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hi i wanted to get into boxing but i want to get into the right physique first im not sure what my body fat percentage iz hw can i find out? im very short i woz wondering if dis wud b a problem as i am 5 ft 4 and weight 55kg
i ave started to jog in da morning and was wondering hw many miles i shud b able to jog for also can u give me a training regime for cardio and strength trainin plz
Mohamed,
You can go to a local health club and have them do a bodyfat count on you or you can buy a set of scales that have the bodyfat reader on it.
Height is not a problem in boxing. It can be an advantage if you train correctly and learn how to fight small.
You can do light weight training 3 days a week hitting all the major muscle groups. Legs, back, chest and shoulders. Keep running for cardio, you will do more of this than anything else to get in shape. Also, you should get used to jumping rope as this will be what you do during bad weather when you can't run. Once your bodyfat gets around 8% you'll be near your fight weight.
good luck,
Jackson
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