I hope you’re enjoying these audio/video versions of ;Drill Sergent Bruce THE Boxer’. It’s taking me a little longer to create these ones…But I hope to catch up with the written ones soon, and have both in one post! Until then, Hit play and sit back and enjoy! ๐ช๐ผ ๐
EYES FRONT, YOU DROOL-DRIPPING DUMBBELLS! Welcome to the PAIN PALACE!! This isย Bruce THE Boxer, your barkinโ, boxinโ, no-excuses fitness commander โ and today weโre not jumping, tugging, or flyingโฆย weโre talking REST. Yeah, you heard me. But donโt get any ideas about slacking off โย this is tactical recovery, not a holiday.
DAY 4 DRILL: โSTAND DOWN โ RECOVERY MODEโ.
Listen up, you biscuit-brained bone-chewers… Youโve been jumping like kangaroos, tugging like maniacs, and sweating puddles the size of swimming pools. If youโve been hitting every drill like I ordered, then your muscles are screaming louder than a squeaky toy in a blender.
GOOD. That means youโre doing it right!!
But now comes one of the most critical weapons in your training arsenal โ SLEEP. Thatโs right. Recovery isnโt weakness โ itโs strategy. And while you’re snoring like a bulldog after leg day, your body is secretly rebuilding itself into a muscle-clad machine of glory.
HERE’S WHY SLEEP IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON:
1. It repairs those shredded muscle fibres youโve been abusing. 2. It works best with a belly full of protein-packed chow to build new muscle. 3. It sharpens your mind, so youโre not just strong โ youโre dangerous. 4. Skip it, and your body falls apart faster than a tennis ball in a Rottweilerโs mouth!!
Bottom line: Rest like a warrior, eat like a beast, rise like a legend!
And just to make sure you donโt forget whoโs always watching…
โEvery snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you takeโฆ IโLL BE WATCHING YOU“. Yeah, Iโve got eyes on that fridge too, soldier.
TODAYโS ORDER: 1. Take it easy. 2. Fuel up. 3. Hit the sack early. 4. Dream of gains.
Recharge. Rebuild. Return stronger. Next time we go again. HARDER THAN LAST TIME!! CLASSDISMISSED!
Please take a couple of minutes and listen to this audio I’ve just created with Text2Speech and give me your feedback?! I won’t say anymore as I’d like to hear what you think of Bruce THE Boxer your Boxercise Instructor. ๐ค
Attention! Eyes front, you slobber-snouted slackers! WELCOME TO THE PAIN PALACE!
This is Bruce THE Boxer, your no-nonsense, quad-pumpin Boxercise Instructor with paws of steel. Todayโs drill is gonna have your teeth clenched and your muscles SCREAMING.
DRILL #3: TUG Oโ WAR ๐งจ Listen up recruits, this ainโt no playtime fluff-fest. This is battle. One-on-one, tooth-to-hand combat. You. Versus. The human. Weapon of choice? Anything you can clamp between your teeth without destroying the house.
OBJECTIVE: Engage the enemy (your human) in an all-out tugging war! I used my legendary plastic sausage link, Sarah never stood a chance. But you can grab a rope toy, old towel or even a knotted sock if thatโs all youโve got. Just NO biting limbs, no matter how tempting their flappy arms are. Weโre warriors, not wild animals (Wellโฆa few of you are).
WHY TUG Oโ WAR? Because this drill is no joke…Youโll be building: ๐ช Jaw strength ๐ช Neck power ๐ช Shoulder and back muscles forged in fire ๐ช Mental grit…cause youโre in it to WIN IT!
You think your humanโs doing all the work? WRONG. Theyโll be sweating, panting and begging you to stop. Good, thatโs the point…Make them EARN your respect.
This is also a killer endurance workout. The longer you hold that line and pull with fury, the more calories go up in flames…Youโll be shredded in no time, like a steak left unattended on a barbecue. ๐ฅฉ
PRO TIP: While tugging, growl like a beast. It strikes fear and builds morale. And if your toy explodes mid-battle? Even better…victory is messy.
