Our modern lifestyle has provided us with luxuries that once seemed to be the realm of science fiction. Smartphones and apps have changed the way we live our lives (speaking of which, have you downloaded our app yet? )
However, as more work is now done behind a desk, most of us have become increasingly sedentary. And with life seeming to get busier every day, how can you manage to take care of your physical health and fight back the ever-increasing tide of stress and anxiety?
Well there is a solution that works for many, and it doesn’t involve shelling out thousands of dollars for fancy equipment and isn’t a here today, gone tomorrow trend. In fact, boxing has been around since at least 688 BC.
Why should you make boxing part of your fitness regime? Here are just a few of the many reasons:
Boxing for a Leaner Body
If your goal is to be lean and mean (or nice, you do you), boxing is a great tool. It enhances the flexibility, energy, and strength of your body. Also it’s great for heart health and relieving stress.
If you’re looking for Michelle Obama or Will Smith style toned arms, boxing is a great way to work on your definition. And as a bonus, it will harness your sense of self discipline, inner strength, and balance your emotions, giving you to that Michelle and Will level of hustle too.
A Cardio and Aerobic Exercise Regimen
Boxing training programs are a more recent, but vital, part of the mainstream fitness training world. As prominent health professionals found out about the benefits of muscle toning and cardiovascular exercises for themselves, word spread quickly.
Cardio-Box training programs fuse the power jabs, crosses, straight punches, blocks, and hooks movements with aerobic exercises. The advanced level kicking and punching combinations that fighters rely on is a great way to improve the average workout routine.
During this type of workout, participants execute a series of blocks, punches, and kicks against an imaginary opponent. Participants rave about how these moves make their bodies stronger AND increase their confidence.
Burn off Calories and Boredom
Boxing is a high energy activity that can help you burn off about 400 up to 600 calories in a span of one hour. It is also a great way to avoid “routine fatigue”. Since boxing is a competitive sport, you are constantly learning, changing and adapting to beat your opponent. No two experiences will ever be the same.
