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Boxing is a great way to get a full-body workout, burn calories and have fun while working up a sweat!
While it may look intimidating if you haven’t tried it before, boxing is easily modifiable for every fitness level. Plus, with all of the free workouts available, it’s easy to try at home. So don’t shy away from including boxing in your fitness routine.
Benefits of boxing workouts
Boxing workouts can be done with a boxing bag or via shadowboxing, where you pretend like you’re punching a bag or an opponent. Either way, it is a great cardio and strength-training workout and can be considered high-intensity training. Shadowboxing requires no equipment at all and can be done anywhere, making it a very accessible workout.
While boxing may look like an upper-body workout, it’s really the core that’s responsible for keeping the entire body stable and balanced. In addition, the fast movement of the arms and feet make boxing a great cardio workout, too.
Boxing can also be a great stress reliever. Think about punching away stress or things that are causing you anxiety. As you put together punch combinations, it also helps focus your mind and can be meditative. You’ll also improve coordination and balance since you’re moving your feet and arms during all of the exercises.
Boxing stance for beginners
For beginners, mastering the boxing stance is the first step. Start standing with your feet slightly wider than hips-width apart. Then step your dominant leg back behind you at a 45-degree angle; let your shoulder and hip follow suit. Form a fist with each hand and bring them up to frame your face on either side of your chin. Hug your elbows in slightly and keep your knees softly bent to help with balance.
Free at-home boxing workouts for beginners
Ready to give boxing a try? Here are 10 free workouts you can press play on…
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