Boxing anyone??

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_Jessica_
_Jessica_ Posts: 216 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Are any of you into boxing? How did you get started? What do you think of it? Tips? Advise? Id like to start boxing and have always had an interest but I am nervous... :)

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  • CavewomanCoby
    CavewomanCoby Posts: 253 Member
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    Find a class - maybe something that specialises in boxing for fitness. If you like it, you can try classes that involve more technique. The cardio workout you will get is incredible and it's equally awesome for stress relief :D
  • Sadie98072
    Sadie98072 Posts: 212 Member
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    I used to do kickboxing, its not quite the same but still the same kind of male/female ratio I would think.
    Dont be nervous, you will kick yourself for not having a go at it sooner.
    Im not sure about where you are, but here in Australia most places will let you have a free first lesson to see if you like it before you commit. If you can swing a deal like that do it and try as many different places as you can. Find somewhere that you feel comfortable and that you are being treated well and looked after - it is very very easy to get hurt just by throwing a punch wrong and you dont want to do that.
    What have you got to lose by having a go?
  • aoifebr
    aoifebr Posts: 92
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    I love boxing its amazing - I'm doing it at outdoor bootcamp at the moment so its more like a cardio work out (lots of running & skipping between reps, 1 person holds the pads when the other boxes which surprisingly works a whole host of other muscles). Overall I'm noticed a huge difference everywhere including my abs/tummy!

    Try a gym class rather than joining a specialist boxing studio that way you can mix it up with other exercise you know you will like without being committed to a program you mightnt enjoy. Why not give it a go & find out if its for you!

    Good luck.
  • CoolMoonGoddess
    CoolMoonGoddess Posts: 26
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    I got lucky and found a kickboxing class that allowed us to use the gloves, pads and it was a great workout. Some of the clubs have setups like that where you don't actually have to get in the ring and fight people. It was an amazing workout and I loved it. All the jump roping and ab work was fantastic!!

    I would totally love to find a class like that again.... my instructor moved out of state, then we moved.. .haven't taken the time to find one by our new house yet.
  • SHERRYnGA
    SHERRYnGA Posts: 38 Member
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    I have been boxing for 30 minutes a day & love it... find myself doing it more & more everyday! Has DEF toned up my arms & I am loving it!!! <3
  • jpooley1988
    jpooley1988 Posts: 119 Member
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    I do loadsa pad boxing with my personal trainer! It works the whole body especially my obliques.

    I'd like to try a boxercise class, but Im not sure if it will kill me!! HaHa
  • LushLoni
    LushLoni Posts: 161 Member
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    I do loadsa pad boxing with my personal trainer! It works the whole body especially my obliques.

    I'd like to try a boxercise class, but Im not sure if it will kill me!! HaHa

    I've done a few boxercise classes.

    One nearly killed me. But it was the most fantastic feeling once you realise that actually, you are still alive...

    And the other I found quite boring because it was around 30 minutes of posture training and maybe 10 of anything remotely fun...

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