WATCH: Boxing Fitness Test – Yo Yo Intermittent Recovery Test

Looking for a boxing fitness test to evaluate strengths, areas for improvement and effectiveness of training camps?

Look no further as we have defined a boxing specific fitness testing package that is supported by scientific evidence. Boxing Science use results from the range of tests to define the key performance indicators for boxing and how beneficial sport science training interventions are on physical performance of boxers.

Here we share a short video of the infamous test we use to analyse a boxer’s aerobic fitness.

Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test

• Tests the ability to repeat high intensity exercise with a short, intermittent recovery.

• Strong relationships for Yo-Yo performance with competitive experience and age for 30 amateur boxers.

• Reliable and recognised test used predominantly in professional football, hockey and rugby.

• The average improvements since the Combat Conditioning 10 week training clusters began is 11.6%, with one amateur seeing a massive 22 % improvement from just 10 months of sport science support.

Want to give our testing a go? See our testing packages page for more information on how you can receive detailed information on your physical performance – strengths, areas for improvement and training recommendations