YOU DO NOT have to be a professional boxer to enjoy the benefits of boxing training. Nothing compares to it in terms of exercise. It's unrivalled as a sport. All you need is a little bit of motivation and a location to train, whether at home or in a club.
At 40, I began boxing training at London's 'All-Stars' amateur boxing club. I liked the training so much that I decided to become a certified assistant boxing coach. I've also worked with a few boxing champions.
Because I would never be a professional fighter, boxing training was the next best thing I could do. Sparring and learning to slip and throw punches from all angles will give anyone fantastic physical and mental benefits.
Boxing training has also been something I've done with my sons because I believe it teaches self-defence, fitness, discipline, work ethic, self-control, and self-confidence—everything you need to know about yourself.
There are gyms all around the country with some of the top instructors in the world. They can take you through the motions, regardless of your skill level. There are plenty of options, from the flash new boxing studios you see on Instagram to the historic haunts like 'All Stars'.
THE BENEFITS OF BOXING TRAINING?
It's a challenging aerobic workout.
Because you're continuously moving during boxing, it enhances your cardiovascular fitness. Many sportspeople and fitness professionals enjoy incorporating boxing into their workout routines. There's a workout, and then there's a boxing workout, which gets your heart racing.
Boxing exercises every muscle in your body.
Boxing training will make you sweat, but it may also provide full-body exercise. Various movements and techniques will take you through every possible body action as you duck and deliver your punches and parry your opponent's.
Boxing is an excellent approach to building muscle, stamina, and endurance, but also reducing fat. Punch repetition, bag work, and conditioning will help the body develop and create powerful muscle naturally.
It's a mental challenge.
Boxing is similar to dance in many ways and, while they may appear to be worlds apart, they have a lot more in common than you may think.
You must concentrate on perfecting your footwork and using your upper body, just like you would when dancing. When watching boxers in the ring, it can appear orchestrated. They must be aware of their opponent and be willing to pay the price if they aren't.
If someone throws a punch at you, you must be in the zone to avoid being hit. That's where the cerebral aspect of things kicks in and ties everything together.
It puts your coordination to the test.
Because you must bounce about and move in a specific direction with your feet while landing blows on your opponent, boxing training require coordination. Furthermore, you must be able to aim your hands precisely to land that massive punch on your opponent's sweet spot, which necessitates a great deal of hand-eye accuracy.
It's a cool sport.
Shadow-boxing in a club environment has added advantages. The boxing community's friendship is famous, and boxers maintain unwavering respect for one another, even when they're fighting.
It's fantastic for de-stressing.
Do you need to let go of some annoyance? Punching a punching bag can be fun to let off some pent-up energy.
Firing out a punch is also an excellent way of getting out any aggression, or letting off stream. Life is always a merry-go-round; we’re always on the move, we over-work our nervous system, so it’s a great way just to let it all out.
It may assist you in getting a better night's sleep.
A decent boxing bag workout is as challenging as they get. You will naturally find that your body switches off quickly at night due to constant exercise and hard work, allowing for deeper sleep and great sleep quality, which will enhance your mood and mental health.
