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But if you stay prepared and take the weather seriously, you’ll be able to enjoy a safe and successful winter workout.\n\nWatch the Windchill\nWe’re serious about this! No matter what type of training you’re doing and how long you’re outside, knowing when to go back inside is critical. When the windchill falls below -18 degrees F, frostbite takes only 30 minutes to set it. It’s also important to remember that if you get wet while working out in the cold – like running in the rain or the snow – it will be harder for your body to maintain its core temperature, and you risk physical injury and illness. \n\nProtect Your Extremities\nWhen you exercise, your body is sending all the blood it can to your core, leaving your extremities – head, hands, ears, and feet – to fend for themselves. This makes them especially vulnerable to frostbite. Here are some easy ways to protect yourself:\n\nWear thin wicking gloves beneath a pair of heavier wool- or fleece-lined mittens. That’s right – double the coverage! \n\nInvest in sneakers a half size larger than normal so you can comfortably wear thicker socks\n\nWear a hat or headband that covers your ears\n\nOn colder days, consider a ski mask, hunting mask, or balaclava that protects your face\n\nWear Layers\nWhen you exercise in the cold, your body goes through a roller coaster of temperatures. As your heart rate increases, you will start to feel warmer than you really are. But as your sweat evaporates, it pulls heat from your body, and suddenly you’re cold again. The answer to this Catch 22 is to wear layers that you can take off and put on as needed. Wearing a synthetic layer against your skin will help wick away sweat, and a fleece layer on top of that will provide insulation. For your top layer, consider something waterproof and wind-resistance. Avoid cotton at all costs; once it gets wet, it stays wet, and your body won’t be able to re-regulate its core temperature. \n\nDon’t Forget Sunscreen\nJust because it’s not hot out doesn’t mean the sun won’t burn. In fact, if you’re exercising in the snow or at high altitudes, the sun will be even more likely to burn your skin. If you’re exercising in the cold consistently, always wear sunscreen, a lip balm with sunscreen, and sunglasses. ","How do you work out in cold weather?",{"_uid":958,"answer":959,"question":960,"component":670},"cec91481-87c0-479c-866f-7ac6986ed5ed","Motivating yourself through the dark months can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible. Do these easy cold-weather workout hacks:\n\nInvest in New Activewear\nWhen the cold weather hits, we all want to hunker down and hibernate in our cozy homes. To help you get outside, treat yourself to some new workout gear that excites you. It’s hard not to want to show off a new outfit, and wearing workout clothes that make you look and feel good can be an instant confidence boost!\n\nFind a Workout Buddy\nAccountability! Accountability! Accountability! Finding a workout buddy is a great way to get through cold-weather workouts. The social interaction will rejuvenate you, and the opportunity to set goals and meet people who will motivate you.\n\nBenefits of Working Out in the Cold\nWorking out in the cold weather can help you stay fit, keep your mind sharp, and ward off winter illnesses. \n\nCombat Seasonal Affective Disorder\nShorter days and less natural light can take a toll on your emotional and mental state. While exercise is known to be a mood booster year-round, it’s especially important during the colder months when sunlight and endorphins are in short supply. Fresh air and exercise will help overcome and prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), anxiety, and depression.  \n\nBoost Your Immune System\nRegular physical activity is great for maintaining a strong immune system, which is especially vital in the colder months when viral diseases are running rampant. It may be tempting to stay inside and stay away from others, but working out in cold weather will actually help you build up the resistance you need if a bug ever comes your way.\n\nDiverse Training Options\nDo you know what you can’t do in the summer? Ski! Snowboard! Ice skate! Play hockey on the lake! The cold weather offers numerous exciting exercise opportunities that don’t even feel like working out! \n\nBurn More Calories\nThis may sound like a myth but stay with us. When you’re exercising in the cold, your body has to work that much harder to maintain its core temperature. This means your metabolism is going through the roof and your body is burning more calories and more fat. They weren’t lying when they said summer bodies are built in the winter! 