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, 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 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 and have them focus on classes emphasizing technique, safety and the positive physical aspects of boxing.
Classes are designed around the needs of men and women, with many training centres offering women-only classes. Also, as the classes advance, so do the physical demands. Like any sport, it requires time, 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.
Boxing is an amazing sport, working the entire body in both muscle development and endurance. It stresses flexibility, control, pacing and stamina as well as strength and speed. When properly applied, boxing can be one of the most physically demanding sports an athlete can participate in.
If you find boxing interesting and want to participate in it then you can contact EscapeFitness.com for suggestions on workouts and apparatus. - 15995
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 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 and have them focus on classes emphasizing technique, safety and the positive physical aspects of boxing.
Classes are designed around the needs of men and women, with many training centres offering women-only classes. Also, as the classes advance, so do the physical demands. Like any sport, it requires time, 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.
Boxing is an amazing sport, working the entire body in both muscle development and endurance. It stresses flexibility, control, pacing and stamina as well as strength and speed. When properly applied, boxing can be one of the most physically demanding sports an athlete can participate in.
If you find boxing interesting and want to participate in it then you can contact EscapeFitness.com for suggestions on workouts and apparatus. - 15995
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.