I canโt remember who won the last bout between me and Sarah? (Pause for dramatic sniff). Actually, YES I CAN. IT WAS ME…ALWAYS ME. ๐พ
So grab your weapon, square up and TUG like your reputation depends on it..Because it DOES. See you in the next drill, warriors. Until then…STAY HUNGRY and STAY DANGEROUS…DISMISSED!
This is Bruce THE Boxer, your barking, burpee-loving Boxercise instructor, and todayโs drill is gonna launch you into orbit!
TODAYโS MISSION: “GETTING AIR!“
No, you ainโt Michael Jordan. You ainโt pulling backflips off a BMX half-pipe. But starting today…You’ll learn to fly!
Your objective is simple… Jump higher, faster and harder. And donโt you dare stop until you’re getting eye-level with the ceiling fan, or at least matching your own height (Yes, even if you’re 3ft tall with paws the size of tennis balls). I donโt care…JUMP!
Why are we doing this? Because weโre building those fast-twitch muscle fibres, the ones made for power, strength and explosive action. No slow, lazy sloth-muscled fluff here, this is plyometric warfare, and itโs your ticket to becoming a lean, mean air-snatching machine.
Fast-twitch = More gains. More gains = More strength. More strength = You looking like the top dog of the street pack. ๐ฅ
DRILL INSTRUCTIONS: โ๏ธ Jump as high as you can, keep those knees tucked and land like a ninja. โ๏ธ Rest? NEVER heard of her. โ๏ธ Compete with your human. Beat them. Dominate them. Impress them (Treats may follow).
Wanna know how itโs done? Check out the photo above, thatโs me, mid-flight on Old Hunstanton beach. I jumped so high I lost the beach…I donโt even know where Norfolk went!
Now MOVE IT! Donโt let gravity win…Make the ground fear your return. Boxercise isnโt for the faint-hearted, itโs for warriors who can FLY. Now get out there and earn your air…Class dismissed!
Oh no…Sarah has deployed ‘Drill Sergeant Bruce THE Boxer’ to help me get in shape for my ‘Steve‘s The BIG 50‘ challenge. It’s been 4 years since Bruce THE Boxer shared his Boxercise classes on here…But this time he isn’t messing around, he’s taken on the Drill Sergent roll like ‘Gunnery Sergeant Hartman’ from the Full Metal Jacket movie from the 1980’s! Sarah says Bruce has 50 posts (sessions) to fit with my challenge, so we all better get ready! ๐จ
“ATTENTION, Recruits!”
I’m ‘Bruce THE Boxer‘ your new Boxercise Instructor. Make no mistake, I donโt do soft cuddles and belly rubs…I doย results. Over the nextย 50 sessions, Iโll be dishing out Boxercise drills right here onย iChristian, and you better be ready to sweat, grunt andย EARNย your fitness stripes.
When the first class drops…The destruction of laziness starts! If you’re looking to torch fat, build muscle harder than a frozen chew toy and learn the basics of battle-fuel nutrition…Then report to class, soldier!
WHOโS THIS FOR?
EVERYONE! Young pups, old hounds, mutts, purebreds, humans of all shapes, sizes and sofa-dwelling tendencies (like Steve). I don’t care what you are. If youโve got a pulse and a will to fight, youโre in. This is for beginners, families, lone wolves โand yes, even cats…If they dare! No excuses and No whining.
WHAT YOU NEED:
A bottle (or bowl) of water, youโll be dripping sweat like a bulldog in the Sahara.
A warriorโs mindset. Iโm here to push you, not pamper you.
And yeah, a sense of fun. Because pain is just weakness leaving the body,
So square up, eyes front and paws ready, as this is going to hurt!
Thank you all so much for helping me keep Bruce THE Boxer and his legacy alive by joining his Boxercise classes. Itโs been great for me to use the photos of him iโve taken over the years and share them with friends.
I canโt believe weโve made it to 50 days!