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The answer to this Catch 22 is to wear layers that you can take off and put on as needed. Wearing a synthetic layer against your skin will help wick away sweat, and a fleece layer on top of that will provide insulation. For your top layer, consider something waterproof and wind-resistance. Avoid cotton at all costs; once it gets wet, it stays wet, and your body won’t be able to re-regulate its core temperature. ",{"type":767,"attrs":1045,"content":1046},{"level":990},[1047],{"text":1048,"type":736},"Don’t Forget Sunscreen",{"type":732,"content":1050},[1051],{"text":1052,"type":736},"Just because it’s not hot out doesn’t mean the sun won’t burn. In fact, if you’re exercising in the snow or at high altitudes, the sun will be even more likely to burn your skin. If you’re exercising in the cold consistently, always wear sunscreen, a lip balm with sunscreen, and sunglasses. ",{"type":767,"attrs":1054,"content":1055},{"level":769},[1056],{"text":1057,"type":736},"Getting Motivated to Workout in the Cold ",{"type":732,"content":1059},[1060],{"text":1061,"type":736},"Motivating yourself through the dark months can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible. Do these easy cold-weather workout hacks:",{"type":767,"attrs":1063,"content":1064},{"level":990},[1065],{"text":1066,"type":736},"Invest in New Activewear",{"type":732,"content":1068},[1069,1071,1078],{"text":1070,"type":736},"When the cold weather hits, we all want to hunker down and hibernate in our cozy homes. 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The social interaction will rejuvenate you, and the opportunity to set goals and meet people who will motivate you.",{"type":767,"attrs":1099,"content":1100},{"level":990},[1101],{"text":1102,"type":736},"Benefits of Working Out in the Cold",{"type":732,"content":1104},[1105],{"text":1106,"type":736},"Working out in the cold weather can help you stay fit, keep your mind sharp, and ward off winter illnesses. ",{"type":767,"attrs":1108,"content":1109},{"level":990},[1110],{"text":1111,"type":736},"Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder",{"type":732,"content":1113},[1114],{"text":1115,"type":736},"Shorter days and less natural light can take a toll on your emotional and mental state. While exercise is known to be a mood booster year-round, it’s especially important during the colder months when sunlight and endorphins are in short supply. 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As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!” ",{"name":140,"created_at":141,"published_at":142,"updated_at":143,"id":144,"uuid":145,"content":1162,"slug":140,"full_slug":325,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":1167,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":327,"first_published_at":328,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1168,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":147,"name":148,"topics":1163,"component":118,"meta_info":1164,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1165,"cover_image":1166,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[156,184,211,238,265,292],{"_uid":315,"title":316,"plugin":43,"description":317},{"id":319,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":321,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":323,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2023-01-29 00:00",{"_uid":1171,"title":1172,"plugin":43,"description":1173},"a2967046-db13-4bfd-a370-fc69885507e1","Tips for Exercising in Cold Weather | FightCamp","Trees are bare, snow is on the ground, and you’re ready to work out outside. Use FightCamp’s tips for exercising in cold weather this winter.",{"id":1175,"alt":1176,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1176,"filename":1177,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},7026564,"FightCamp - Tips for Exercising in Cold Weather","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/ab5f6ea3fb/fightcamp-tips-for-exercising-in-cold-weather.png","Trees are bare, snow is on the ground, and you’re ready to work out outside. Before you face the winter elements use these tips for exercising in cold