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Self Defense Benefits of Boxing

September 3rd, 2010


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Today we discuss the Self-Defense benefits from enrolling in a boxing class. If you are learning self-defense and are considering taking a boxing course to supplement what you’ve been learning, this article will be of particular interest to you.

First and foremost, find a good teacher! Ask people you know whom they would recommend. Watch a class by each prospective teacher. Do they take the time to work with students having issues, or are you left on your own to repeat bad technique over and over? Do they show equal attention to all the students, or have their favorites they spend more time with? Are there warm-ups before class? Do they make sure you are solid on the basics before showing you more advanced material?

A good boxing coach will show you proper ways to warm up, including stretching. Avoiding injury during your workouts is key. A common complaint is “but I don’t have time to warm up while being attacked!” That’s correct! But, you are not in a self defense situation now, you are performing demanding physical activities in class. If you are working out, practicing self-defense techniques, or taking a boxing class, then you owe it to yourself to prepare your body for what is coming.

Studying boxing will teach you the importance of your stance and how to move. These are the foundations not only in a self defense situation, but in any fighting style or sport. You can quickly gauge someone’s experience as a fighter by observing how they stand and move.

Boxing classes teach how the stance maintains balance. You don’t want to be out of balance after a punch or self defense move. Everything in boxing, karate, self defense, or any fighting style happens in split seconds. Being out of balance for even a brief period makes you very vulnerable to your opponent (not to mention embarrassed if you fall during class).

A course in boxing will reinforce what self-defense training preaches: keeping your hands in proper position. Hands must be up at all times (but not in front of your face. Your vision is obscured and you can be whacked in the head by your own hands if someone punches them). You must be ready to block a takedown, grab, punch, or kick.

Have you ever walked by the type of school that has the big glass windows in front? Watch the class for a few moments. If the teacher yells a command, and the students throw a punch, but keep their arms held out at full extension after the strike, waiting for the next command from the teacher, AVOID that school. The way you train determines the way you react in a self defense situation. Things happen very quickly, and you don’t have time to analyze what you will do next. If you don’t train to bring your hands back to a defensive position immediately, you will leave them out there, and you WILL get hit. Hard. If you need proof, turn on the television and watch a boxing or UFC MMA fight. The fighters quickly bring their hands back to position after every punch to prevent themselves from being hit by a counterstrike from their opponent.

Physical fitness is another major benefit of boxing classes. Your cardiovascular health will increase by leaps and bounds. Your entire body is used during boxing. Legs are moving constantly, abs are twisting as you throw punches, back, shoulders, biceps, and arms are worked non stop. Hitting the bags over 1000 times during an hour long class is not unusual. Using the speedbag for 10 minutes straight will make your traps burn. When class is over, you are dripping in sweat, and it’s clear you’ve had one of the best all around workouts possible.

Finally, sparring will definitely sharpen your self defense moves. Lets face it: anyone can throw punches at a heavy-bag. The bag doesn’t move, and it doesn’t hit you back! Put the gloves and headgear on, step into the ring, and your whole perception changes. It doesn’t matter if you never want to be in a boxing match. I recommend you spar at least a few times with your training buddy or coach. You will understand clearly what it is like to have someone trying to hit you. You will see just how fast things happen, which is why I stress over and over to my self defense students to train the techniques into muscle memory. They must happen automatically, without thinking. Trust me, sparring will quickly make a believer out of you.

How do you transition what you learn from boxing into a self-defense situation? After all, when you are boxing you have big pillows on your hand to protect your face and body with. On the street, you don’t. Well, stay tuned for a future article!

Jerry Slagowski, host of http://www.CriticalSelfDefense.com/ is a Master of many fighting styles including boxing, judo, karate, kickboxing, and more. A champion himself, his students, including UFC fighters, have won at the highest levels of competition. Jerry shares his lifetime of experience teaching self-defense with you. Visit us, and sign up for our free self-defense newsletter which provides free videos, articles, and tips on self-defense.

