The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness: A non-contact boxing training manual - Softcover

Lissenden, Hilary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408190338 ISBN 13: 9781408190333

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2013

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

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, UK

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1408190338
• ISBN 13: 9781408190333
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192