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Boxer's Workout is the boxing instructional classic, with
over 30-thousand copies sold. It clearly and systematically
presents the non-contact floor workout program that professional
and amateur boxers use to get in shape for actual competition
- the same workout more men and women are turning to for deeper,
more satisfying fitness. With over 80 photo-illustrations,
including unique multiple exposure photo-illustrations of
the key punches and moves, The Boxer's Workout puts a safe,
enjoyable and technically correct boxing workout easily within
your reach.
The Boxer's Workout covers all you need to know:
pre-conditioning, roadwork, diet, equipment, proper hand wrapping,
the balanced stance, correct movement, the thinking and psychology
behind the key punches and moves, the left jab, straight right,
right cross, uppercut, left hook, combinations, blocking,
parrying, slipping, opportunistic defense, counterpunching
and developing your personal boxing style. It explains the
importance of a hard-easy approach to training, when and where
to train including the pros and cons of training at home,
fitness club and serious boxing gym, and how to choose a good
trainer if you'd like a trainer. It clearly presents the boxer's
floor workout circuit; including warm-up, shadowboxing, mirror
training, heavy bag, speed bag, jump rope, stomach routine,
medicine ball and more. It also offers guidelines on sparring
and competition.
Author Peter DePasquale treats you like a friend,
presenting the material in digestible amounts that are easy
to understand, practice and retain. Throughout the book you'll
also experience the wisdom of legendary boxing trainers Al
Gavin and Bob Jackson of New York's Gramercy Gym, who consulted
on the technical content and helped to carefully choreograph
the photo-illustrations.
Whether you're a boxing beginner or already
have experience, whether you decide to get into the ring or
not, rely on The Boxer's Workout as your invaluable training
guide.
All Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 - 30 Oct 1997
This book changed my life. After reading this book I am totally fit!
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