Monday is my boxing day and we had a small class today, which means getting to work with the focus mitts. As much fun as it is to hit the bag, it’s even more fun to be able to “spar” with the focus mitts. It’s so much easier to practice footwork and seeing where your punches would actually hit on an opponent. While I would love to actually box, working with the focus mitts is the closest I will ever come to a fight. I suffered 6 concussions as a rugby player and just can’t risk another one. So I’m always super excited when the focus mitts come out.
This second video includes a quick dance introduction by my instructor. One of the reasons I am able to stay so committed to working out is that I have fun doing it. Not only do I choose workouts that are fun for me, but I surround myself with people that I have fun with. Whether they are instructors or my fellow classmates, they help keep me accountable.