"Base fitness" and running

[Mokib]

I am continuing my boxing after taking a break, but the problem is that i am really unfit.

I have heard running builds " base fitness", so would doing a lot of running help me get fitter faster, or should i only train at the boxing gym in order to get fit.

Thanks in advance

[Heavyhands420]

Yes most definitely. Theres not many other ways except running to increase your endurance. Cycling and swimming or low impact alternatives but you gotta make sure and push yourself to make your body undergo those physiological changes. High intensity interval training can also help like sprints and stuff but need to be mixed for boxers. They typically(if trained well) all have schedules of running, HIIT, sparring and with mitt and bag work and various exercises for hand eye coordination and footwork. I run 2 miles everyday I can’t go longer due to a spinal fusion but you need to mark your times and distance to improve. Or if you’re like me just make sure to beat your best time in the same distance. Ive found when i can run 2 miles in less than 17 minutes then I usually am never tired during three rounds. I haven’t ever boxed professionally so i cant tell ya for 8 or 10 rounds. Good luck man

[cv808]

I am continuing my boxing after taking a break, but the problem is that i am really unfit.

I have heard running builds " base fitness", so would doing a lot of running help me get fitter faster, or should i only train at the boxing gym in order to get fit.

Thanks in advance

I'm so shocked someone hasn't already responded with the standard answer of: Join a club ASAP and start running ASAP. LOL.

While I absolutely hate that answer with a passion... it's true. Do both (if you can). Do what you can, then do more next week, so on, so forth. Don't break yourself, but push yourself. The one thing my coach reminds me is a plan and dedication goes further than a sense of momentary drive.

I also think people misunderstand how being "fit" fits into boxing, I sure did, because with boxing you WILL become fit. Your body has no choice.

BUT, if there's only one answer to your question, I'd just go straight to boxing because you'll get fit boxing until you yearn to be better in which case you'll definitely pick up running.

[HeadBodyBodyBody]

Carl 'The Contradiction' Froch used to say that being a pro-boxer means you have to be like a semi-pro-runner. You should take your running seriously. Build the mileage up, max increase 10% a week, I think at amateur level, 2- 3 miles a day is sufficient, it all depends really

[Mokib]

I'm so shocked someone hasn't already responded with the standard answer of: Join a club ASAP and start running ASAP. LOL.

While I absolutely hate that answer with a passion... it's true. Do both (if you can). Do what you can, then do more next week, so on, so forth. Don't break yourself, but push yourself. The one thing my coach reminds me is a plan and dedication goes further than a sense of momentary drive.

I also think people misunderstand how being "fit" fits into boxing, I sure did, because with boxing you WILL become fit. Your body has no choice.

BUT, if there's only one answer to your question, I'd just go straight to boxing because you'll get fit boxing until you yearn to be better in which case you'll definitely pick up running.

Thanks a lot, your advice means a lot

I think I could have worded my question better. I am at a gym and have been for a while but my fitness is very slowly improving. Thats why i wanted to know if i needed to build up my base fitness first in order to see improvements.

[Mokib]

Carl 'The Contradiction' Froch used to say that being a pro-boxer means you have to be like a semi-pro-runner. You should take your running seriously. Build the mileage up, max increase 10% a week, I think at amateur level, 2- 3 miles a day is sufficient, it all depends really

Thanks for the answer, i didn't know Carl 'new nose' froch said that.

[Mokib]

Yes most definitely. Theres not many other ways except running to increase your endurance. Cycling and swimming or low impact alternatives but you gotta make sure and push yourself to make your body undergo those physiological changes. High intensity interval training can also help like sprints and stuff but need to be mixed for boxers. They typically(if trained well) all have schedules of running, HIIT, sparring and with mitt and bag work and various exercises for hand eye coordination and footwork. I run 2 miles everyday I can’t go longer due to a spinal fusion but you need to mark your times and distance to improve. Or if you’re like me just make sure to beat your best time in the same distance. Ive found when i can run 2 miles in less than 17 minutes then I usually am never tired during three rounds. I haven’t ever boxed professionally so i cant tell ya for 8 or 10 rounds. Good luck man

Appreciate the answer man, I'll use all your advice. All the best to you too.

[cv808]

Thanks a lot, your advice means a lot

I think I could have worded my question better. I am at a gym and have been for a while but my fitness is very slowly improving. Thats why i wanted to know if i needed to build up my base fitness first in order to see improvements.

Oh, yeah, for sure. Not sure what your coach tells you, but mine expects 2-3x/week of cardio (any form until running becomes easier and more routine). Good luck!

[Mokib]

Oh, yeah, for sure. Not sure what your coach tells you, but mine expects 2-3x/week of cardio (any form until running becomes easier and more routine). Good luck!

My coach isn't a huge advocate for running, he only really expects us to do sprints. I feel like long distance steady speed and varied speed running is important though.

[Uilyams_Frenk]

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