As it turns out, many useful techniques can be adapted from boxing workouts.
Boxing workouts are no different.
Meanwhile, boxers strength and conditioning workouts use minimal equipment and can easily be adapted for small spaces.
Get a timer
To start with, download a timing app.
you’ve got the option to work this at your own pace, Pratchett says.
you might shorten rounds and extend rest periods as needed.
You dont have to go all out in the beginning.
The following workout schedule will have you floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee in no time.
Jump rope
Jump rope is a staple of boxing workouts and for good reason.
It is excellent for cardio while also teaching you to be light and nimble on your feet.
If you dont have jump rope, you could pretend you have one, Pratchett said.
Jumping jacks will also give you good cardio.
Shadow-boxing also gets you moving in all directions.
If you want to bump up the intensity a notch, shadow box while holding one-pound weights.
(Water bottles or cans of tomato paste make for a good alternative to weights)
Use your imagination!
Things are crazy right now, dont be afraid to adjust on the fly.
Bodyweight exercises
Contrary to popular belief, boxing requires more than just arm strength.
Throwing an effective punch involves theentirebody, including your core.
From standard sit-ups and planks to modified exercises, every boxing workout involves a few rounds of core work.
Youll also want to add in push-ups, dips, and squats to round out your strength training.
Bodyweight exercises are good for not putting too much stress on your joints, Pratchett says.
But its important to remember our current circumstances wont last forever.
One more piece of advice?
Dont forget to hydrate, Pratchett says.
