Knock your ordinary workout to the curb!
Knock your ordinary workout to the curb!
Boxing is one of the quickest ways to develop a lean, toned, strong body and a fantastic way to boost your regular cardio routine.
Weight loss, increased agility, coordination, lean muscle, greater fitness and more confidence are some of the benefits.
Boxing is all about technique not strength so once you’ve mastered some simple moves it becomes easier.
It’s a great alternative cardio workout for anyone with an injury that prevents them running and especially for anyone carrying excess weight.
A class will include a warm up, boxing, cardio work, strength moves and stretching. You’ll learn how to punch properly along with the correct boxing stance and foot position.
Here are some terms to become familiar with:
Jab With the same arm as your lead foot (left foot if you are right-handed), extend the arm and rotate the wrist so the palm faces the floor. Pull back quickly after impact. This punch is very light and quick.
Cross This is your power punch, as you can get your body weight behind it. As the back arm extends, rotate your hip and shoulder so that your weight comes onto the front foot. Pull back quickly after impact.
Uppercut This punch drives upwards. Keeping your elbows bent and forward of your rib cage, drop your fists into your knees and drive up, keeping your fists just forward of your jaw
Hooks With a slight rotation of your hip and shoulder, lift your elbow up and drive your fist into the pad.
