For many, the thought of boxing calls forth the image of two powerful athletes competing for supremacy in the ring. But boxing isn’t only for athletes seeking the thrill and challenge of competitive fighting. Lately, many adults have taken up boxing as their favorite method of exercise.
Boxing outside the ring is known as fitness boxing and typically involves punching bags or no-contact shadow boxing. Through fitness boxing, you will still reap the inherent physical benefits of boxing while avoiding the risks of concussion or other serious injuries.
Here are three benefits fitness boxing can provide for your physical well-being:
- Full Body Engagement: The beauty of a combat-centered sport such as boxing is that you are actively employing the use of your whole body with every strike. Proper punch maneuvering should involve precise engagement of the upper body, core muscles, and lower limbs to deliver powerful force. Through regular training, your whole body will be strengthened and invigorated in a matter of months.
- Hone Your Balance: Boxing involves intensive and coordinated footwork. Though physically challenging, regular practice will foster better reactivity and movement in your daily life. In addition, according to HealthLine, coordination gained from boxing has even been reported to increase the balance in stroke and Parkinson’s disease patients.
- Lower Stress: Having an outlet to relieve stress will pay you emotional dividends, and there’s nothing quite as cathartic as slamming your punching bag. In addition to being an excellent stress reliever, research suggests that boxing helps lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure — helping maintain the health of your blood vessels.
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