What’s it all about?
Boxing for Fitness focuses primarily on fitness and then on boxing. All of our boxing classes are taken by ‘real’ boxers who have a passion for and plenty of experience in the sport. It is the perfect fitness regime to achieve the lean, toned, strong body you’re after. Gaining momentum in popularity due to Hilary Swank’s ‘Million Dollar Baby’ and Rai Fazio’s ‘Two Fists One Heart’ Boxing for Fitness is guaranteed to lead to some amazing results.

It’s not just about punching a bag by yourself, the group fitness classes are very social with around 15-20 people with an even mix of guys and gals, often teaming up for various drills. The classes concentrate on bag work, pad work, circuit based exercises as well as push-ups, squats and abdominal work. The classes are always different, always fun and, seriously hard work. The high intensity workout will have you moving the whole time.

It is ideal for all fitness levels, even if your fitness is below where you’d like it be you can box slower but if you want to burn fat and get fit, you need to keep your heart rate up.

The benefits seen include greater fitness, weight loss, increased agility and coordination and muscle tone. Boxing for fitness really is a cardio work-out for the whole body, especially good for toning the bottom and quadriceps, which particularly appeals to the ladies.

Boxing is also very empowering and participants really get pumped up and stuck into it. Plus, you learn all the skills of a boxer without getting hurt; you get learn to fight with out the ‘fight’.

 

Will I get hurt?
Boxing for fitness is a non-contact activity. The only thing to be cautious of are weak wrists. However, once you learn to box properly you shouldn’t be putting any unnecessary strain on your wrists. Plus wraps are available at Live Fitness for extra support. If you are seeking help in learning the technique of boxing, a one-on-one session with a boxing personal trainer is a great option.