Music is my motivation

Dec 9th, 2009 by Funkster | read more

After several weeks of not carrying out my short little workouts due to stresses at home, writers block, and pretty much feeling out of sorts with myself, I today finally set off to the gym with a mission in mind…to get sweaty in less than thirty minutes.
This workout took a little over 30 minutes including [...]

Topics: body weight training, boxing, ipod, Medicine ball, Motivation, music, music motivation, press-ups, shadow boxing, skipping rope, the prodigy

Get Fit Fast

Jun 8th, 2009 by Funkster | read more

This workout should take approximately 45 minutes. As I always state in my workouts, get some great, motivating music on. It will push you further when you feel the strain.
Items Required

Boxing gloves
Skipping rope
Stability Ball (optional)
Medicine Ball 6kg or heavier (optional)

The Workout

Perform some gentle skipping to warm up. Do around 3-4 minutes of skipping.

Perform 3 minutes [...]

Topics: boxing, chinnies, circuit, double unders, jump rope, Medicine ball, sit-ups, Skipping, Stability ball

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Wins with Style

May 3rd, 2009 by julius santos | read more

Despite the threat of swine flu and the bad weather down south, the Philippines and the Pinoys are in a celebratory mood today. Why? Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao did it again, that’s why. After beating Ricky Hatton on round two with a TKO, Pacman once again put the Philippines on the map and made Filipino’s proud.
We [...]

Topics: boxing, local news, opinions, pinoy, triumph, victory

The Exhauster

Apr 23rd, 2009 by Funkster | read more

I’ve designed another workout which takes approximately 40 minutes and is super intensive. It incorporates jump rope, weight training, plyometrics, anaerobic training and bodyweight training.
Equipment required

Boxing gloves
Boxing bag
Skipping rope
Barbells with decent weights
5-10 kg dumbbells
Exercise mat

Exercise method

Perform about 3 minutes of skipping

Move to the boxing bag and perform jabs, straight shots and uppercuts while staying on [...]

Topics: anaerobic training, bodyweight training, boxing, jump rope, plyometrics, weight training

The 40 minute circuit

Apr 20th, 2009 by Funkster | read more

I have designed another super intensive workout, which I’ve named the 40 minute circuit. All it takes is 40 minutes of your time, a stop watch, boxing gloves, a mat, weights and a skipping rope.
The Workout
You will perform 4 sets of this circuit, which will be exhausting to the body, but try to work through [...]

Topics: anaerobic, basal metabolic rate, bodyweight training, boxing, deadlifts, plyometrics, skipping rope, weights

Boxing Circuit

Apr 15th, 2009 by Funkster | read more

This workout is rather intensive, motivating and will burn a large amount of calories in a short space of time, as well as burning fat for up to 48 hours afterward because of the stress to your muscles.

Topics: boxing, boxing bag, co-ordination, jab, jump rope, speed, stamina, straight punch, uppercut

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