weather. ",[],"tips-for-exercising-in-cold-weather","blogs/tips-for-exercising-in-cold-weather",-5800,[935],"dcf35471-0d0c-4244-8612-c7abfe1dca0f","2023-01-27T20:55:42.336Z",[],{"name":1188,"created_at":1189,"published_at":1190,"updated_at":1191,"id":1192,"uuid":1193,"content":1194,"slug":1596,"full_slug":1597,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1598,"tag_list":1599,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":936,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1600,"first_published_at":1190,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":939,"alternates":1601,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"How to Find Your Motivation to Work Out","2023-01-30T17:21:33.152Z","2023-01-30T17:53:55.828Z","2023-01-30T17:53:55.856Z",254415037,"b3e8eacd-ed13-475b-b02a-cd05c1720f33",{"_uid":1195,"faqs":1196,"title":1188,"topic":1205,"author":1220,"content":1221,"category":1577,"schedule":1585,"component":923,"meta_info":1586,"cover_image":1590,"description":1594,"contributors":1595},"bec7e6c6-c003-4f07-b17c-144a55ad9cb0",[1197,1201],{"_uid":1198,"answer":1199,"question":1200,"component":670},"26ccaf0d-f3fa-4846-9592-6908d00f09fd","Motivation\nMotivation at its essence comes from external, outside sources. Motivation is typically watched, read, or listened to and makes an individual want to act on their needs or wants in life.\n\n-Movies\n-Books\n-Quotes\n-Speeches\n-Social media posts\n-Success stories\n\nThese are things that essentially make you want to start something, like a workout.\n\nDetermination\nDetermination is derived from internal inspiration. It is the ability to find and have your own will to do something, start something, or make a change. It is in most neuro experts' opinion, the most powerful form of inspiration, and once driven, an individual is hardly persuaded in a different direction.\n\nWhile both have an integral part to play in everyone's life, making that switch from motivated to internally driven, especially when it comes to fitness, is easier said than done. Sometimes all you need to be is motivated to have a better relationship and a health/life/play balance. ","What is the difference between motivation and determination?",{"_uid":1202,"answer":1203,"question":1204,"component":670},"1da549b6-9bb9-424f-b5dc-2916ecc1d18c","Here are some tips to stay motivated and different scenarios that you might face where that motivational drive isn't what you want it to be, and how you can find the means to stay with your fitness routine.\n\n1. Working Out at Home\nThe wonderful thing about working out from home is that it offers numerous benefits. Being able to do it whenever you want, day or night, no waiting in line to use gym equipment, no commute to and from, the list goes on. Sometimes home workouts can have the exact opposite effect.\n\nThis typically arises because we are most comfortable in our own homes. Once we are done with the work day and back at home, it's all too easy to get comfortable and not want to get up and start that workout. So, how do you manage this?\n\nSet aside time - Set aside specific times each day for exercise, making sure to block off calendars if it’s during the middle of the day, or carve out 20/30 minutes before or after work. That time is protected and you made plans for it.\n\nTurn up the media - Really not feeling it? Blast some of your favorite pump-up jams or listen to a motivational speech or podcast.\n\nJust start - Sometimes the hardest part is just starting, but once you get going, it's easier to find the drive along the way. Remember, nobody ever regretted finishing a workout. \n\n2. Staying Committed to Exercising Daily\nSometimes it's not that we lack the motivation to work out, sometimes it is the motivation to work out consistently. That’s not to say that you have to work out seven days a week, 365 days a year, but staying adherent to consistency long-term leads to lifestyle changes. \n\nSo how can you find the motivation to exercise daily? Simple. Have active rest days. Active rest days can be utilized on a consistent basis to incorporate daily movement into your life, without overtaxing the body and nervous system. Here are some options to include on active rest days that have been shown to have numerous health benefits.\n\n-Outdoor walks/hikes in nature\n-Easy pace swims\n-Sauna sessions\n-Low-intensity yoga\n-Mobility work \n-Stretching\n\n3. Morning Workouts Before Starting the Day\nOne of the best ways to ensure that you get your workout in for the day is to do it before work or before the kids are up. Sometimes, that is easier said than done. Your bed ends up becoming too comfy and getting out from under the covers seems like a real struggle; the motivation becomes non-existent. Here's how to do it.