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Read our sales advisor and find out everything about boxing. In addition to exercises and training tips you will also find suitable product recommendations.
Index
Chapter 1
Why everyone should box
When the word "boxing" comes up, many people think of Muhammad Ali, Anthony Joshua or the Klitschko brothers.
Likewise, boxing is often associated with brawls and generally not taken seriously.
However, it is an extremely versatile sport that uses all muscle groups and strengthens your self-confidence and your mind.
Positive effects of boxing
As already mentioned in the introduction, boxing has several positive effects on you. Here is a small overview that should encourage you to box:
- Stress reduction
- Self-confidence
- Respect
- Self-discipline
- Self-conquest
- Adaptation to your own fitness level
- Helps coordination
- Not everyone has to compete in boxing or sparring matches to benefit from these effects. Boxing is suitable for everyone! The boxing training is perfect to train your strength, speed and endurance and demands your full concentration and motivation!
Chapter 2
Boxing - Training for body and soul
More and more people are starting to like boxing. Boxing and fitness boxing is the perfect full body workout that can take you to your limits every day.
Few sports demand strength, endurance, coordination, self-confidence, assertiveness and technique from you as much as boxing.
With a pair of gloves and an optional punching bag, you can quickly train and improve the following skills with manageable means
- Muscle strength
- Speed and power of impact
- Technology
- Endurance
- Coordination
Additionally, boxing can help you get rid of stress, aggression and bad thoughts. Just let it out on the sandbag or the air!
Chapter 3
What to look out for when buying boxing gloves
Of course you can box without boxing gloves, but this quickly ends with a wrist injury or similar.
Therefore you should definitely consider buying boxing gloves!
To give you a little orientation on what you should look out for when buying high quality boxing gloves - here is a little checklist:
- Stability - you should have a tight fit in the gloves
- Thumb and wrist fixation
- Quality of the material (e.g. leather or imitation leather)
- Sufficient foam insulation to cushion blows on the sandbag or during sparring and prevent injuries
- Velcro closure if necessary
Boxing gloves should neither be too tight nor too loose. Remember that the gloves get a little wider when worn for a longer period of time and sweating.
Safety and avoiding injuries should always be the first priority. Therefore you should take our tips below to heart.
Safety first - in order to be well-prepared for any sparring or competition and to prevent injuries, you should not forget the following boxing accessories:
- Mouthguard
- Headgear
- Boxing bandages
- Punch pads
Now only one thing is missing. Come on and start! Have fun with boxing!