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High Top Boxing Shoes – A Few Benefits

August 28th, 2010


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As all kick boxers will know, high top boxing shoes are a MUST when it comes to preparing for a kick boxing workout or event. Kick boxing is a sport that needs lots of support in the ankles and legs. They are made from a soft leather material that is light weight and comfortable. It is important that these shoes fit so perfectly that it feels as if there are not any shoes on at all. This makes it so much easier to execute the kicks necessary for a good work out or to win a kick boxing event.

Something else that helps with providing the added support that high top boxing shoes offer to the wearer is the laces that tie up the shin. This makes the high tops more supportive and enables the boxer to confidently execute those strong high kicks that win events. There is never a worry or concern that your kick will not hit its intended mark.

Another aspect of the high top shoes is that they tend to have a better traction system. These usually have rubber soles or non-slip patterns that will allow the boxer to grip the floor of the ring before moving into the winning kick. This effective combination allows for just the right amount of support and traction that does the most for the sport of kick boxing.

This is not to say that you cannot win a kick boxing event with another type of boxing shoes, but it has just been shown many times that the high tops with better traction on the soles have been a part of many wins. The more successful workouts also seem to use this type of shoes to avoid any slipping, falling, or twisting an ankle. It is just something to keep in mind when shopping for your kick boxing shoes.

Dave Toub is a strong believer in high quality boxing shoes. Please check out one of my favorite HiTop boxing shoes and see the Punching Bags Pro homepage if you are interested in other gear as well.

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Benefits of a Keeping a Workout Schedule

August 15th, 2010

One of the most important factors to losing weight is physical activity, particularly building muscle or mass. For most folks (myself included) this reads as a chore; cut the grass, take garbage out, strength training workout routine. Ugh.

Several years back, however, I dropped roughly 25 pounds and shaved some serious body fat. The process didn’t happen overnight (it took me a little more than 12 weeks, to be exact), but I see now just how important the strength training workout routine really was in terms of dropping the weight and in keeping it off. For me, the longer-term success of my weight loss involved several factors. The one that helped the most with my work out was keeping a training schedule. Or a diary, if you prefer that term.

Don’t misunderstand. My strength training routine never became enjoyable (it still isn’t) nor did I go to bed at night excitedly anticipating the dumbbells and benches I would face the following morning (I work out first thing in the morning and urge others to get into the same routine, but more on this later). By diarizing my strength training workout routine, I was able to trend my progress in black and white. This was especially true with my weight work out routines. I probably started day 1 with a chest work out on the incline bench with a max of 50 lbs dumbbells. Over time, I graduated to 55 lbs, 60 lbs, 65 lbs, and so on. Watching your strength level increase over a period of two to three months becomes intoxicating.

Even though I find this most helpful for my strength training workouts, the principle applies to a cardio workout routine. When I first started, I tracked my calories burned, my difficulty level, and total miles. Of course, my overall cardio workout routine remains the same, but those calorie numbers have increased, my difficulty levels have increased, and the total miles have edge upward too. (This applies even as my weight has dropped). And in both cases, I can go back to my diary entries today, and pinpoint where and when I have “fallen off the wagon” — those cardio workouts show less burned calories and fewer miles, and for the strength training workout routines, I show less repetitions and, in some cases, lighter weights.

Overall, keeping a schedule has helped to keep me involved with the work out, particularly with strength training. At first, it not only helped me to keep tabs on my progress, but after a bit of time, I actually started to look forward to adding to my trendlines. Even with a 6-day work out routine (three days spent on strength training, three on my cardio routine), missing one day impacts that trendline and, especially now, it drives me nuts to miss a day.

Another nice benefit to having a work out schedule is it helps to keep me on track. Working out in the morning has a couple of great benefits. One is getting those long, 45-minute strength training workouts out of the way. The other is that I am barely awake to complain about it. Being barely awake also means that my mental alertness isn’t always 100%, so the last thing I want is to have to “think” about my work out and how I will structure it. The schedule helps with just that. Knowing what I did the last time, or two times prior, or whatever, allows me to step it up a notch or at least maintain the same difficulty levels.

But most of all, the diary pages add up. This shows progress, especially with respect to my strength training workout routine, where the gradual results aren’t easily visible.

