Take up boxing as your workout to loss weight
Posted on: 16/Mar/2018 3:01:00 PM
Are you tired of your daily workout routine? Why don’t you try boxing? Boxing has various health benefits such as it helps in strengthening your core muscles, gives your arms a proper shape and increases your upper body strength.
When you punch the bag, keep the right intensity. The right intensity helps your cardio respiratory system. Mostly, the bag session lasts for a minimum of two minutes but those who are pro, could also, by sustaining the intensity, last for even three to five minutes.
Punching also helps in enhancing your power. As this physical activity focuses on many muscles, it increases physical power. Punch with force to get the maximum benefit.
Moving and punching simultaneously will help with coordination. When you punch, you also transfer weight from one foot to the other which means you develop core stability and overall body coordination.
Not just to lose weight, it is a great way to develop self-defence technique. Just visualize your punching bag as an opponent and hit with force. This is another way to decrease stress. Hitting a bag is one effective way to let go stress and anxiety. This physical activity is exhausting and aggressive and demands concentration.
Before you hit the punching bag, keep following things in mind:
Never begin any physical activity before stretching your body. This will prevent muscle soreness and stiffness. You will have a flexible body and could perform well in your workout regime. Also, stretching your body releases muscle tension. You must perform stretching exercises for a minimum of three to five minutes and once you feel flexibility, start with your workout regime.
Beginners usually rely on lighter gloves on a heavy punching bag as it also helps in making their boxing technique perfect. Those who are experienced and stronger prefer heavy gloves. Heavier gloves develop your hand speed, thus are mostly preferred by athletes.
If you are a beginner, wear wraps around knuckles and wrist area. This prevents injury and wrist damage and helps in proper hand support. Experienced and professional boxers also prefer wearing wraps for keeping longevity in the sport. Wraps also reduce the chances of developing osteoarthritis.
Until you’re not sure of right posture, don’t start boxing. Get a professional help if you are new to this regime. This will lessen the chances of injury and muscle damage or even other body harms.
