| Mad dog's Boxercise is an exercise based on the training concepts boxers use to keep fit, and who better than Wayne to teach you the basics, and help you get fit with his many tried and tested methods acquired in his 20 years with lots of success in the boxing world. Classes or sessions can take a variety of formats and will be built around you or the class, but a typical one may involve shadow-boxing, skipping, hitting pads, punchbags, shuttle-runs,and some core groundwork exercises. Most boxercise classes are aimed at men and women of all ages and fitness standards. As no class involves the physical hitting of an opponent, it is a fun, challenging and a safe workout. Boxing training is for everyone: Whatever your size, shape or sex. Remember, every boxer will have started from ground level, so anyone and everyone can work their way up to a good level of fitness. Release your aggression: Boxing training is a great way to do that, making you feel calm because all the aggression is very channelled and controlled. Even though there is no physical contact, it enables you to feel in control of your body and more confident about protecting yourself if you are required to. Increase your discipline: Many people don't appreciate that boxing training is about discipline, and it's a great way to increase that into other areas of your life also. Boxercise for KIDS - Encouraging our kids to be more active... With so much concern growing over child fitness and obesity with the kids of today becoming less active physically with consoles and computers taking over much of there spare time, Boxercise has the perfect answer to providing healthy fitness classes that are great fun. Children's energy can be channelled into an activity that will give them confidence and improve self-esteem. Boxercise is one of the most effective forms of cross-training available today. It combines use of both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems with the systematic recruitment of both fast and slow twitch muscle fibres in a manner that not only ensures a diverse workout, but also enhances sports specific senses, including hand-eye co-ordination, balance and timing. Boxercise classes are always fun, energetic and addictive. Why Choose Boxercise? Boxercise is fun!,and helps develop your child's concentration, confidence and social skills in sociable and fun environment. Kids are encouraged to work as a team, exercise their hearts and co-ordination skills. Wayne's Classes offer variation incorporating Boxercise skills. Wayne's background Wayne competed at a high level at both amateur and professional for over 20 years, and has enjoyed much success at both levels. Turning professional after a Amateur career that seen him rise to the top of his weight division. Wayne turned professional in 1999 and was given the ringname of Wayne Mad Dog Elcock byhis then manager Frank Maloney ,which he still uses today. Mad Dog went on to capture four belts and also challenge for another World crown the prestigious I.B.F. Wayne is a former holder of the coveted Lonsdale belt (British title) ,W.B.U World Middleweight title, ands is also the former undefeated English and W.B.F International title holder. Training experience Although Wayne is still an active professional boxer the training field is not a new area to Wayne, and he added his newly acquired boxercise qualification to another training qualification gained a few years back as a professional boxing trainer. Wayne has gained a wealth of experience over the years training and working with some of the sports best known trainers both here and abroad, working with the hugely experienced Paddy & Tommy Lynch who are among the most successful trainers here in the UK with 13 past British champions to there credit, and they are also still Wayne's trainers today. Wayne has also made frequent visits to the the USA to continue to work with World renowned and highly respected and trainer of former World Champions the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Irish Steve Collins Goody Petronelli . Conditioning and nutrition Wayne has had the benefit of working with some of the best in the sport world working with both Chelsea and Charlton Athletic football clubs top conditioners and nutritionists in his 3 years spent living in London. The benefits gained from the experience helped Wayne understand and learn more about what the body needs and requires to maintain the high fitness and energy levels required a the top of any sport. Science in sport and understanding the right diet for you is a major factor, and one Wayne believes has helped contribute massively to his past success, and is also the main reason he can still compete at the highest level today at an age where most boxers in the past would have long retired. |
