Although modern society has pared down the more violent aspects of many sports, the oldest contact sport of all has enjoyed renewed popularity in the UK. As pointed out in a recent article on EscapeFitness.com, boxing is popular again, and not only in the toughest gymnasiums.
Many fitness centres, such as Gorton club in Gorton, Manchester have made boxing not only popular, but the main attraction of their gyms. Called First Box stations, these areas of the gym will often contain a boxing ring, speedballs, punching bags and loads of eager young athletes ready to test their mettle against each other.
The concept of boxing is simple: however to keep the event an actual sport and not an all-out brawl, many gyms not only offer First Box but also trainers who have taken part in OUTBOXTM, the only boxing qualification for health and fitness staff to be accredited by the British Boxing Board of Control. These trainers also steer potential warriors away from the ring and get them to focus on classes emphasizing technique, safety and the positive physical impact of boxing.
Classes are designed to accommodate the needs of men and women, with many training centres offering women-only classes. Additionally, as the class improves, the physical needs increase. Just as with many sports it requires time with lots of commitment and focus but the payoffs are there.
Frequently the First Box stations are placed in the centre of the gymnasium so that other athletes can observe the activity while working out, creating more awareness of and curiosity about this sport. To promote group exercise, workout stations combine bags and speed balls for use by several athletes at a time. As well as the traditional jump rope, adequate room is provided for jogging.
Working the entire body in muscle development and endurance, boxing is such an amazing sport and a great way to stay in shape. It emphasises flexibility, control, stamina and pacing as well as speed and strength. Boxing can give a really demanding workout when done properly.
Go to EscapeFitness.com if you think you may want to give boxing a try. - 16004
Many fitness centres, such as Gorton club in Gorton, Manchester have made boxing not only popular, but the main attraction of their gyms. Called First Box stations, these areas of the gym will often contain a boxing ring, speedballs, punching bags and loads of eager young athletes ready to test their mettle against each other.
The concept of boxing is simple: however to keep the event an actual sport and not an all-out brawl, many gyms not only offer First Box but also trainers who have taken part in OUTBOXTM, the only boxing qualification for health and fitness staff to be accredited by the British Boxing Board of Control. These trainers also steer potential warriors away from the ring and get them to focus on classes emphasizing technique, safety and the positive physical impact of boxing.
Classes are designed to accommodate the needs of men and women, with many training centres offering women-only classes. Additionally, as the class improves, the physical needs increase. Just as with many sports it requires time with lots of commitment and focus but the payoffs are there.
Frequently the First Box stations are placed in the centre of the gymnasium so that other athletes can observe the activity while working out, creating more awareness of and curiosity about this sport. To promote group exercise, workout stations combine bags and speed balls for use by several athletes at a time. As well as the traditional jump rope, adequate room is provided for jogging.
Working the entire body in muscle development and endurance, boxing is such an amazing sport and a great way to stay in shape. It emphasises flexibility, control, stamina and pacing as well as speed and strength. Boxing can give a really demanding workout when done properly.
Go to EscapeFitness.com if you think you may want to give boxing a try. - 16004
About the Author:
Julia Channel's main focus is on the development of fitness equipment at Escape Fitness. More articles about the innovations in boxing can be found in our section on boxing ring.
