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myLot reputation of 88/100. megs85 (1269)   ranked 2 out of 6 in boxing 6 years ago

My partner has given me boxing gloves and focus mitts for Christmas, and told me that he will help me to use them a few times a week, in an effort to help me get fit, lose weight and tone up.

Does anyone know if this is an effective way of achieving my goals, or are there other better ways to do this?

I am already maintaining a healthy diet, and doign regular cardio exercise (walking) each day...

 

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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. SSTRAWBERRY395 (1467)   6 years ago

It's like a cardio work out.Helps to burn calorie's and shed pounds.


myLot reputation of 88/100. megs85 (1269)   ranked 2 out of 6 in boxing  6 years ago

Does it include strength/resistance training as well? Is it as effective, or more so than "standard" cardio work outs. for example, walking, jogging, running or aerobics?

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2. myLot reputation of 83/100. winner_success (126)   ranked 1 out of 6 in boxing   6 years ago

i also play boxing
yes boxing is very effective in getting fit and losing weight.

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3. myLot reputation of 49/100. cksoft2006 (450)   6 years ago

because its trained very hard.

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4. myLot reputation of 74/100. Lydia1901 (15707)   6 years ago

I don't really know if it does, but I've seen boxing on tv and it looks like it might work. So, go for it.

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