By Bryanna Fissori Functional fitness is a hot topic in the world of workouts. The concept behind the term is exercise that conditions all the muscles in the body to…
By Ricky Ray Taylor - - - - 1. Honor Thy Coach. Do not curse at, disobey, disrespect, aggravate, back talk, slap box with, or shadow box with the trainer.…
By Bryanna Fissori Boxers can be difficult to shop for. Whether it is your teammate, significant other, sibling or friend, finding that perfect gift can be more difficult than trying…
When you are completely exhausted or unmotivated to go to boxing class, where do you turn? Caffeine. Some people base their entire productive output on the amount of caffeine they…
By Bryanna Fissori There are several factors that may contribute to restlessness after a workout or athletic competition. The increase in heart rate over an extended time, along with an…
By Bryanna Fissori Blocking and evading are the two general ways to defend yourself when boxing. Blocking involves allowing the punch to touch you in a controlled way to minimize…
By Bryanna Fissori There are a number of myths about the proper way to training for boxers. Some of this is from watching too many old-school boxing moves and some…
By Bryanna Fissori Defense is often underrated, especially in fitness-oriented boxing classes. This can often give a false sense of security. Just because you can punch effectively, does not mean…
By Bryanna Fissori There are a number of boxing training myths about the proper way to improve and stay in shape. Some of this is from watching too many old-school…
By Bryanna Fissori Even those who are not boxing fans have undoubtedly and unknowingly used boxing terms in everyday conversation. The meanings may have changed slightly over time, but the…