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June 22nd, 2010

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Punching Bag Benefits

June 21st, 2010


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As long as you’re determined, whether or not you are a boxer, you can reap the benefits by working out with a punching bag. From a cost perspective, it is much cheaper to buy a punching bag than it is to attempt to setup a home gym. One could argue, a jump rope is even cheaper, but I doubt they would achieve the coordination and muscular growth a punching bag could provide. The bag is simply one of the best “overall” workouts, from a cardio and strength training perspective.

If you keep at it, you will succeed. Most people give up the 15-20 minutes of working the bag each day because it is hard work. Like anything else in life, stick with a workout and you will see results. Most who give up do so in the first few weeks. Tell yourself that you will last a month at whatever workout it is you choose before making any rash decisions.

So what are the benefits of the punching bag? Proper striking and footwork is one of the highest calorie burn intensive activities out there. Google “calorie burn activity chart” and you’ll notice that boxing is much more intensive than running and other common activities. Because of constant movement and strong punches, you would be amazed at how much anaerobic endurance increases. This is not to say that this is easy. You will still feel the soreness resulting from the lactic acid coursing through your arms and back, but with each workout, this will become less and less.

Speaking of soreness, it is best to rest for a day in between workouts to allow enough time for your body to repair itself. Working out with soar muscles can results in pulling something or even breaking a few fingers.

Returning to the benefits – All major muscle groups are exercised with proper technique; back, arms, glutes, abs, chest, etc. With 15-20 minutes a day, you will achieve increased endurance and mental focus. These benefits will stay with you in and out of the gym.

Before starting a workout, wrap your hands, wear proper gloves (pro boxing or MMA grappling/striking) and set a goal for yourself. If you just jump in and say I’ll last as long as I will last and/or feel like it, chances are, it won’t be a long time. And by “you”, I am referring to the commonplace person; it’s human nature to seek the most direct easiest way. Set a goal of 15 minutes every other day for a full month and push through the limits. Persistence is key.

David Toub is the owner of Punching Bags Pro and absolutely loves the sport.

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The Boxing Gym Brings Benefits Home

April 29th, 2010


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Sports boxing is considered by many to be one of the best physical workouts you can engage in. And, the good news is that you don’t have to seek out the boxing gym in a seedy neighborhood to gain the benefits.

The reason this sport is regarded as being such a fine activity is because it is really a whole-body fitness activity that tones muscles and strengthens your core, helping your overall fitness levels.

In some cases, people who want to enjoy some of the benefits of a boxing workout simply hang a punching bag in the garage or the basement. But for those who really want to experience the best of boxing, the boxing gym brought to your home can be the way to go.

When most people think of the boxing gym, they conjures up images of an old brick building that is probably dilapidated and in the part of town you would think twice about venturing into after dark.

And, the images of the interior don’t get much better: dark, smoke filled, smelly and filled with all kinds of characters who may bring back nostalgic memories and glimpses into a time gone by.

The boxing gym for decades was the place to go to find the aspiring athletes of the day and the hopeful boxers who dreamed of becoming the next champion in their weight class.

Dreams of maybe even becoming the next famous heavyweight boxer, the one being touted in the boxing news and about whom everyone is talking.

But things have changed and today, the boxing gym of modern times is an attractive place to workout and enjoy improving your fitness levels.

It often give boxers the opportunity to use some amazing state-of-the-art electronic fitness equipment and also have access to some of the simple and basic equipment as well.

Some of these basic items include the old standby of the punching bag, the leather medicine ball, the treadmill, the boxing gloves and the simple, but effective, jump rope.

All of these items are key elements for training of this sport and are useful in improving cardiovascular health, increasing strength and enhancing endurance.

And, another great thing about all of these simple items that are basic and essential ingredients to the boxing gym, is that they are all very easy to bring right into your home so that you can enjoy that great workout without having to leave your own premises. A great way to gain all of the benefits.

Having the boxing gym on the premises of your own home will help you to be sure that you attain the best possible fitness level through your exercises. You will also stay in the best form because of easy access and convenience.

While improving your overall fitness and strength through your activities in the boxing gym, you may also want to give some attention to working on improving your mental state and your level of determination in case you decide you want to go into a competitive mode with your new skills and fitness. Dukes up!

