How to Lose Weight Rapidly for Boxing

Gearing up for a boxing match involves marine-like conditioning, strength of will and development of skills needed in the ring. Many boxers might also have to undergo a process that entails losing weight rapidly. "Making weight," the term often used by boxers when they need to rapidly lose weight to fight in a certain weight class, can be an exhaustive, mind-taxing endeavor, but is regarded as an advantage against naturally lighter opponents, because it amplifies the amount of power a fighter is able to produce based on how much he weighs.

Things You'll Need

  • Sauna or sweat suit
  • Jump rope
  • Diuretics and laxatives
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Instructions

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      Reduce significantly fluid and food intake, which will help decrease the amount of water and solid mass you have stored in your body. Replenish your body with the proper nutrients, however, as there are serious risks of dehydration and malnutrition, which could threaten your body's ability to regulate its temperature. If you feel nausea, dizziness, fatigue and difficulty concentrating, you may be at risk for dehydration, according to a study published by the National Sports Information Service.

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      Exercise vigorously in hot environments, such as jump roping in saunas or jogging in the hot sun, which will reduce your water weight and raise your metabolism, helping you to burn more calories. Wear a "sauna suit" or any garment that traps heat in your body while you exercise, to augment the sweating process.

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      Ingest moderate laxatives and diuretics, because these substances help to clean out your gastrointestinal tract and to excrete excess fluids from your body. Caffeine is a safe option, according to data compiled by the Mayo Clinic, as it decreases the amount of water in your body by increasing the amount of urine you expel, while also acting as a natural laxative.