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I'm currently interested in boxing and I've been reading a lot of the threads in this section and I'm trying to learn as much as I can. But I have three main issues I'm worried about.
For one I'm currently 5'7 and 280 pounds. I know it may sound like a lot but I'm pretty sure I can lose the wait. I used to be 310 pounds about 3 years ago and I lost about 90 pounds in a years time which made me weigh 220. I gained the weight back and weighed 350 in January of this year and currently have gotten down to 280. So I'm loosing weight really quick so I'm lead to believe its water weight since I don't drink anything but water. My goal is to hit between 175 and 180 and I know when I hit the 220 mark its really hard to lose weight from there.
But my concern is when I hit the 220 mark. For my size at only 5'7, if I can actually get between 175 and 180, will my hight be good enough for the Light Heavyweight class? Or should I try to get into lower weight classes? I'm not sure what my reach is though and not sure how to measure it.
My second concern is my lack of resources. I live in a small town here in Arizona with a population less than 20,000. There are only two gyms here and no boxing gyms. I plan to drive down to the city to get a heavy bag, speed bag and ect. but I don't want to develop bad habits in my boxing style since I know how hard they are to over come. (Just look at my weight issue.)
Is there a way to develop your body for boxing without accidentally developing a bad habit?
I still plan to move in less than a year back to the city where I know of a few good gyms that have been recommended by old friends. I've lost there number so this is why I'm here asking this questions >>. But I'm still glad to be here.
My last concern is my wrist strength. When I throw a jab or a straight I can feel my wrist bend and absorb the force and most of the time its painful. Is this because I still have bad form? Or is it because my wrist is just weak and I wasn't made to box?
Is there any exercises that I can do to develop my wrist strength correctly for boxing? I'm asking because I don't want to develop the wrong muscles if I'm not going to use them.
I'm not planning to go pro. I've thought about it and want to take my time and do things the correct way. Also in time I want to be able to spar with people and maybe do some armature matches. Then after time if it leads to it try and get a pro license.
I'm thankful for any help that you boxers can give me, no matter how decisive it may be.
For one I'm currently 5'7 and 280 pounds. I know it may sound like a lot but I'm pretty sure I can lose the wait. I used to be 310 pounds about 3 years ago and I lost about 90 pounds in a years time which made me weigh 220. I gained the weight back and weighed 350 in January of this year and currently have gotten down to 280. So I'm loosing weight really quick so I'm lead to believe its water weight since I don't drink anything but water. My goal is to hit between 175 and 180 and I know when I hit the 220 mark its really hard to lose weight from there.
But my concern is when I hit the 220 mark. For my size at only 5'7, if I can actually get between 175 and 180, will my hight be good enough for the Light Heavyweight class? Or should I try to get into lower weight classes? I'm not sure what my reach is though and not sure how to measure it.
My second concern is my lack of resources. I live in a small town here in Arizona with a population less than 20,000. There are only two gyms here and no boxing gyms. I plan to drive down to the city to get a heavy bag, speed bag and ect. but I don't want to develop bad habits in my boxing style since I know how hard they are to over come. (Just look at my weight issue.)
Is there a way to develop your body for boxing without accidentally developing a bad habit?
I still plan to move in less than a year back to the city where I know of a few good gyms that have been recommended by old friends. I've lost there number so this is why I'm here asking this questions >>. But I'm still glad to be here.
My last concern is my wrist strength. When I throw a jab or a straight I can feel my wrist bend and absorb the force and most of the time its painful. Is this because I still have bad form? Or is it because my wrist is just weak and I wasn't made to box?
Is there any exercises that I can do to develop my wrist strength correctly for boxing? I'm asking because I don't want to develop the wrong muscles if I'm not going to use them.
I'm not planning to go pro. I've thought about it and want to take my time and do things the correct way. Also in time I want to be able to spar with people and maybe do some armature matches. Then after time if it leads to it try and get a pro license.
I'm thankful for any help that you boxers can give me, no matter how decisive it may be.