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Women’s Boxing Shoes From Everlast

April 19th, 2010


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Along with the right mouthpieces, hand wraps and padded headgear, groin pads and shin guards, proper boxing shoes are also very important as a part and parcel of the entire safety kit that one carries while boxing as they not only provide great protection to the legs while during training and sparring fights, but additionally provide a lot of swift footwork and comfort. This is very important because of the high demand for quick jumps and mobility which might take place during the actual fight. Whether men’s or women’s boxing shoes, Everlast shoes have carved a niche for themselves in this segment since many decades. They are the most sought after brand by both the genders for both professionals and beginners alike.

Everlast shoes come in great vibrant colors that look feminine yet provide with all the comfort, traction, breathability and the much needed safety. Whether it is men or women inside the boxing ring there is a lot of footwork involved and so one has to go in for a model that lasts long and does not show traces of wear and tear during the swift footwork that is a feature of the game. These shoes are ideal for hybrid conditioning, aerobics as well as cardio.

Everlast shoes come in two different styles which are lo-top and hi-top shoes as well as boots. One has ample choice to choose and pick from the collection basing on their requirements. And one advantage with the women’s boxing shoes is that they are specially sculpted in such a way that they fit the feet snuggly and provide the much needed cushioning and shock absorption. Breathability is ensured by the mesh panels that are incorporated in the boxing shoes so that they keep the feet absolutely cool during the toughest of sessions, inside or outside the ring.

Dave Toub is a strong believer in Everlast boxing shoes and would never train with anything else. Please check out one of my favorite Women’s boxing shoes and see the Punching Bags Pro homepage if you are interested in other gear as well.

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5 Benefits of Cardio Kickboxing

January 14th, 2010


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As fitness lifestyle’s popularity increases, health experts and fitness trainers are exploring greater possibilities of designing fitness programs that are not only effective but also fun-filled, triply fat-burning and esteem-boosting. Forget about strict diet and start shifting your paradigm to work out in the gym. With great synergy and complete equipment, fitness clubs are more than prepared to meet your needs so that you can trim down and be lean like how you desire to be.

The bandwagon of cardio exercises, apart from the conventional treadmill run, is influencing millions of figure-conscious men and women. The fact that you are made to be on the go, these cardio routines trigger your system to attain wellness by all means. High and low jumps are common in cardio sessions. At the turn of the millennium, kick boxing has found its niche in the fitness arena. Know what the 5 benefits of cardio kickboxing are.

1.The kicks and punches you strike loosen your nerves up. You are allowed to let loose of your inhibitions. Restricting your movements can defeat the purpose of your fitness program, but with cardio kickboxing, your body moves without limits.

2.The trend of kickboxing is followed because it provides health benefits to the heart. Because this exercise is obviously heart-pumping, you tend to increase your heart rate performance and breathing capacity.

3.Fusing taekwondo and boxing is a smart choice of fat-burning exercise. It promotes alertness, endurance, flexibility and harmony among your body parts and senses. As you actually strike your hand and feet up, you learn to be all-out with your energy. Hence, you increase your alertness to assert.

4.Cardio kickboxing is also a defensive routine that features some martial art stints. With these integrated in the session, you can actually apply them as the need surfaces. With martial arts, you need to be quick and alert in switching motions. It also entails some focus, agility and vigor.

5.The art of kickboxing also gives you the chance to train and develop core muscles like triceps and biceps as you do the punches, hamstrings and buttocks as you do the kicks and thighs as you do the squats and lunges. The movements in this kind of cardio exercise are designed to be executed with utmost energy and firmness so that your muscles are flexed and toned down. Thus, kick boxing isn’t just fat-burning scheme but a firming and toning program as well.

Fitness has it: the trend of cardio kickboxing. Learn the benefits and you’ll be more than encouraged to punch and kick your way to burn calories. A more toned and firmed physique is what everyone desires. You do, too, don’t you? Join the club of kickboxing practitioners.

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Amazing Benefits In Boxing Workouts That Achieve More Than Just A Toned Body

January 5th, 2010


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You may want to get your health on track and build up a physically fit body by committing to the training in boxing fitness programs.

This is the ultimate way for you to achieve a tougher body and boost your confidence. Your fighting condition could be improved too with such boxing workouts.

