Walking into a boxing gym can be an assault on the senses, whether it’s the ringing of a bell, the smell of accumulated sweat or the quick rat-a-tat of the speed bag.
But if you stay for a while, you’ll find that boxing provides one of the most complete workouts available, blending full-body strength training and cardiovascular endurance with exercises designed to improve balance, coordination and reflexes.
A boxing workout can help strengthen your back, stabilize your shoulder muscles and even work parts of your legs you didn’t know you had.
“Boxing workouts will keep you sharp,” said Dwight Pratchett, a boxing coach at Main Street Boxing and Muay Thai in Houston.
Even without access to a gym, you can still incorporate boxing into your regular workout routine, with minimal equipment required.
Persons:
”, Dwight Pratchett
Organizations:
Main, Muay
Locations:
Muay Thai, Houston