More and more people now a days are incorporating boxing in to their training schedule, whether it be in a fitness class or playing around with your gyms punching bag putting yourself through the paces. The benefits to boxing are endless and for to start with you don’t need to be the next Muhammad Ali to enjoy the boxing experience.
A boxing workout can be suited for all fitness levels to the very beginner to the sessional pro the benefits are still the same. The combinations and technique can be changed depending on the client with the intensity either increased or decreased.
Boxing is usually seen as a male dominated activity, as due to the physical nature of boxing, though the aspects and benefits of boxing are just as beneficial to ladies as it is men.
For prime example calorie and fat burning are increased due to the intensity of such an activity. As with boxing the workout entails you to use the larger muscle groups and they are constantly been put through their paces increasing the work load. More importantly for women boxing doesn’t add muscle bulk but more toning giving definition to the muscle.
With fitness just being one of the many benefits, boxing training also allows you build a functional physique while provide self-confidence.
The actual boxing workout itself may involve pad work, bag work even a little shadow boxing to the more intense sparring depending on your level of experience. There even might be a few cardiovascular and strength drills so the body is fully conditioned.
As with any new activity you give a try to it is also vital your aware of the safety issues and ensures correct technique is maintained. Go on give it a try; instead of being fit you could be fighting fit.
David Low
Personal Trainer
Thump Boxing Instructor
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