips you can give me in the mean time?
Thankyou and sorry for the long post!
Heres my problem. I was wondering if there was any way to effectively train both form and fitness without a trainer and with little equipment. Im 20 years old and am up to my neck in bills but training and getting into shape is an interest of mine lately. Im 5-11 and 205 lbs. My eating habits were quite crappy before but i have been working on them within the past month and actually lost 10 lbs by cutting out fried and fast foods as well as running.
I wouldnt be training to compete most likely as im to shy and timid for that. Just to be in shape and to be able to be a good fighter. I only have access to a heavy bag at home and a weight machine that only allows the pec deck exercise and the butterflys.
I have just within the last week started the heavy bag workout posted on this forum where you jab for a round then go to straight etc. I was wondering since i really am flat broke almost all of the time if you guys could give me pointers on form when throwing each punch (for example - i read here also that when throwing a left hook u should half step with your right foot for better balance and power). Also, What sort of things would I be able to do to be a decent fighter without the majority of the equipment? Im dedicated to working hard at learning every day Im just not sure what needs to be done.
I plan on eventually getting the equipment and doing all of that but are there any tips you can give me in the mean time?
Thankyou and sorry for the long post!