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24th December 2009
One of my mentors in boxing training is a true- blue Philadelphia fighter- trainer named Earl Boulden. I remember his words: Never train in the winter! Of course he meant never do running during the winter because of the risk of cardio- pulmonary illn...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
I would like to talk about my beloved niece, Adriana. She is my sister Christine's first born and she resembles her boxer uncle!
Anyway, Adriana is like a daughter to me being the first baby of the family. I have watched her grow up from day 1 unti...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Allow me to say it straight, if you're not training in boxing at the moment, you are not a notch higher than the rest! Notice my bias, all these are based on my experience and the testimonies of my peers. ESPN has said it, The US Olympic committee has...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Do you ever wonder how it feels to be knocked down/ stunned or knocked out? I can tell you from first hand experience that you see "butterflies" and your head just "spins". When they catch you on the chin, there is always the chance that you'll get hu...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Summer usually means going to the beach or simply hanging out somewhere where there's a pool. I believe that this season needs preparation, lots of it actually.
I would like to introduce you to my friend Angela who is a model and an actress. She is als...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Warning: the descriptions could be graphic, but do I have a choice?
Some of the people I have met in the past have asked me if boxing is considered self- defense. I usually answer them with an "it depends". Both men and women have this little fear ...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Styles make fights. Sometimes, the boxing style is the difference in the result of the match. This, coupled with conditioning could determine the winner. The style comes from a background. It is self- taught or instructed by somebody. That somebody is...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Objective: This workout focuses on releasing tension to pave the way to peace of mind. To achieve this, one should focus on power and strength. The boxing form is very important in throwing power punches. Below is the sequence of this workout. Do it w...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
It was a predicament for me... I could not even think of any quantitative data that will back up my claims that indeed, boxing training works. Many people are numbers- oriented. It's always a question of how much or how many.
Before, I would just s...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Thesaurus defines stress as a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense. We all experience it in different ways. We have different ways to combat it. Some people simply listen to soft or hard music, some play golf, some play musical instruments,...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Gary Mack states: "In psychology, there is something we call the self- consistent theory. It means we act consistent to our self- concept--- our self- image." Whatever we think of ourselves affect what we do everyday. We all need to think positive all...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Shadow boxing, together with static and dynamic stretches, usually start a full -hour boxing workout. This prepares the muscles for a more physical activity. While doing shadow boxing, most boxers want to look at the mirror. This is the time to check ...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
The mainstream TV audience generally thinks of boxing as merely a full- contact sport that involves hurting each other. It is indeed true. Legendary trainer Freddie Roach describes boxing as "it ain't easy" which happens to be the slogan of his Wild C...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
I have been reading this excellent book, MIND GYM: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by the late Gary Mack and I have benefited from it big time. The principles are easy to understand and the application to daily life is priceless. You don't have...
Author: trainlikeaboxer
24th December 2009
Little Costa Rica has been a favorite tourist destination for Americans, Canadians and, increasingly, Europeans, for more than two decades. Though it is one of the smaller countries on the planet, about the size of West Virginia, its many attractions ar...
Author: costarica-discover-it.com
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