Boxing aerobic workouts are hot for athletic cross-training, aerobic conditioning, and both upper- and lower-body strengthening. Michael Olajide Jr, 12-year boxing veteran and former World Middleweight contender, is a major instructor in this field.

Born in Liverpool, England, Michael Olajide and his family moved to Vancouver, Canada, in 1970. At age 18, Michael began his career as a professional boxer trained by his father and renowned boxing coaches Hector Rocca and Angelo Dundee. “My father taught me how important conditioning is to being a true champion,” Michael says. “I think that advice has always stayed with me.” Known as “Silk” for his exceptionally smooth footwork, hand speed and head movement, Michael’s boxing record was 28 wins and 4 losses – with 20 wins by knockout. Michael earned four championship titles and became the No 1 ranked middleweight contender in the world. In 1991, Michael retired from the ring and created innovative and endlessly challenging athletic fitness programs, which he teaches worldwide. He is also a fight technician for major movies. Michael’s workouts have earned widespread acclaim. He was dubbed “the undisputed champion of boxing fitness” by Sports Illustrated.

Michael paid the price for his pugilistic glory. The eye patch is not part of a calculated image. He is legally blind in his right eye, and his 1991 retirement from boxing was the result of his eye injury. “I wasn’t seeing ‘em coming anymore,” Michael says.

Trainer's Edge: Killer Abs and Back with Michael Olajide The Trainer’s Edge Video Series was designed to bring the benefits of one-on-one training with the masters of the fitness industry into anyone’s home. These talented and experienced trainers work with celebrity clients, professional sports athletes and other trainers to guide them to achieve weight loss, a tone body and overall optimal fitness. They are the trend setters and the source of what is new and innovative in fitness today. Michael Olajide designed this 40 minute program to work your body’s core, the abs and back. The core is the center of your body’s strength and by strengthening the core muscles you strengthen and tone the entire body. The program was developed through Michael’s years of boxing training and uses twisting, punching, jumping and floor work with the body’s natural resistance to achieve maximum results. Available to buy from amazon.com and amazon.co.uk

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Everlast Beginner Instructional Video Ideal for boxers and athletes of all skill levels. Learn secrets from the former world champion. Activities in this session include: Warm-up Jump rope Wrap hands Proper stance Master the jab Power punch and combinations Stretch and cool down Available to buy from amazon.com and amazon.co.uk

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