Thursday 16 October 2014

Personal Trainer in London Urges Women to Get Punching for Equality


Female boxing is, by comparison, as old as male boxing in England. The earliest recorded fights occurred in London in the early 18th century, which were largely unregulated. Competitors attacked with just about everything their hands and feet can do: punches, kicks, scuffs, and low blows. It wasn't until the late 19th century that boxing would have its rules. Despite female boxing being a separate sport, more challenges to end inequality lie ahead. It's as much of a problem in the U.K. as in the U.S., where female boxing grew in popularity during the 1950s. According to a dissertation published by the Manchester Metropolitan University, this inequality is driving the lack of participation, not just in boxing but sports in general.
http://www.legendsboxing.co.uk/blog/personal-trainer-london-urges-women-get-punching-equality/

Tuesday 14 October 2014

London Boxing Personal Trainer Shows Why Fancy Footwork Wins Fights


Any professional London boxing personal trainer is sure to include basic footwork in a typical boxing session, whether for promoting fitness or preparing for a bout, knowing how integral this movement is to the efficiency of the fighter. Move out of your opponent's reach as soon as you see him about to attack then step in and launch a counterattack. Repeat as often as possible and watch your opponent either tire out or circle around you defensively. A pro boxer can gauge his opponent's skill by observing his footwork alone. In Mayweather's case, the significance of footwork manifested during last year's title fight with Robert Guerrero. Statistics of the fight showed that Mayweather's quick leads helped him land 60 percent of his power shots and his masterful dodges, evading all but 19 percent of Guerrero's shots. Mayweather was less than two feet in front of Guerrero, yet the latter kept hitting air.
http://www.legendsboxing.co.uk/blog/london-boxing-personal-trainer-shows-why-fancy-footwork-wins-fights/