While many sports in society have become increasingly contact-free, the oldest and most physical of all contact sports has recently seen a revival of sorts in Great Britain. As pointed out in a recent article on EscapeFitness.com, boxing has made a comeback and not just in the roughest of gyms.
Many fitness centres like Gorton Club in Gorton, Manchester have not only made boxing popular but they have made it the main attraction of the gymnasium. A boxing ring, speedballs and punching bags are found in this part of the gym which is called the First Box Station, usually crowded by a host of enthusiastic young athletes waiting for their turn to test their skills.
The point to boxing is simple: however to stop the event from becoming an all-out brawl and keep it a real sport, some gyms have became part of OUTBOXTM, which is the only boxing qualification for health and fitness staff that has been accredited by the British Boxing Board of Control. These trainers also steer possible warriors away from the ring, allowing 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.
The First Box stations are often times centered in the middle of the gym, providing other athletes a show while they work and increase interest in the sport. Workout stations will as well frequently combine their equipment in such a way that multiple athletes can make use of the bags and speed balls, and group exercise is encouraged. Also, the traditional standby of the jump rope is provided as well as ample space for jogging.
Boxing is an incredible sport, working the whole body in both muscle development and endurance. It places emphasis on flexibility, control, stamina and pacing as well as speed and strength. Boxing can give a really demanding workout when done properly.
If you find boxing interesting and want to participate in it then you can contact EscapeFitness.com for suggestions on workouts and apparatus. - 16004
Many fitness centres like Gorton Club in Gorton, Manchester have not only made boxing popular but they have made it the main attraction of the gymnasium. A boxing ring, speedballs and punching bags are found in this part of the gym which is called the First Box Station, usually crowded by a host of enthusiastic young athletes waiting for their turn to test their skills.
The point to boxing is simple: however to stop the event from becoming an all-out brawl and keep it a real sport, some gyms have became part of OUTBOXTM, which is the only boxing qualification for health and fitness staff that has been accredited by the British Boxing Board of Control. These trainers also steer possible warriors away from the ring, allowing 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.
The First Box stations are often times centered in the middle of the gym, providing other athletes a show while they work and increase interest in the sport. Workout stations will as well frequently combine their equipment in such a way that multiple athletes can make use of the bags and speed balls, and group exercise is encouraged. Also, the traditional standby of the jump rope is provided as well as ample space for jogging.
Boxing is an incredible sport, working the whole body in both muscle development and endurance. It places emphasis on flexibility, control, stamina and pacing as well as speed and strength. Boxing can give a really demanding workout when done properly.
If you find boxing interesting and want to participate in it then you can contact EscapeFitness.com for suggestions on workouts and apparatus. - 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.