But with great sadness i have to announce weโve come to the end of the โBoxerciseโ classesโฆAlso canโt believe itโs nearly 9 years (Dec) since Bruce died. ๐พ โค๏ธ
But itโs not over quite yet as iโve also created a video of Bruce, Sarah & our loving home so you can see him in actionโฆ๐ ย
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by BruceโฆYour fave Boxercise instructor!ย ย ย
My human Steve says:
“I Just wanted to let you look into the big brown eyes of the furry angel that brought me so much love, comfort and peace when I needed it most through my darkest times”.
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by BruceโฆYour fave Boxercise instructor!ย ย ย
Wow i love this โTug oโ Warโ game! But most of all, i love winning! Oh waitโฆIs that the sound of my paws on another โLap of Honour?โ ๐พ ๐คฃ ย
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by BruceโฆYour fave Boxercise instructor!ย ย ย
Are you sure? Really sure? You canโt be serious?! You donโt want me to plant one of my legendary canine kisses on your cheek? (whole face)โฆ I promise it wonโt be slobbery, lol! ๐
โงย Bruce catching me thinking iโm sneaking up the stairs while heโs asleep!ย โง
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by BruceโฆYour fave Boxercise instructor!ย ย ย
Donโt think you can attempt to sneak around, or even worse try to get out of your drills! No matter how quiet you think youโre beingโฆIโll be watching you! ๐ ย ย
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by BruceโฆYour fave Boxercise instructor!ย ย
I’m filled with trepidationโฆThis is the 143rd time Sarah has thrown the ball and i want to make sure i keep a 100% record of catching it before it stops bouncing! “Paw Powerโ ๐พ ย ย
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
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Wow yet another week in lockdown has passed alreadyโฆTime flies when your boxercised!
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Itโs time to rest yet again, and we can spend this time pampering, sleeping, eating, playing and most of all posing for a good portraitโฆVery important and it keeps the treats rolling in from the humans who now have some nice photos of their stupendous furry angel! ๐ย
Also letโs think once again about rest and sleep. Itโs vitally important to take a day of rest to give your body a chance to heal, it helps toย de-stress, and also helps our minds focusโฆOn FOOD, lol! ๐ย
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Fun Quote…โA well trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.โ
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๐ถ Remember our happy singalongโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โย
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโLong Jumps”
Letโs paws for a moment (before you start your long jumps) to have anย informed discussion about safety. When weย ย prepare to explode into take off, we shift weight back into the large muscles of our back legs and onto the back-leg joints.
This activates our muscles and propels us up and forward like a coiled cobra, the action requires a full range of motion in the back leg joints including the stifle and the hip and tarsal (hock), and of course, activation in all the supporting muscles. When we come to land, our front legs are mobilised, flexing and extending to brake and steady us.
These actions are perfectly natural and it takes more out of our joints than walking or running around on level ground. So the lesson isโฆBe careful with all of the increased load on your bodies! ๐พ
๐ฌย โWhat counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; itโs the size of the fight in the dog.โย Dwight D Eisenhower
๐ถ singalong with meโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โ
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโGuess The Face”
This is a great teachable momentโฆBeing the best of the best and the complete stupendous Dog that you are, takes time and effort. However one of the most important aspects(the glue that holds it all together) isโฆLaughter! One of our main tasks is to make the humans cry with laughter and this can be done by pulling a silly face!ย ๐ย
If you are a human reading thisโฆPlease look again at the photo of me pulling a silly face and then comment below with what you think iโm thinking? Or what makes you laugh about my face?ย
Iโllย be chewing on aย โJumbone” and waiting for theย โย bbrrrriinnggg” of the humans WordPress iPhone apps notification alert sound to read your comments!ย ๐ย
๐ฌย โWhat counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; itโs the size of the fight in the dog.โย Dwight D Eisenhower
๐ถ singalong with meโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โ
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโNoses”
I forgot to mention in postย โSeek & Destroyโ that whilst you are running with a large ball in your mouthโฆAlways make sure your nose is clear so you can still breathe and not pass out!ย
Here are a few factoids…
Dogsโ olfactory abilities are anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 times more powerful than humansโ. In fact, we have roughly 50 smell receptors compared to the humans measly one.
