It is a well known fact that boxers are some of the fittest athletes around. Boxing training will work every muscle in the body and will help you to tone up and lose fat.

Most boxing gyms will welcome people who want to get fit and most health centers offer boxercise sessions. I train at my local amateur boxing club and there is a good mix of ages and more women are starting to get into boxing. Many gyms will welcome people who don’t want to box competitively as it helps to pay the bills but some gyms that are overfull may want to focus on competitive boxers so its worth phoning around to find the best gym.

You will need some comfortable trainers and some coaches will want you to wear boxing hand wraps which can be bought at some sports shops. Hand wraps are a cotton bandage that is worn around the hand and wrist to protect you from injury. A trainer will show you how to wrap your hands.You may after some time want to purchase your own bag gloves as wearing the same gloves as other people can be unhygienic.

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