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Prom FIT

This is the ultimate express training program for those young men and women looking for some guidance for how to get in shape for their prom this Spring. Our job as professional fitness specialists, does not end with just getting you ready physically for your big night! That would just be unethical! It is to encourage a healthy lifestyle for continued success along your fitness journey for the rest of your life! It's got to begin somewhere, and we feel...

Your First Boxing Match

How do you know when you’re ready to participate in your first amateur boxing competition? Like other sports we play, there is a process that must be followed prior to “playing the game!” Keep in mind, that a new boxer can range anywhere from 8 to 48 years of age, give or take. It is not unusual for someone much older than a teenager to step into the ring for...

Landing the Fundamental 1-2 Boxing Combination

When people talk about landing the 1-2 in boxing, this refers to the jab followed by a straight. Why is this basic combination spoken about so much? Because it is one of the most basic boxing fundamentals, yet, even many professional boxers still forget to use this boxing combination. The reason why this combo is so effective is...

Andre Ward Demonstrates How to Tame a Pressure Fighter

Aggressive pressure fighters can be a nightmare to deal with in the ring, particularly those with good head movement and punching power. In this video by Fight Hype, Andre Ward demonstrates in not so many words, how to tame an aggressive pressure fighter. Though it may look as though Ward is just throwing a bunch of punches and moving around a heavy bag rather than an actual opponent, there’s a more technical aspect of what he’s doing which I’ll...

2 Meal Planning Ingredients For Success- ANTICIPATION and PREPARATION!

Preparation and anticipation of your meals is the key ingredient to healthy eating success! Two mealtimes (feedings) which always stand out to me as extra special and difficult for many to prioritize and remain disciplined by are breakfast and dinner. The times of these meals may vary from subject to subject depending on lifestyles, work schedules, individual digestive clocks etc. All I can say, generally, is...

5 Ways to Improve Punching Speed

Being able to punch faster than your opponent is a vital part of winning boxing matches. If your speed needs improvement or your progress seems to be slowing down with your current regime, try these five ways to improve punching speed. Quick to put into action and see results, you still need to be consistent with your training to succeed – in boxing there are no shortcuts. Improve your punching speed by...

7 Injury Prevention Tips When Punching the Heavy Bag

Ever had that excruciating sharp pain that just shoots through your arm at the speed of lightning following a misplaced punch on a heavy bag? If this feeling sounds all too familiar to you, then the chances are that...

Rhythm Is a Jump Rope

Jump rope training is most commonly recognized as a premiere training tool which accompanies every boxer’s training regime. Rope jumping has its roots traced back to the early 1600 AD era in the Middle East and China. The Dutch culture had used various methods of rope skipping as a form of...