Newb routine question

[MDK]

Hi,

this is my first post here and I'm really enjoying the forum. I hope it's okay that I post this question here, as I'm just looking for feedback to confirm I'm on the right path. I've read much of the forum threads and have learned a great deal so far.

Anyway, I'm new to boxing and am attending a very solid gym in my area. My former experience is grappling, specifically Brazilian JiuJitsu, and I competed in that sport. No real experience in any standup arts, and obviously not boxing. My goal is *ultimately* to compete, but I'm not trying to rush things as I'm familiar with the amount of time it can take to build the skills necessary to do so. My question is regarding my routine. I just want to make sure it is acceptable for my long-term competition goals.

Currently, I'm training 2-2.5 hours in the boxing gym on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. This includes skipping, floor work, heavy bag work, speed bag, and sparring as well. I occasionally work with focus mitts and shadowbox as well. I'm currently using Ross Enamait's Infinite Intensity program 6 days a week for strength and conditioning, which is definitely helping my conditioning and explosiveness. I guess my main concern is that due to my schedule, I'm only able to box the 3 days at 2-2.5 hours per session, and just wanted to confirm that given enough time, I could eventually work my way into amateur matches with that level of training. I'm used to working in the gym 4-6 days a week when I was training in BJJ, but my current work and grad school schedule simply doesn't allow that much gym time anymore. I have considered adding a heavy bag and speed bag to my home gym, and working that 1 day a week as well for extra training time.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just wanted to hear the opinion from others. Thanks!

[Longhaul]

Sounds like your doing the best you can with your time and yes I would add a heavy bag at home if you can.You definitely sound dedicated and good luck to you.

[cv808]

Someone once told me, a good amount for beginners was 5-6hrs/week for boxing sessions, but the amount to be great was limitless.

I'm new myself so take my word with a grain of salt, but it's just something that stuck with me.

[OctoberRed]

Someone once told me, a good amount for beginners was 5-6hrs/week for boxing sessions, but the amount to be great was limitless.

I'm new myself so take my word with a grain of salt, but it's just something that stuck with me.

That's not bad at all.

[toehead]

Sounds like you are doing good just listen to your coach's Enamients stuff is all solid so good choice with that. my only advice would be to make shadowboxing a priority in your workout its very important for balance etc and should never be just a "warm up" IMO

[GelfSara]

I have no idea what your other commitments are, but generally, when training for a skill-based task such as playing the piano, learning boxing techniques, etc.--as opposed to training to improve your physical condition per se--it is better to practice the skills more often for shorter periods of time--such as for one hour a day 6-7 days per week--than to do so less often for longer periods of time.

WRT your weight training program you may wish to look at baye.com to see if you can economize it, remembering of course that your goal should not be to see how much strength training your body can tolerate but rather how little it requires. In other words, treat exercise as if it were a risky medication; it essentially is. If you only need 400 mgs of ibuprofen to eliminate your headache, don't take 800 mgs...and eliminate your headache while causing your stomach to bleed.