basic strength training moves like squats, push-ups, sit-ups, and planks. These moves combined with the contact your body makes with the bag, which typically weighs at least 100 pounds, requires strength which will build over time.
Core!
Of course, the punching works the upper body but think about the amount of motion you’re really doing. Your trunk rotates with each punch, your power comes from your core, you quickly work through many planes of motion. This means a lot of labor for the core.
Build Grace & Coordination
Different coaches and studios will train you up in various ways. Whether shadow boxing, hitting the heavy or speed bag or sparring with a partner, there’s a target. You see, react to, and hit the target all while the target is moving. Your mind is working just as hard as your body, improving your hand-eye coordination and your ability to carry yourself swiftly through any workout.
Decreased stress
We go through a lot each day, at work, in traffic, even at home. One of the most wonderful gifts that boxing brings is decreased stress. I’ve been doing cardio kickboxing for a while now, it’s great, but classes that include