Sheepdog Jujitsu is proud to announce its new exercise program, Boxing Fitness. Classes are every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at noon, starting Tuesday, May 14. This class will focus on the fitness aspects of boxing and not sparring.
Boxing is an excellent way to stay in shape as it involves full-body movement, footwork, punching, and evasion techniques that work the core. It is also a fun, active way to relieve stress and burn a lot of calories. In a one-hour workout, for example, you can burn over 500 calories. This is more than you would burn taking a brisk walk for sixty minutes.
Boxing is a form of HIIT exercise. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. This is training that involves short bursts of high energy output, followed by a lower intensity recovery. Boxers need the ability to perform at maximum output for a three-minute round, rest a minute, and continue for the duration of the match. A good HIIT increases endurance and energy levels by staying active during the whole workout and alternating between high and low energy output.
A high-intensity boxing workout can also increase your metabolism. Research has shown that HIIT workouts keep the metabolic rate high for hours after exercise. This means that you are still burning fat after working out.
Other benefits of boxing included improved heart health, increased coordination and balance, lower blood pressure, and overall body strength.
If you find yourself bored with the same old routine, or feel you are not making the gains you want to see, come in and give our new Boxing Fitness program a try. It will be challenging, rewarding and most of all, it will be a lot of fun. Can't wait to see you.