\n\nGetting into a good morning routine starts the night before in the evening time. This means developing a routine that becomes a habit. \n\n-Turning off electronics the last hour\n-Sleeping in a blacked-out environment\n-Getting to bed at the same time each night\n-Set out your workout clothes the night before\n\nSimply incorporating a few key disciplines each night can help ensure you fall asleep quickly and get the most out of each sleep session. Then, when the alarm rings at 5 a.m. to get up for your workout, you’ll feel refreshed and ready to take on that 20 minute H.I.I.T. session.\n\n4. End-of-Day Workouts\nWhile working out before work or taking the kiddos to school may be ideal for some, it may not be an option for others. So the only option is to work out post office hours. This can sometimes be a pitfall for motivational levels. You just put in an eight or more hour day, and now you need to find the energy to work out. How do you now find motivation when you don't want to work out?\n\nHere are a couple of ways to help you get that motivation for working out at the end of the day.\n\nMake it a priority - The excuses are easy to find once you’ve put in a full day's worth of work. The truth of the matter usually comes down to not wanting it bad enough. Finding your reason “why” you work out or have certain goals can certainly help when the motivation is not there. \n\nDo it right away - The reason most fail with post-work exercise is that we get too comfy. Here is how you can combat that. Once you immediately get home from work/finish working remotely, don’t unwind just yet, get into those gym clothes, turn on your fitness app, and start your workout. \n\nFamily first - Other times it literally is not feasible to work out immediately following your nine-to-five. Some have to pick up kids, make dinner, help with homework, etc. That’s totally understandable. Here is that workaround. \n\nOnce the kids have gone to sleep and it has been at least an hour or 2 since you’ve eaten dinner, use that time for yourself and for your workout. 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Watch his skills in full effect by watching the Mayweather vs. Mosley fight.","What is Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. defense technique?\n",{"_uid":2030,"answer":2031,"question":2032,"component":670},"befbc1a2-6313-4b8c-95d1-68e45720e118","Just as Mayweather is considered the best defensive boxer of this age, many consider Pernell Whitaker the best defensive boxer of the previous boxing era. An incredibly slick southpaw fighter, Whitaker used the check lead hook and stutter step, common tools for defensive boxers to prevent opponents from lining up punches correctly. This allowed him to use his incredible reflexes to dodge seemingly hundreds of punches at a time. Here’s how these techniques work in tandem:\n\n-First, an orthodox opponent throws a jab. Whitaker slips to the outside of the jab to pivot right while simultaneously throwing a quick hook/looping jab over the top.\n-Next, the opponent turns to continue the approach, likely behind a high guard. Whitaker brings his rear foot back, giving the appearance of giving ground. When the opponent takes the bait, Whitaker instead steps out to his left, completely misaligning his opponent.\n-As the opponent turns to attack, his punches will be unbalanced and weak, allowing Whitaker to easily dodge and counter with precise, far more powerful punches.\n\nWhitaker was an all-time great when it came to boxing defense, and along with Mayweather, is one of the least hit boxers in history because he took a basic technique and elevated it to an elite level. Check out Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio Cezar Vasquez to see his work in action. ","What were Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker's defense techniques?\n",{"_uid":2034,"answer":2035,"question":2036,"component":670},"040046cf-e7b1-4875-b88f-d841673a5e49","No article about defensive boxing would be complete without “The Greatest” himself. Between the ‘Ali Shuffle’ and the Rope-a-Dope, Ali was able to confuse and bewilder opponents to the point where it truly felt like he was a ghost in the ring. Here’s how these two techniques work.