Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitness

(4.75 Stars)This is a very easy read. It's brief and to the point without skipping important details and without being incomplete. The tone is instructional and educational and speaks to you like a friendly trainer.Great for the beginner.The photographs are some of the most complete and effective photos for training I've seen. You know how in some books an explanation of a technique is given and the photo along with the explanation just doesn't make any sense whatsoever - well - this book should be used as a model for future books as the photos along with the explanations are among the best I've seen.The book is broken up into 9 chapters - from equipment to sparring.Boxing EquipmentWrapping Your Hands (among the best I've seen)StancePunchesMovementCombinationsDefenceRing Strategy and Boxing StyleTrainingChapter 8 is my favorite - Ring Strategy and Boxing Style. The descriptions of boxing styles are complimented by descriptions on how to fight against that style. I thought that was a great touch.The one thing I would have liked to have seen is more of an explanation as to why specific exercises are recommended - ex: what are the benefits for doing pull ups.Again - great book - great for the beginner and for the more advanced student this is a good reference for honing your techniques.

As a beginning boxer, I found this book to be very helpful; Danna outlines all the basics from the orthodox stance, to standard punches and combinations, to ring strategy--all with detailed photographs as how-to's. The book is very informative, easy to follow and makes even hand-wrapping look like an art form. I highly recommend it to anyone who is entering the wonderful sweat-filled world of boxing.

I highly recommend this book to beginners as well as advanced boxers. Scott has a fresh perspective and articulates her understanding of the sport clearly. The photographs are also helpful in understanding how to apply the skills described.

it can be intimidating to enter a class like boxing having no clue as to what you're doing. danna scott's book is an excellent resource for any boxer, but particularly for a beginner who really wants to master form. not to mention that the shiny, high-waisted shorts are just so flattering on those models; i feel a new trend coming on....

I've been taking fitness boxing classes for the past few years & have purchased several of the published training guides. Danna Scott's have been by far the best. The explanations along with the photographs are first rate. I highly recommend this book for beginners or advanced boxers. There's something for everyone.