Corporate boxing. How to get fit enough in 2 months.

[mattnovak]

Yes, yes - I know. Pugilism = council.

That dealt with, I have signed up for a charity boxing match on December 1st. Training starts in October and is held twice a week for 8 weeks - presumably to teach the standard moves and rules.

I'm not too unfit, and have been going to the gym at lunch 3 times a week for about 18 months, but probably need to shed about 3-5 kilos to be at my sveltest.... given that the match itself consists of 3 x 2 minute rounds, I'm guessing I'll need to work on:

Cardio (for stamina)
Diet (to lose the weight)
Strength
Giving up booze for 2 months

I'm 38 years old, 5' 10'', 77kg.

Any tips?

Ta,

Matt

[mattnovak]

Thanks for the replies, all. Certainly food for thought!

'Induction night' is next Monday 1st. In teh mean time:

I have a heavy bag in the garage which I will be using
Squash a couple of times a week too, as per normal
Cardio at lunchtime (cross train at the gym)

Now I just need to practice getting hit in the face; its been a few years.

Everything begins on Monday, if anyone is interested I'll post my stats / progress etc.

cheers,

Matt