\n\nThe Ali Shuffle\n-The Ali Shuffle is a visual trick used to throw off timing. To do the Ali Shuffle, you rapidly switch your front and rear foot back and forth, eventually interrupting this sequence with a punch. \n-The best way to use this technique is to intersperse it in-between stick and move style footwork to throw off the opponent’s rhythm, making them second guess the timing of their punches.\n\nThe Rope a Dope\n-The Rope a Dope is a risky strategy used to frustrate and exhaust a fighter who is low on stamina, preferably a brawler with less than stellar technique. 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These seemingly small movements make punches miss the opponent and hit air, with the appearance of little effort. Of course, anyone who has tried to employ good head movement against a seasoned boxer knows that it is anything but effortless, and requires a ton of specialized training to learn. You may be wondering how boxers train their head movement. Since it can be hard to figure out how to get better head movement, today, I want to share my favorite drills for training head movement so that you too can float like a butterfly.","How do you get better head movement in boxing?",{"_uid":2317,"answer":2318,"question":2319,"component":670},"74b93a2c-df4d-44f0-af76-d51d47c68de0","The 5 Point Pivot boxing head movement drill I do every morning without fail doubles as a perfect warm-up and is incredible for getting your body used to moving with minimal energy expended. To do this head movement drill, get into your boxing stance. Then slip to whichever side you prefer, making sure not to let your chin cross your knee. From there you have 5 options:\n\nPivot out, resetting the drill to the start (avoiding pressure and perhaps taking a better angle on your imaginary opponent)\n\nWeave under to the other side (to avoid hooks)\n\nPull back/sway (good for avoiding uppercuts)\n\nDouble dip (duck further that way to avoid a catch shot, ALWAYS follow this with an immediate big pivot or weave)\n\nThrow a punch (it's important that defense and offense are fluid) \n\nKeep mixing up what side you start on and what options you go to until they all start to flow together and take it slow. This is all about smooth, precise motion. The goal here is to get to a state where any option feels like it can lead to any other option without much actual thought based solely on reaction.","How do you do the boxing 5 Point Pivot Drill?\n",{"_uid":2321,"answer":2322,"question":2323,"component":670},"1c1d3951-34c6-4372-90bb-dc8ffb400213","I cannot stress enough how important good offense is to good defense. Without a threat to make them stop coming, it does not matter how good your head movement is you will get caught. This simple boxing dodge drill is a great and simple way to practice using head movement to set up punches that will make your opponent think twice about pressing. \n\nGet in your boxing stance (a big mirror is great here but not necessary) with a high and tight guard. \n\nFrom there slip, duck, or weave and stay in the position for a bit, feeling out where your center of gravity is. \n\nOnce you know what feels best, throw a punch from that position. \n\nUnlike the last drill, the goal here is to recognize what punch to throw from the position you’re in and to have it out as quickly as possible. This will help get you used to switching from defense to offense fluidly and taking openings the second you see them.","How do you do a boxing Frame and Shoot Drill?",{"_uid":2325,"answer":2326,"question":2327,"component":670},"bbd4e72b-10ef-48b4-ba7c-045cfb847c82","I used to dread this boxing head movement training drill so much when I first started out because it is killer on the upper legs, but it’s fantastic for training muscle memory. For this drill, the only boxing head movement equipment you’ll need is a long, straight line to follow (preferably tape at least 10-13 feet). Set up your boxing stance on the far end of the line so that each foot is on one side of it with your back to the length of the line. From there, we follow these steps, never letting your feet cross the line.\n\nThe opponent is pressuring with a jab. Slip towards your lead leg, loading up your lead hand.\n\n The opponent tries to catch your slip with a cross. Hop back with a lead check hook, slipping to your rear leg at the same time.