3 Roadwork Sessions Boxers Should Do Weekly
- Ravi Deol
- Oct 26
- 2 min read
Updated: 8 hours ago
Every boxer knows how important running is for boxing performance in the ring. It helps with breathing and control under fatigue. Roadwork is where conditioning helps with your mindset as it releases endorphins. It’s how you build that engine to push in round six like it’s round one which is called conditioning.
Let’s break down 3 sessions every boxer should hit each week to stay sharp, explosive, and fight ready.
1. The Long Run (Endurance which helps with stamina)
Duration: 45 minutes
Pace yourself nice and steady and controlled about 60–70% effort.
The long run builds your aerobic base, helps clear lactic acid and improves recovery between rounds. Keep breathing relaxed and stay smooth with your stride.
2. Interval Sprints (Fight Conditioning)
Example:
10 x 100m sprints with 45 seconds rest
or 10 x 30-second hill sprints with 60 seconds rest
This replicates fight pace and bursts of power followed by quick recovery. Interval sprints build explosiveness, footwork sharpness and anaerobic capacity.
3. Tempo Runs (Fight Rhythm Training)
Example:
3 rounds of 5 minutes hard running with 2 minutes rest
Tempo runs build pace control and mental composure. You learn when to push and when to breathe and just like managing a round in the ring.
Recovery Matters
Finish your roadwork with 5–10 minutes of walking and stretch your calves, hips, and hamstrings. Healthy joints will make your training consistent.
Don’t just run for the sake of running and run with purpose. Roadwork opens builds up lung capacity over time, mindset, recovery and discipline. Stay patient and consistent. Over time, the lungs will open up and will separate you from your competitors.
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