Some positive results that many people can see after a few sessions of boxing training includes a strengthened and more defined arms and legs. Beside that, these sessions and classes will assist you in developing a sense of inner strength and emotional balance.

The mainstream physical fitness industry had boxing workout classes introduced to their routine sessions a few years back.

People are convinced when they saw the improvement in the areas of cardiovascular and toning of the muscles that are produced by this workouts.

If you are familiar Tae Bo training videos, you will know that boxing and kickboxing exercises are made popular by it.

The movement in aerobic exercises share a lot of similarities with boxing training. In cardio boxing classes you will immediately realize that the clever variations of aerobic movements is evident in their sparring jabs, power punches, defenses, leg works and overall body positioning.

To step up towards a more demanding workout you will need to learn the proper techniques of the punch and kick combinations. With knowledge of the right techniques, you will build up your confidence and thus your strength will develop faster.

All the combination that you execute on the jabs, blocks and kicks are done against an imaginary opponent. These are classes where students throw punches and stab their feet onto the air.

An emerging trend in this form of exercise can be seen at some sessions where robust equipment like punching bags or padded hands are utilized to add variation to the routine.

Whenever you commit to an hour of cardio kick boxing workouts, about 350 to 500 calories are burnt so you enjoy more benefits aside from the physical aspects.

Another thing to take note is that your heart rate can achieve 75 to 85 percent of regular heart beat and this is in the zone of recommended range during training any exercise period.

After a while you may also enjoy an improvement in your speed, resistance and enhanced flexibility and reflexes of your muscles. Try doing a repetitive movement on arms by sparring and punching while jogging to get your arms and legs strengthened and become powerful.

All this types of movement will improve your joints, develop balance and coordination which allows your body to be stable and have a great form.

There are other benefits of boxing or kickboxing beside the physical aspects. At the same time you will learn skills in self-defense which you may call upon in an unwanted situations.

The feeling of satisfaction and achievement can be felt whenever you execute a proper punch or kick. Some people will take it as a form of relaxation and to nurture a character of self-motivation.

Stress can be greatly reduced from your everyday life and you will feel a sense of relief. With stress minimized, you will be able to eliminate any feeling of anger that is within you.

You might remember an experience where you are very relaxed and free from stress or anger like on a vacation or a simple walk at the beach. Without such negative elements, your body will feel light and somehow you get the peace of mind you had been longing for.

If you asked around, many fitness trainers will recommend boxing workouts if they see that you are a beginner.

No matter what your body condition is right now, boxing training allows you to immerse in the session at the pace that you feel comfortable. The classes encourages you to push the boundary of your limit as long as you do it safely and are conditioned for it.

Boxing training will bring about a huge number of positive results. Get the physically fit body that you can be proud of and that will keep you in a superb shape.

Since you have the choice of working out and exercising at your own comfortable level, do have a great time and enjoy the fun of these boxing workout programs.

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Understanding the Benefits of Boxing Training For Fitness

December 28th, 2009

Getting into boxing training fitness programs may improve your health thus increasing your chances of attaining a physically fit body. Many say this is a perfect way to have a stronger body and gain the confidence you want. Not to mention boxing workouts can help you be at your peak of you fighting form.

It has only been a few years back that boxing training went to the mainstream of physical fitness. Prior to that, many people assumed that you would or could only do it if you wanted to be a boxer. But as time passed, they have seen the benefits on the cardiovascular and muscles by undergoing the training. Tae bo work out videos have burst into the scene with its kickboxing exercises.

A lot of people out there see positive results from boxing trainings. It will build you stronger, defined arms and leg which so many of us often crave. Besides outer physical strength, boxing training will help you gain a sense of inner strength and balance. You will get to learn innovative variations of jabs, punches, defense and all sorts of aerobic exercises.

Just like a boxer, you will improve your speed, resistance and strength. The more you train, you will realise that your flexibility and reflexes are enhanced. The workout also allows you to burn up to 500 calories in just and hour. Not only is the workout fun but a huge calorie burner as well.

Boxing can also help you release unwanted stress in your daily life. When you kick or punch, it releases the anger and frustration inside you and helps you relax. You may feel lightness and peace of mind after a good workout.

All in all, boxing is not only fun but a very well rounded fitness workout routine.

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