Boxing bag training with Alex Blanchard is not random hard hitting on a bag, but a purposeful training method that combines technique, strength and conditioning. Developed from years of experience as a 6-time European boxing champion, this training forms the basis for physical development and mental resilience.
Boxing bag training is a fundamental part of boxing that involves training on a suspended heavy bag. It combines boxing technique, strength development and cardio in one intensive form of training. With Alex, you will learn not just punches, but the entire system needed to train efficiently, cleanly and in a controlled manner.
Technique is key
Boxing bag training is not about random combinations, but technical precision and control. During training you work on:
Punch purity and correct execution of jab, direct, corner and uppercut
Footwork and position in relation to the bag
Distribution of body weight and use of hip power
Rhythm, timing and grinding in of flowing combinations
Breathing and energy distribution during intense rounds
This technical approach, based on competition experience from professional boxing, ensures sustainable progression and prevents injuries.
Boxing bag training is a full-body workout that taxes your body from head to toe:
Cardio & fitness: intense rounds that greatly improve your endurance
Strength & explosiveness: especially shoulders, arms, core and legs are strengthened
Fat burning: high calorie burn through the combination of strength and cardio
Coordination & balance: training movement patterns and body awareness
Core stability: every punch requires a stable torso and use of abdominal muscles
By working with fixed work-rest ratios—such as 3 minutes of work followed by 1 minute of rest—the rhythm used in competitive boxing, you’ll learn to perform while fatigued and push your limits.
Mental resilience through boxing bag training
In addition to the physical benefits, heavy bag training builds mental strength. Enduring intense rounds, pushing through when things get tough, and staying focused despite fatigue—these are qualities you develop while working out on the heavy bag.
The workout requires discipline, concentration, and perseverance. You’ll learn to set your own pace, manage your energy wisely, and stay in control—skills you can use not only at the gym but also in your daily life.
Boxing bag training at Alex’s is open to anyone who wants to get serious, regardless of your level:
Each training session is tailored to your level and goals, from recreational training to competition preparation.
The training sessions take place at HAUT Fitness Club at Amsteldijk 161 in Amsterdam Zuid. A professional environment with high-quality facilities, where you can train under the personal guidance of a former European champion.
Whether you’re starting boxing for the first time or have been training for years, with Alex Blanchard you’ll train according to principles from elite sports, with attention to detail and results.
Start with boxing bag training
Want to experience what boxing bag training can do for you? Then start with the Triple Try Out: three training sessions in fourteen days for €150. This way you will discover what you can really do and you will immediately build your technique, strength and discipline.
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