Found this on the Dragon Door Forums — shows how serious training with kettlebells can pay off well beyond what you might expect.
I had my first boxing match this weekend. It was my first time stepping in the ring period. I’ve never been trained by a boxing coach, sparred with anybody, or hit the heavy bag. I do, however, train with kettlebells like they’re going out of style and do my best to be the strongest and most conditioned as possible.
My opponent was shorter than me by 5″ but weighed 2 more pounds. My weight class was light heavyweight. He was a good bit stronger than me and could hit like a freight train. I ended up winning but it wasn’t because I was a superior fighter…………it’s because I was more conditioned.
Although he was stronger and about the same speed, he didn’t have enough gas in his tank the last 2 rounds but mine was still half full. Just wanted to share another benefit of Hardstyle kettlebell training. My heart and lungs is what brought me my victory and I can only attribute it to KBs. Thanks for reading.
Philip Davis, RKC
Congrats Philip, and keep it up!
Anyone considering using kettlebells to cross-train for sports, take note.
Here’s a little hint to take this beyond what Philip experienced.
If you’re a boxer and you have to go for 3 minute rounds with 1 minute breaks, map your kettlebell work to that. 3 minutes on, 1 minute recovery. And repeat for as many rounds as you need to be on for.
The stamina you build will be UNSTOPPABLE!
Not a boxer? Map the time to your requirements for your sport.
Pretty soon you’ll be smoking all comers…
Stay strong!
