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.
Most often, the First Box stations are placed in the central part of the gymnasium so that other athletes can watch the activity while they are working out, creating more awareness of and exposure to this sport. Workout stations will often times combine their equipment in such a way that multiple athletes can make use of the bags and speed balls, and group exercise is encouraged. Additionally, they have plenty of space for jumping rope and 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.
Go to EscapeFitness.com if you think you may want to give boxing a try. - 15266
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.
Most often, the First Box stations are placed in the central part of the gymnasium so that other athletes can watch the activity while they are working out, creating more awareness of and exposure to this sport. Workout stations will often times combine their equipment in such a way that multiple athletes can make use of the bags and speed balls, and group exercise is encouraged. Additionally, they have plenty of space for jumping rope and 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.
Go to EscapeFitness.com if you think you may want to give boxing a try. - 15266
About the Author:
Julia Channel focuses on the development of fitness equipment at www.escapefitness.com. More articles about the innovations in boxing can be found in our section on boxing ring. julia@escapefitness.com
