Category Archives: Boxing

Motivation Monday- better late than never

My Motivation Monday video is from my boxing class last Monday. I was the only person in class that day, which meant the workout was personalized just for me. We did some more advanced moves and played with foot work. Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday

So I got a little caught up with life again and missed my Motivation Monday post for last week, so I will be posting two videos tonight. I am putting an reminder in mycalendar so I don't miss it again. It's just too Continue Reading »

Workout of the week * 2

Monday will be the day that I post my favorite workout from the previous week along with an explanation as to why it was my favorite workout. After all there are many different reasons to be proud of a workout, Continue Reading »

Why I love boxing: 1. great cardio- my heart rate got up to 165 bpm during today’s session. That’s equivalent to a fast sprint. Since you’re constantly moving, it’s very easy to get your heart rate up and then maintain it 2. It’s the perfect way to relieve stress- you can take out any frustration or stress you have on the bag and you don’t have to worry about being hit back. As an ex-rugby player, I miss the aggression release that I got from playing rugby. But I don’t miss the concussions or serious injuries, so boxing class is a happy medium. 3. The moves I learn in boxing can be used as a form of defense. As a woman, I feel it is important to know how to defend yourself if the need arises. While I would never start a fight, I feel confident that I could hold my own if I had to.

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