\n\nThe opponent tries to smother you. Shuffle step back while throwing a cross (or uppercut), returning your head to a neutral position. \n\nRepeat step 1\n\nThe goal of this is again to train your body to always naturally move your head when you punch, whether going backward or forward. Speaking of forwards, we’ve reached the end of the line, and now have to go back up. Here are the steps for that half of the drill.\n\nYour opponent is holding his ground. step forward behind the jab, slipping to your rear leg (the inside).\n\nThe opponent is retreating but throwing punches. Step forward with a right cross while slipping towards your lead leg, avoiding the opponent’s check jab.\n\nThe opponent tries to hop back. Using that conveniently loaded lead hand, hop forward with a check lead hook while shifting weight back to the rear leg, both catching the opponent off balance and again taking your head far out of harm's way\n\nReturn to neutral and repeat the sequence\n\nThe purpose here is twofold. One is to get you used to one of the most common sequences in all of boxing (1-2-3 or 1-2 smother). The other is to train your body to constantly be in motion whether on offense or defense. 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These seemingly small ",{"text":2355,"type":736,"marks":2356},"movements",[2357],{"type":741,"attrs":2358},{"href":2359,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2360,"target":745,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/boxing-movement-and-footwork-training-slip-rope-drill",{},{"text":2362,"type":736}," make punches miss the opponent and hit air, with the appearance of little effort. Of course, anyone who has tried to ",{"text":2364,"type":736,"marks":2365},"employ",[2366],{"type":1530},{"text":2368,"type":736}," good head movement against a seasoned boxer knows that it is anything but effortless, and requires a ton of specialized training to learn. You may be wondering how boxers train their head movement. Since it can be hard to figure out how to get better head movement, today, I want to share my favorite drills for training head movement so that you too can float like a butterfly.",{"type":767,"attrs":2370,"content":2371},{"level":769},[2372],{"text":2373,"type":736},"3 Boxing Head Movement Drills",{"type":767,"attrs":2375,"content":2376},{"level":990},[2377],{"text":2378,"type":736},"The 5 Point Pivot Drill",{"type":732,"content":2380},[2381],{"text":2382,"type":736},"This first boxing head movement drill I do every morning without fail doubles as a perfect warm-up and is incredible for getting your body used to moving with minimal energy expended. To do this head movement drill, get into your boxing stance. Then slip to whichever side you prefer, making sure not to let your chin cross your knee. From there you have 5 options:",{"type":1008,"content":2384},[2385,2391,2397,2403,2409],{"type":1011,"content":2386},[2387],{"type":732,"content":2388},[2389],{"text":2390,"type":736},"Pivot out, resetting the drill to the start (avoiding pressure and perhaps taking a better angle on your imaginary opponent)",{"type":1011,"content":2392},[2393],{"type":732,"content":2394},[2395],{"text":2396,"type":736},"Weave under to the other side (to avoid hooks)",{"type":1011,"content":2398},[2399],{"type":732,"content":2400},[2401],{"text":2402,"type":736},"Pull back/sway (good for avoiding uppercuts)",{"type":1011,"content":2404},[2405],{"type":732,"content":2406},[2407],{"text":2408,"type":736},"Double dip (duck further that way to avoid a catch shot, ALWAYS follow this with an immediate big pivot or weave)",{"type":1011,"content":2410},[2411],{"type":732,"content":2412},[2413],{"text":2414,"type":736},"Throw a punch (it's important that defense and offense are fluid) ",{"type":732,"content":2416},[2417],{"text":2418,"type":736},"Keep mixing up what side you start on and what options you go to until they all start to flow together and take it slow. This is all about smooth, precise motion. The goal here is to get to a state where any option feels like it can lead to any other option without much actual thought based solely on reaction.",{"type":767,"attrs":2420,"content":2421},{"level":990},[2422],{"text":2423,"type":736},"Frame and Shoot Drill",{"type":732,"content":2425},[2426,2428,2432],{"text":2427,"type":736},"I cannot stress enough how important good offense is to good defense. Without a threat to make them stop coming, it does not matter how good your head movement is you ",{"text":2429,"type":736,"marks":2430},"will",[2431],{"type":1530},{"text":2433,"type":736}," get caught. This simple boxing dodge drill is a great and simple way to practice using head movement