boxing good for football players

Is boxing training good for football players?

Is boxing training good for football players? Well, according to Sports Casting “boxing is the best-kept secret of football players workouts” and we’ll tell you why.Even the NFL, which is the National Football League in the United States, agrees that martial arts (including boxing)…
boxing idols

11 boxing idols of all time [Part 1]

Who inspires you as a boxer? Is there a particular boxer that made you want to become one yourself? It is not uncommon for someone to look up to their boxing idols for those days when they are struggling with training or whenever they feel…
beginner mistakes in boxing

8 common beginner mistakes in boxing

As it probably happens in every sport, you may be thinking that there are beginner mistakes in boxing that will occur if you are just starting to train. But, first of all, what is considered a mistake? Is it something that you are doing the…
boxing training safe

Is boxing training safe?

It is a common belief that boxing training is not safe to practice and we understand where this comes from: you’re in the ring with an opponent whose objective is to punch you as hard as he/she can and vice-versa. So, no, boxing is not…
boxing circuit training

What is boxing circuit training about?

Circuit training is a format that allows boxers to condition themselves physically and also focus on specific skills. With circuits, boxers can work on developing endurance, speed or power and also combining several exercises to cover all of the skills in a single circuit for…
boxing day

December 26: Boxing Day!

First of all, we hope you had a very wonderful Christmas and today we wish you a happy Boxing Day! But, what is boxing day? It is a holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom and other British Commonwealth countries, such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand and today…
boxing training injury

10 Tips to prevent a boxing training injury

You can get injured when practicing any sport, but boxing, in particular, has a very bad reputation. Many believe that a boxing training injury happens very often and everyone is bound to suffer from a broken nose or head injury.The truth is that yes,…
boxing and testosterone

Does boxing training increase testosterone?

Testosterone is known as the male sex hormone and regulates many important functions in the body, such as sex drive, muscles and bone mass, fat distribution, red blood cell production and muscle strength which makes many people wonder if boxing training can increase testosterone or…
boxing for seniors

Are you too old to start boxing? Boxing for seniors

Olympic boxers usually retire when they turn 35 years old and professional boxers are encouraged to do so at 50, but if you are doing it for fitness, boxing for seniors is a great sports option you can consider for yourself!Additionally, boxing classes for seniors do not include…