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BALAZS BOXING FITNESS NEWSLETTER
June/July 2009
How has the summer treating you? Are you getting fit? Or are you still looking for something to get you into the shape of your life? Whether you've got it going on, or still need to find it, let Balazs Boxing and our friends Andy and Jamie Dumas be your partners to reach ideal fitness. In this issue, we feature some exclusive tips from Andy and Jamie's new book, Knockout Fitness published by Skyhorse Publishing. This exciting new book features dozens of tips and workouts that show readers how to boost stamina, strength and agility using boxing skills.
"Knock Yourself Out!" - The Balazs Team
Knockout Fitness Tip #1: Jumping Rope for Fitness
Jumping rope will help you, in the eternal words of Muhammad Ali, "Float like a butterfly; sting like a bee." It improves agility and fluidity, lateral movement, explosiveness, hand and foot speed, and timing - not to mention aerobic conditioning benefits.
Form and Technique: Revisiting the Basics
How to Jump
- • Jump only an inch or two off the ground
- • Keep your knees slightly bent
- • Land softly on the balls of your feet
- • Maintain upright torso position
- • Rotate rope from wrists, not shoulders
- • Keep shoulders relaxed
Common Mistakes and Training Tips
Always consult your Physician before starting an exercise program.
Andy & Jamie's Fitness Tip: Balance Training for Overall Performance
Balance training improves overall performance for all sports. Dynamic balance training combines strength and endurance components for functional fitness.
- One Leg Stance Bicep Curls
Stand on one leg while performing 10-12 bicep curls with 5-12 lb weights. Alternate legs and arms.
- Single Leg Squat with Stability Ball
Place stability ball between wall and back, lift one knee, perform 10-15 squats per leg.
- 1-Leg Hover Step-up
Stand sideways on 6-10" step, lower dangling foot to floor, press back up. Add weights for challenge.
New Product Alert!
Introducing the Balazs 362 Medicine Ball Rack and Medicine Balls:
- • 11-gauge steel construction
- • Holds 6 balls (2-12 lbs)
- • Top-grain leather balls
- • Wall-mounted or freestanding
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