Top 10 reasons to add boxing classes to your fitness plan

Boxing workouts have been around on the gym circuit for sometime now, but it still never ceases to impress me how great people look after doing this workout on a regular basis.  Arms and legs are stronger and more defined, shoulders look sleeker and the body is lean and muscular. 

Boxing has branched out into many areas like boxfit, thai-fit and circuits classes.  All provide a great workout, and you’ll notice the results in under a week! 

The top 10 reasons to add boxing classes to your fitness plan are:

1. Gain confidence As you get fitter and stronger, confidence grows.
2. Learn self-defence techniques Some boxfit classes teach you self defence moves and techniques to ward off an attacker
3. Let your competitive side run free!  Go to boxing with a friend or sparring partner to set goals and motivate each other
4. Meet people and enjoy the atmosphere of high energy exercise As you get to know people in your boxing class, you’ll enjoy it all the more especially if there’s some good hard house music playing!
5. Lose weight fast You can burn up to 800 calories or more in a boxing class
6. Gain toned arms, legs and body Punches and kicks will help you to get those toned arms and legs 
7. Get more energy from increased fitness levels Heart pumping exercise will increase your fitness and overall health
8. Improve mental focus and clarity As your punches and kicks become more accurate, your mental focus will become sharper
9. Emotional benefits Boxing is a great way to channel negative emotions like anger and sadness in a positive way.  Notice the endorphin rush at the end!
10. Get increased flexibility and quicker reflexes As long as you are stretching and doing your warm-up and warm-down routine, then your body will become more lithe and flexible. 

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