Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets

Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

Boxing

Boxing is a combat sport characterised by high paced, high intensity action requiring both aerobic and anaerobic fitness as well as considerable skill. Boxing is contested in both amateur and professional competitions with the Olympic Games the pinnacle of amateur boxing.

About Boxing

Boxing is a striking combat sport that is contested in both amateur and professional competitions with the Olympic Games the pinnacle of amateur boxing. Bouts consist of 3 x 3 minute rounds for men and 4 x 2 minute rounds for women with 1-minute rest between rounds. Successive bouts in a tournament are fought over a number of days with one bout per day. The format in professional boxing varies widely and may include up to 10 or more rounds in a bout. Boxin...

Member's Content

Log in to see the full Factsheet and download the PDF

Log In Now