F.A.Q.

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Boxing provides an intense mix of aerobic and anaerobic exercises that engages your core, legs, and arms. Most of the power you generate when throwing a punch comes from your legs, and your arms are engaged when you throw a punch and when you put them up to guard your head. Many of the defensive movements used in boxing are also used in other martial arts, so it also serves as an excellent base for other styles.

Builds your cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Provides stress relief. Leads to improved sleep quality. You learn how to defend yourself. Helps with weight loss and weight management. Leads to increased confidence and coordination. Improved blood sugar regulation and heart health.

Our classes range from 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the type of class you're taking.

You’ll need a pair of hand wraps, comfortable shorts that allow you to move freely, a form-fitting t-shirt, and a pair of cross-training shoes to start boxing. You should also consider getting a mouthguard even though you won’t be sparring anytime soon. Wearing one while you train allows you to get used to breathing while wearing one. 

Most boxing gyms have boxing gloves, external groin protectors, and pads that anyone who trains there can use. You can use the gym’s equipment until you’re fully committed to your boxing training. However, it’s more hygienic to have your own gear since hundreds of people haven’t used it.

For starters, boxing is a lot more fun than conventional workouts. Each class is unique so you never know what to expect, leading to more interesting experiences. Conventional workouts like weightlifting also have their benefits, but they often get monotonous over time as you find yourself performing the same exercises every time you’re at the gym. Such workouts eventually start to feel like chores you have to do.

Secondly, boxing is a group activity, so you get to interact with different people while you’re at the gym. These people will serve as your support system in the gym and as benchmarks you use to gauge your progress. Some days, you’ll be just as eager to catch up with your training partners as you’ll be to train.

With boxing training, you’ll find yourself looking forward to your next training session, eager to find out what new techniques you’ll learn. You get better as a boxer with each passing training session, giving you a fast feedback loop that constantly reminds you of how much all your hard work is paying off.

These things make you more likely to stick to boxing training for the long run than conventional workouts. The fittest people are generally those who find physical activities they love that help them reach their fitness goals.

There’s no such thing as being too old or too young to learn boxing. Training boxing isn’t like it is in the movies when the new guy is thrown to the wolves on his first day. Many people who train in boxing have never even sparred once.

Boxing training mostly consists of footwork drills, punching bag drills, and pad work, so anyone can train as long as their mobility allows for it. You don’t have to worry about getting punched in the face unless you decide to spar.

You’ll be shocked how many people have their first boxing sparring session or match in their 40s.

Executive boxing tournaments are exclusively for people 40 and over.

Boxing sparring is typically reserved for intermediate and advanced boxers. The first several months of your training are mostly spent on improving your conditioning, learning proper boxing techniques, and the fundamentals of defense. You’ll also spend lots of time hitting focus mitts since it’s the closest training activity to getting inside the ring and boxing.

You’ll be cleared to spar once your trainer thinks you know enough to handle yourself well inside the ring. You probably start with several light sparring sessions before being cleared for full-contact sparring.

Boxing training is an excellent way to lose weight. You can burn close to 1,000 calories for every hour of intense boxing training. It also gives you a full-body workout as your entire body is engaged when you box.

A few small adjustments to your diet and boxing classes are all most people need to get to a healthy weight. Add some resistance training routine to increase muscle mass and your body’s ability to burn calories.