The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women: A 4-Week Head-to-Toe Makeover

by Hector Roca, Bruce Silverglade, Hilary Swank (Foreword)

Defined arms; sleek shoulders; flat, tight abs; lean, firm legs -- this is the shape that women want to get from their workouts. World-renowned trainer Hector Roca and owner Bruce Silverglade bring Gleason's Gym's boxing secrets to your home with The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women , outlining a step-by-step program that gets any woman into knockout shape -- fitter, faster, and firmer than ever in just four weeks!

Boxing is not only a dynamic fitness program but also a powerful addition to other fitness routines. Using unique combinations of muscle groups and both aerobic and weight training movements, boxing works out the entire body at one time. You'll lose weight; build lean, toned muscle; improve cardiovascular fitness; and feel physically and emotionally stronger all at once.

Roca and Silverglade break down all the boxing basics, from how to make a fist and how to stand, to more advanced boxing moves and various ways of jumping rope and include a nutritional plan to maximize results. The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women offers the ultimate workout for women who want to look their best, feel their best, and be their best.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Fitness

256 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2006

Reviews

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very clear and easy to understand. The workouts were excellent and it included a lot of helpful tips (i.e. different positions for holding your wrists and hands during pushups, coordination, breathing techniques). It also wasn't a really bland book to read. I'm glad I bought it. I really enjoy circuit training so I was thrilled with this book.

[Scottsdale Public Library]

This book includes workout schedules and boxing routines sure to whip anyone into shape. Designed with women boxers in mind, it focuses mainly on routines and repetition for those who wish to use boxing as a complete workout. These are some seriously intense workouts. Those who enjoy circuit training and regiment will enjoy this book.
-Colleen G.-

[J.W. Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

2024
Picked it back up this year to get back into fitness

2012
Went ahead and finished reading it. Now to apply it.

[Katina Blasingame · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic overview for home workouts! Great pictures and Detail for explanations

[Octavian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am an amateur boxer and a man. This book shows off boxing fundamentals++ better than most books for men. Recommended for sure.

[Farhana Faruq · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book!
Everything is SO thorough! The diagrams are excellent, in both the instructions and the program. It's easy to follow - I have and still do use the programs provided in addition to other training. It was nice to finally find boxing information directed to females. It has everything in, even what fight songs to listen too..haha..

Highly recommend it to any females new to boxing, and/or want a program to follow.

[Belinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the workouts in the book, and their approach to fitness. But alas, it wasn't meant for me. I struggle working from a book apparently. But I definitely think I'll be incorporating parts of this book into my other workout programs! I've switch to MMA/Kickboxing style workouts, but if you are interested in boxing, this is definitely a great resource to start from!

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book to give you a regimented training program. Used it in my classes.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good for strengthening and core workouts. There are a lot of exercises included and they are all illustrated (though they could use more pictures).