Drills
Breathing round

RingsideReady

Breathing round

Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.

category

conditioning

difficulty

beginner

objective

Attach one sharp breath out to every punch, until it happens without thinking.

setup

Clear space. This one works well as the last round of a session.

rounds

2

round seconds

120

rest seconds

45

equipment

  • timer

steps

  • Throw slow single punches, breathing out sharply on each.
  • Then throw pairs — two punches, two breaths.
  • If you find yourself holding your breath, slow down rather than pushing on.