Why Boxing?  

Contrary to what you might think, boxing is an activity that all can participate in; it’s not just reserved for alpha males and Olympic combat athletes. In fact, many participate in boxing practice sheerly as a means of fitness, and for good reason! 

Withstanding the fact that it’s a fun and engaging means of exercise, boxing is also versatile in that it can be scaled for all abilities and skill levels. Not to mention its many health benefits no matter your goals.

The best part? All you need to get started is you, yourself, and a willingness to give it your all inside and outside of the ring…

Boxing Benefits 

With many suffering from physical tension, lack of mobility, and inflexibility, partly due to living a sedentary lifestyle and partly due to choosing a one-dimension means of exercise, it’s important to promote a methodology that improves all areas of fitness. 

One solution? Boxing!

As a multifaceted, multidimensional, and versatile exercise methodology, boxing boasts several benefits ranging from strength gains and weight loss to stress relief.

With that said, below are some of the most common benefits of practicing boxing… 

Improves Balance & Coordination 

Boxing is far more than just a combat sport; it’s a game of mental chess that requires impeccable hand-eye coordination, footwork, agility, and balance. 

By continually drilling the movements required of the sport, practitioners will inevitably improve upon those very skills, whether to improve upon the sport itself or simply improve upon their general level of physical health and fitness. 

Relieves Mental Stress

While it isn’t okay to release your stress and anger through physical violence, there’s one place where you can let loose; sometimes you just need to let out some frustration on a punching bag! 

Not to mention, simply being physically active releases endorphins which, in turn, boosts mood and relieves stress. What better way to do so than by boxing?!

Burns More Calories 

Like any mode of cardiovascular activity, boxing is an incredible calorie burner for those looking to shed a few pounds or simply stay in top form. Depending on the level of effort and excursion during a given boxing session, participants can burn upwards of 15 calories per minute! 

As one can imagine, just 30-60 minutes of boxing can burn more calories than most other forms of cardio…

While these are certainly the top three most commonly reported benefits of boxing, there’s much more where that came from… Whether it’s increased muscular strength, increased bone density, improved mental health, or a better social life built from community, the benefits of boxing span far and wide. 

The Ultimate One-Two Punch! 

Whether you’re looking to build strength and size, lose weight and fat, and/or you’re simply interested in learning how to become a better combat athlete, boxing provides the ultimate one-two punch! 

As one of the most versatile sports and physical activities out there, boxing has proven to be an effective means of exercise, boasting endless benefits, both physical, mental, and social. 

With a low barrier to entry, anyone can begin their boxing journey today, no matter their age or experience level. Looking to find a boxing club to join? Welcome to Annapolis Boxing! Offering both one-on-one sessions and small group classes, there’s something here for everybody.

We look forward to helping you reach your goals, whatever they may be! Book your free trial today!