to set up punches that will make your opponent think twice about pressing. ",{"type":1008,"content":2435},[2436,2442,2448],{"type":1011,"content":2437},[2438],{"type":732,"content":2439},[2440],{"text":2441,"type":736},"Get in your boxing stance (a big mirror is great here but not necessary) with a high and tight guard. ",{"type":1011,"content":2443},[2444],{"type":732,"content":2445},[2446],{"text":2447,"type":736},"From there slip, duck, or weave and stay in the position for a bit, feeling out where your center of gravity is. ",{"type":1011,"content":2449},[2450],{"type":732,"content":2451},[2452],{"text":2453,"type":736},"Once you know what feels best, throw a punch from that position. ",{"type":732,"content":2455},[2456],{"text":2457,"type":736},"Unlike the last drill, the goal here is to recognize what punch to throw from the position you’re in and to have it out as quickly as possible. This will help get you used to switching from defense to offense fluidly and taking openings the second you see them.",{"type":767,"attrs":2459,"content":2460},{"level":990},[2461],{"text":2462,"type":736},"The Line Drill",{"type":732,"content":2464},[2465],{"text":2466,"type":736},"I used to dread this boxing head movement training drill so much when I first started out because it is killer on the upper legs, but it’s fantastic for training muscle memory. For this drill, the only boxing head movement equipment you’ll need is a long, straight line to follow (preferably tape at least 10-13 feet). Set up your boxing stance on the far end of the line so that each foot is on one side of it with your back to the length of the line. From there, we follow these steps, never letting your feet cross the line.",{"type":1008,"content":2468},[2469,2475,2481,2487],{"type":1011,"content":2470},[2471],{"type":732,"content":2472},[2473],{"text":2474,"type":736},"The opponent is pressuring with a jab. Slip towards your lead leg, loading up your lead hand.",{"type":1011,"content":2476},[2477],{"type":732,"content":2478},[2479],{"text":2480,"type":736}," The opponent tries to catch your slip with a cross. Hop back with a lead check hook, slipping to your rear leg at the same time.",{"type":1011,"content":2482},[2483],{"type":732,"content":2484},[2485],{"text":2486,"type":736},"The opponent tries to smother you. Shuffle step back while throwing a cross (or uppercut), returning your head to a neutral position. ",{"type":1011,"content":2488},[2489],{"type":732,"content":2490},[2491],{"text":2492,"type":736},"Repeat step 1",{"type":732,"content":2494},[2495],{"text":2496,"type":736},"The goal of this is again to train your body to always naturally move your head when you punch, whether going backward or forward. Speaking of forwards, we’ve reached the end of the line, and now have to go back up. Here are the steps for that half of the drill.",{"type":1008,"content":2498},[2499,2505,2511,2517],{"type":1011,"content":2500},[2501],{"type":732,"content":2502},[2503],{"text":2504,"type":736},"Your opponent is holding his ground. step forward behind the jab, slipping to your rear leg (the inside).",{"type":1011,"content":2506},[2507],{"type":732,"content":2508},[2509],{"text":2510,"type":736},"The opponent is retreating but throwing punches. Step forward with a right cross while slipping towards your lead leg, avoiding the opponent’s check jab.",{"type":1011,"content":2512},[2513],{"type":732,"content":2514},[2515],{"text":2516,"type":736},"The opponent tries to hop back. Using that conveniently loaded lead hand, hop forward with a check lead hook while shifting weight back to the rear leg, both catching the opponent off balance and again taking your head far out of harm's way",{"type":1011,"content":2518},[2519],{"type":732,"content":2520},[2521],{"text":2522,"type":736},"Return to neutral and repeat the sequence",{"type":732,"content":2524},[2525],{"text":2526,"type":736},"The purpose here is twofold. One is to get you used to one of the most common sequences in all of boxing (1-2-3 or 1-2 smother). The other is to train your body to constantly be in motion whether on offense or defense. 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Boxing head movement training is some of the most technique-heavy and precise boxing training you can find, so it's only natural that it might take a bit of time to get used to it. As long as you keep at it, it will click eventually as you find out how your body likes to move. 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