You’re Gassing Out Because You Don’t Train Like This
- marksmanboxing
- 6 days ago
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Every boxer says they are fit until the third round hits, and the arms feel like bricks. That isn’t just poor cardio — it is poor conditioning structure.
I am Aarron Morgan, a Licensed BBBofC Trainer and former professional boxer. During my career, I learned that most fighters don’t need to train harder; they need to train smarter. The secret to a strong gas tank is progressive conditioning — not random runs.
This 6-week plan builds fight-specific endurance, the kind that keeps you moving and punching when others fade.
Why Most Boxers Gas Out Early
Here is the truth: most fighters train like athletes, not fighters. They jog long distances but never simulate the explosive bursts of a real fight. Real ring conditioning must combine:
Short bursts of high intensity
Active recovery between rounds
Breath control under pressure
The 6-Week Gas Tank Framework
This structure rebuilds your engine and conditions your lungs for the demands of boxing.
Weeks 1–2: Build the Base
Focus: consistent roadwork, low-intensity tempo
3 steady runs (30–40 mins)
2 explosive bag or circuit sessions Goal: strengthen heart and lungs for foundation endurance.
Weeks 3–4: Develop Speed Endurance
Focus: controlled bursts
2 sprint sessions (6×100m)
3 bag sessions with 30-second max-output rounds Goal: adapt to repeated high-intensity bursts without burnout.
Weeks 5–6: Fight Simulation
Focus: conditioning under fatigue
2 full fight-simulation days (8–10 rounds with 30s rest)
3 shorter runs (20 mins) focused on recovery breathing Goal: deliver consistent output from bell to bell.
The Key Difference — Controlled Recovery
Conditioning isn’t about never feeling tired; it is about recovering faster between bursts. Train your breathing to recover within 10 seconds between rounds. That’s the difference between panic and control when you are deep in a fight.
The Complete 6-Week Plan
This full plan is available inside the Marksman Digital Hub. The 6-Week Gas Tank Guide includes:
Structured weekly plans
Sprint and circuit templates
Recovery drills
Professional conditioning notes from my fight camps
Train like a fighter who never fades — build the conditioning that wins fights.
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