The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness
A non-contact boxing training manual
Published on 26. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4081-9033-3 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting. Learn how to improve clients' body composition, heart-lung stamina, strength, speed, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. It also covers boxing training's less tangible but equally important benefits such as building confidence and self-esteem - especially relevant to schools and young people.
Key features:
* Fully illustrated, with vibrant photographs and practical diagrams for imparting core boxing and safety techniques (e.g. wrapping clients' hands; teaching correct stance, punches and combinations)
* Sample training programmes for clients of differing abilities and fitness levels, with guidance on safe and appropriate progression
* Relevant content on dietary and health matters.
The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness is a tried-and-tested, unique guide to boxing skills and drills for the fitness and sporting arenas.
Key features:
* Fully illustrated, with vibrant photographs and practical diagrams for imparting core boxing and safety techniques (e.g. wrapping clients' hands; teaching correct stance, punches and combinations)
* Sample training programmes for clients of differing abilities and fitness levels, with guidance on safe and appropriate progression
* Relevant content on dietary and health matters.
The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness is a tried-and-tested, unique guide to boxing skills and drills for the fitness and sporting arenas.
Reviews / Votes
especially helpful for teachers or coaches working with young people. * School Sport Magazine * it's a great way to familiarise yourself with the workout before trying a class...the book gives expert and trustworthy information. * Women's Fitness * a comprehensive, practical guide. * Fit Pro * Fantastic book i would recommend it to my fitness students on boxing classes and combat classes for the teaching points. -- Gary Kempster, K College, UKMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
Photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
512 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-9033-3 (9781408190333)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
01/2015
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Sport
€21.99
Available for download
E-Book
01/2015
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Sport
€21.99
Available for download
Person
Hilary Lissenden is a coach and judge for the Amateur Boxing Association of England. As a Level 3 certified personal trainer, she specialises in the creative use of non-contact boxing in general and sport-specific fitness, working with private clients, schools and community organisations. In July 2011 she co-authored Boxing Fitness, a training guide for the public, also published by Bloomsbury.