The Adventure begins

Hello
And welcome to my new blog.
As from tomorrow I am taking part in Jersey's White Collar Boxing, which for those who don't know what that means, I shall explain.

The origins of White Collar boxing are often debated, but Gleasons Gym in New York is widely regarded as the original gym, to start these events off.
White Collar Boxing was started when businessmen began boxing training for fitness, but some wanted to do more than 'just pads', but were unable to get an actual fight, due to age, ability etc.

So bouts were set up, where they could 'enter the ring' and compete against someone of similar skills and weight, allowing them that one off experience.

So why am I doing it ?

Basically, I need a challenge and something to train for (a goal) which I feel is important for anyone, without targets and goals it can become hard to stay focused on your training and nutrition, when it doesn't really matter.

Also I see it as a massive challenge for me to do something I have never attempted before, although I have already heard people say it will be easy for me as I'm a Personal Trainer, which somehow makes you brilliant at any physical activity ?!?! (I wish)
Learning a new set of skills, from highly skilled people is something I'm really looking forward to, plus the fact I get the chance to make a ring entrance in front of 600 people at the end of it (and hopefully win) appeals to my non shy side.

So as from tomorrow I will have begin 10 weeks of 3 times a week, boxing training, learning and honing as much boxing skill as I can.
But I will also be looking to set myself up with a Strength and Conditioning program, which will work alongside the boxing sessions, getting myself as strong (in the right areas) and in top physical condition as possible, before entering that ring.


Along with the training I will be keeping you up to date on my nutrition as I go, as this is as important (if not more important) to my results as the actual training.

I will be sticking mainly to Dax Moy's Elimination Diet, which I have followed before and lost 16lbs in 30 days, while increasing my health, strength and fitness as I went (this isn't some quick fix diet, but a lifelong nutrition plan) I will speak more about this as I go, but it is available to download free, here http://www.londonpersonaltrainingstudio.com/eliminationdiet/

I will be posting 'before' photos with weight and body measurements tomorrow, with a report from first session and training from earlier in the day.


Looking forward to the journey and sharing it with you

Craig :-)