The impact of a boxing training program on physical fitness and technical performance effectiveness

Abstract

The aim of the recent study was to investigate the impact of boxing training intervention on general and specific physical fitness variables, as well as technical performance effectiveness (TPE) components. Thirty two male participants (aged = 22.84 ± 2.6 years) were recruited into a boxing (n=17) or control (n=15) groups. For eight weeks, both groups were carried out 3 workouts per week, comprising of sum 24 workouts of 120 minutes each (≈48 hours). General physical fitness variables (e.g. 30 m sprint test, 5×10m shuttle run test, 30 s sit ups, 10 s push-ups , standing broad jump, sit and reach test), specific physical fitness variables (e.g. lead hand punch 30s, rear hand punch 30s, total punches 30s, total punches in 1m) and TPE components (e.g. defensive skills effectiveness, offensive skills effectiveness, and total TPE) were investigated before and after post the training interventions. After eight weeks, significant differences were noted (P< 0.05) among the boxing and control groups within the post measurements, to the preferability of the boxing group. Boxing intervention was more efficient to develop physical fitness and TPE variables better than traditional intervention. Boxing coaches should utilize specific physical fitness exercises next to technical and tactical drills which comprise the vital components of effectual contest.