So, one of my goals is to become a boxer. I'm currently reading up on it & slowly training myself. What I'd like is a great DVD or set of DVDs that will instruct me on how to box. Suggestions?? I know that I can hire someone to train me, but the guy I talked to wants about 300 per mo. Ummm....that's not in my budget right now. Any tips, advice, help would be greatly appreciated! I'm all ears guys & gals. :-) Thanks

As for boxing DVDs, the prices look fairly reasonable on Amazon to pick up some exercise focused boxing DVD. You could also watch boxing movies about Ali, Tyson, foreman etc. I am sure those would help. If you have a playstation 3 , Xbox 360 or Wii there are probably some good boxing arcade games as well as training exercise type games that will help you master the basics and become good. These are generally cheap if older and in the used section at the gaming stores like GameStop (one of my favorite retail stores). If you are more into kickboxing, I know Jillian Michaels has one. She is really popular with the girls on VST. With all these options, you may be able to save the costs of hiring an actual boxing trainer until you are more advanced in your techniques. Just a suggestion.

I have been a boxer for a good deal of my life. Dvd's and books will not get you where you need to go. Im not sure where you live but joining a local gym is the best thing to get you in shape and actually learn the science. Im not talking your planet fitness or strip mall boxing lessons gym. Im talking a community center or local boxing gym thats been around for a while. Community centers usually charge about 50 or 100 a year. It will also help with the anxiety of being overweight and gaining confidence back. I hope this helps, it has helped me and i lost my first hundred pounds within 5 months after i decided to start boxing again.

Jeez, while I have no clue about boxing, you are going to one kick ass healthy strong lady!

You go girl!

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