The Boxer's Workout-Fitness for the Civilized Man

The fitness program set forth in theis book is for people who want to get into 'fighting trim' without necessarily getting into a ring to box. It is the same noncontact workout that amateur and professional boxers-as well as more and more white-collar men who just want to keep fit-use to stay

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physically and mentally storng, sharp and poised.

Describes all elements of a safe, enjoyable boxing fitness experience.
Featuring the coaches and white-collar boxers of New York City's famoius Gramercy Gym.
Easy, straightforward instruction on stance, moves, and punches.
Detailed demonstration of the Boxer's Workout training circuit, including heavy bag, speed bag, shadowboxing, jump rope, mirror training, medicine ball, and more.
Special sections on preconditioning, roadwork, diet and weight control, equipment, when and where to train, and how to structure the training schedule that's right for you.
Easy-to-follow photo illustrations.
Guidelines for those interested in sparring and competition.

Peter DePasquale is an advertising executive as well as an amateur boxer.

Contents

One Why a boxer's workout for the white-collar man
Confessions of a white-collar boxer
Growth in the underground movement
The physical benefits
Mental toughness
The workout that thrills-and more
Two Before you start
Preconditioning
Roadwork
Diet and weight control
When and where to train
On choosing a trainer
Tools of the trade: Equipment
Hand wrapping: Purpose and method
Three Essential physical moves
The balanced stance
Movement
The left jab
The straight right
The left hook
The uppercut
Combinations
Opportunistic defense
Developing your personal boxing style
Four The boxer's workout
Warmup and stretches
Mirror training
Shadowboxing
Heavy bag
Speed bag
Double-end bag (Optional)
Jump rope
Stomach exercises
Taking it on the road
Five Sparring and competition
Afterword Requiem for a boxing gym
Acknowledgments

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