Our nose can breathe air in and out at the same time.
We have a special scent-detecting organ, called the vomeronasal organ that humans donโt have. This organ helps us detect pheromones secreted by other animals.
Each of our nose prints are unique, like each humanโs fingerprint.Flat-faced, short-nosed dogs, such as the Boxer, Pekingese, and Pug, have fewer scent-detecting cells than dogs with longer snouts, like Bloodhounds and German Shepherds. But what we lack in scent-detectors, we gain jaw power and can grip for hours without our big nose getting in the way, lol.
๐ฌย โWhat counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; itโs the size of the fight in the dog.โย Dwight D Eisenhower
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๐ถ singalong with meโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โ
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโLong Runs”
Since weโve already gotย โShort Sprintsโ in our arsenal, itโs time to stretch out that drill into aย โLong Run.”
This can be really difficult during lockdown and itโs vital to keep social distancing as youโll be running for a long timeโฆSo be vigilant, and most of all safe!ย
I hope you find a place where you can practise this drill because…
A long run burns calories, strengthens/hardens muscles, and tones the body, but more importantly ย a long run really pushes you to discover your full athletic potential!
ย ๐ถ โDonโt let nobody drag your spirit down” –ย Eric Bibb
โงย Bruce feeling sad after his ear operation โ ย
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโPawly”
I wanted to paws and take a little time to talk about accidents, or if you are pushing too hard on your drills…
If you have been to the vets(no idea why they are called this, theyย havenโt spent anytime in combat) and they have forced you into theย โHelmet Of ShameโโฆDO NOT be cast down, but keep your chops held high!
There are other drills and exercises we can do e.g…
Dancing, Yay! Like yesterdays drillย โBust A Moveโ donโt beย afraid to dance through the storms of life!!ย ๐ย
โงย Bruce dancing in the storm! ๐ โง
๐ถ โDonโt let nobody drag your spirit down – Eric Bibb
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโBust A Move”ย
All of us dogs have a very individualistic personality, just like the humans do.ย While this varies from breed to breed, a lot of us respond to music based on the genre. You all know what i mean, when that songs starts playing and you just have toย โBust A Move!”
Depending on your groove, and how funky your routineโฆThis will leave your human in stitches, they will laugh their heads off! ๐ย
At this point, i should tell you some benefits of busting a move…
Dancing is a great way to stay combat ready for dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:
Improves condition of your heart and lungs
Increases muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness
Increases aerobic fitness
Improves muscle tone and strength
Helps weight management
Stronger bones(thatโs our bones and not the bones you normally chew.)
Better coordination, agility and flexibility
Improved balance and spatial awareness
Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
Better social skills.
๐ฌย โHit the floor with those groovy paws!โย ๐ถ
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by BruceโฆYour fave Boxercise instructor!ย ๐ย
Wow yet another week in lockdown has passed alreadyโฆTime flies when your boxercised!
Please meet my good friendย โParrot”ย
Itโs time to rest yet again, so go and grab your favourite toy of the moment and take a day of well earned rest..With plenty of sleeping! ๐ย
Also letโs think once again about rest and sleep. Itโs vitally important to take a day of rest to give your body a chance to heal, it helps toย de-stress, and also helps our minds focusโฆOn FOOD, lol! ๐ย
Fun Quote…โA well trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.โ
๐ถ Remember our happy singalongโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โย
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโPosture”ย
It’s normal for us to instinctively guard the resources that are important to us. This may includeย our food, our toys, our beds, our humans and our territory!
‘Territorial aggressionโย is important ย
First exhibit warning, then perform defensive and offensive behaviorsโฆYourย โWar Faceโ is essential at this point!
ย If the enemyย proceedsโฆContinue barking, Growling, doing your โShort Sprints” up and down the perimeter…
If they move even closerโฆCharge, bite, gnaw, rip, twist whoever or whatever is invading your territory, until the threat is neutralised!! ย
ย This is why the correct posture is vitalโฆLook harmlessโฆSpring with power!
