March 3, 2009
Knockout Fitness - Boxing Workouts to Get You in the Best Shape of Your Life
Jack Gardner READ TIME: 1 MIN.
Boxers are some of the world's strongest athletes. The strength and dexterity required for boxing takes hours of training to achieve. Knockout Fitness by Andy and Jamie Dumas, now available from Skyhourse Publishing, is a guide to help the amateur athlete learn about boxing, integrate traditional boxing training techniques into their work out, and improve speed and dexterity.
Canadians Andy and Jamie Dumas have been seen on several television shows in Canada and the US talking about how boxing is a sport that is a great work out for both men and women, and their new book takes you step by step through several of their training techniques. "Knockout Fitness" is filled with photographs so as to never leave the reader in the dark about how an exercise is completed. The authors both recommend the acquisition of a certified boxing trainer for someone who is interested in taking up boxing as a sport, but the workouts incorporate both specific boxing training as well as traditional cardiovascular exercises.
"Knockout Fitness" is the first boxing training book endorsed by the World Boxing Council. It is detailed and descriptive with words of inspiration and encouragement to help every athlete from husband and wife team of Andy and Jamie Dumas. Whether a beginner or advanced student, this volume assists them in meeting their fitness and training goals. If you're looking for something different to spice up your exercise routine, "Knockout Fitness" may be just the thing for you.
Jack Gardner has been producing theater in Dallas and Fort Lauderdale for the past 8 years. He has performed in operas, musicals and dramatic works as well as doing voice-over and radio work. Jack lives in South Florida with his three dogs.