The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness by Hilary Lissenden

The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness by Hilary Lissenden

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.

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

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.

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ISBN 13	9781408190333
ISBN 10	1408190338
Title	The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness
Author	Hilary Lissenden
Series	Complete Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2013-09-26
Number of pages	192
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.