Here are some benefits of good Posture:
It keeps bones and joints correctly aligned so our muscles are being used properly.
Stopsย excessive wearing of joints.
Decreases the stress on the ligaments holding the joints of the spine together.
Prevents the spine fixing in abnormal positions.
Prevents fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, allowing us to use less energy.
Prevents backache and muscular pain.ย
Contributes to a good appearance.
Awareness of your own posture is key, you can even practise in front of theย mirror if you likeโฆPractise makes better!ย
๐ฌย โWhat counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; itโs the size of the fight in the dog.โย Dwight D Eisenhower
๐ถ singalong with meโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โ
โWhen will my humans learn that this is my Aerobie…Go and fetch your own if you want one, stop taking this one and throwing it, lol!โย
If you listen to the humans, they will call this ย a โSportโโฆBut it’s a โDrill”
Theย reason this drill is important: It givesย you a good workout and improves your speed, gives youย fantasticย muscle tone, increases paw to eye coordinationย and quickens your reflexes! ๐พ
๐ฌย โWhat counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; itโs the size of the fight in the dog.โย Dwight D Eisenhower
๐ถ singalong with meโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โ
As it’s Steve’s birthday today i think we should all take a little time to grab one of our fave treats(as he wonโt share any cake) and sing out loud on his special day! ๐ต
Remember: Humans are fragileโฆSo itโs important for us to give them love that they can onlyย receive from us! โฅ๏ธ
๐ฌย โI have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.โ Doris Day
๐ถ Birthday singalongโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake. Every bite you take, even your birthday cake Iโll be watching you.โ
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโEars”ย
Letโs paws for a moment to talk about ear placement. Some of you will be aware that whilst running really fast during your drills, your ears flop around like crazyโฆThis will not apply to some breeds, and will definitely not apply to those of you who are too lazy to hit full speed. It is vital to keep your ears disciplined!ย
Iโm only mentioning this as some of us(like me) have owners that are obsessed about capturing our photo to keep for sentimental purposes or something even more soppy like posting on WordPress etcโฆIf youโre going to spend all of this time training, you might as well give them a nice photo! ๐ย
So just be awareโฆThe cameras are out there and theyโre pointed at you!!
๐ฌย โIf you think us dogs canโt count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving us only two of them.โย
๐ค “A lean dog shames its master.”ย Japanese Proverb!ย
๐ถ singalong with meโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โ
Welcome back to your daily lockdown drill brought to you by Bruce…your fave Boxercise instructor!ย
Attention!! Todayโs DrillโฆโChoir Of Cadence”ย
Letโs paws for a moment to talk about singing. Many humans are uneducated on this topic and say that we howlโฆwhat a vulgar display of ignorance!ย
Our choir of cadence can also be used when we train and that is exactly what i want you to do during all of our drills. Please revert to singing your fave songs on Sundays which is your day of rest.ย ๐ย
Here is a shortย cadence to help with your PT…
1, 2, 3, 4, let me run with every pawโฆ.1, 2, 3, 4, let me run with every paw
1, 2, 3, 4, I wonโt quit give me some moreโฆ.1, 2, 3, 4, I wonโt quit give me some more
I wonโt slouch until iโm illโฆI wonโt slouch until iโm ill
I just want myย favourite drillโฆI just want my favourite drillย
If you can extend this cadence please leave some suggestions in the comments, iโd love to hear your ideasโฆAnd it will help extend your PT!ย ๐ย
Here are some physicalย Benefits of Singing…
Singingย strengthens the immune system. …ย
Singingย is a workout. …ย
Singingย improves your posture. …ย
Singingย helps with sleep. …ย
Singingย is a natural anti-depressant. …ย
Singingย lowers stress levels. …ย
Singingย improves mental alertness. …ย
Singingย can widen your circle of friends.
๐ค “A lean dog shames its master.”ย Japanese Proverb!ย
ย ๐ถ singalong with meโฆ”Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take, chocolate or cake, Iโll be watching you.โ
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