
The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness: A non-contact boxing training manual - Complete Guides (Paperback)
Hilary Lissenden (author)
£19.99
Paperback
192 Pages
Published: 26/09/2013
Published: 26/09/2013
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.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781408190333
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 512 g
Dimensions: 230 x 189 x 13 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
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
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
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