People often ask what training I do each day. In this video lesson I talk you through a typical day of training. It is for martial artists, boxers and self-defence students who want ideas for structuring their own routine.

I will not list the details here, because the point of watching is to see it for yourself. What I can do is explain the principles that any good daily routine should follow.

Consistency Beats Intensity

The most important thing about daily training is that it is daily, or close to it. A routine you can keep up for years is worth far more than a brutal programme you abandon after three weeks. Your body adapts to what you do regularly, not to what you do once.

That means being realistic. Work, family and age all affect what you can do. Build a routine that fits your life rather than one that fights it.

Balance the Elements

A good routine covers several things over the course of a day or a week:

  • Skill work, such as shadowboxing, drills or technique practice
  • Conditioning, short and hard or longer and steady, depending on your goals
  • Strength and mobility, so you can keep moving well as you get older
  • Recovery, including rest, sleep and easy days

Not every day needs everything. Some days will be heavy on skill, others on fitness, and some should be light.

Train With Purpose

Every session should have a reason. Know what you are working on before you start, whether it is one punch, one drill or simply moving well. Purposeful training gets results far quicker than just turning up and going through the motions.

Listen to Your Body

As you get older this becomes more important. Push hard when you can, and back off when your body tells you to. Missing one session to recover is better than missing a month through injury.

Take It Further

If you want to build your own routine with direct guidance, have a look at Private Mentoring. To train with me in person, see my Training Camps.