WELCOME
Oxford University Amateur Boxing Club is one of the oldest boxing clubs in the UK, founded in 1881. Each year the club members train and compete in a number of boxing shows and events, which culminate in our annual Varsity match against Cambridge.
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Training Resources
The best way to get ahead in the gym and prepare yourself for competitive boxing is effective training outside of structured sessions. Below we have collated some resources for training at home, plus this master lockdown training document by 19/20 Women's Captain Katya.
STRENGTH
Ideally, you want to be doing 3-4 strength sessions a week. Try to avoid doing big weights sessions the day before you spar if possible.
If you have access to free weights and are comfortable using them safely, see this document for some suggested sessions:
If you do not have access to free weights, or are looking to do a bodyweight strength session, see this document for some suggested sessions plus a "circuit builder" list of exercises:
FITNESS
A good level of fitness is vital for being able to maintain the pressure on your opponent for all three rounds. For senior development amateur bouts, you have 3 rounds of 2 minutes.
If you are able to run, see this document for sprint sessions and longer run recommendations:
If you are not able to run, whether because of injury or for other reasons, you can do interval or endurance sessions through other lower impact cardio exercises, such as cycling and swimming.
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
We have put together an example out-of-term schedule to help you keep up your training when you are not in the Iffley gym.
Monday
Strength session
Tuesday
Long run / endurance session
Thursday
Long run / endurance session
Wednesday
Strength session, sprints session
Friday
Strength session
Saturday
Long run / endurance session
Sunday
Rest day
