{"id":826,"date":"2015-06-09T10:32:54","date_gmt":"2015-06-09T16:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yogapantsdiary.com\/?p=826"},"modified":"2015-06-24T09:28:43","modified_gmt":"2015-06-24T15:28:43","slug":"i-heart-boxing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogapantsdiary.com\/?p=826","title":{"rendered":"I Heart Boxing"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve now been taking private and semi-private boxing lessons for 6 months with Jameson Bostic and DaVarryl Williamson at PunchDenverBoxing. (Like them on Facebook Here!)<\/a> I haven’t been writing about it much since my focus has been running. But I can absolutely, 100%, without-a-doubt say that I love it!\u00a0 Every athlete has a preferred sport and mine is definitely boxing.\u00a0 When I say that I’m in boxing training, people think that I’m doing kickboxing.\u00a0 This is not the case. There’s no Tae-bo or jump kicks.\u00a0 There’s no booty shaking or dance cardio mix. There’s only perfect technique and training. While running comes in a close second, my heart and mind are always excited to walk in to the boxing gym. You can read all about the health benefits of boxing: here<\/a>.\u00a0 But I have to say, that’s only a small part of the reason why I love it.<\/p>\n

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Boxing classes go faster than any other type of class I’ve taken.\u00a0 At my gym, PunchDenverBoxing at Touch ‘Em Up<\/a>, they hold semi-private sessions every night.\u00a0 A few times a week I also get a private lesson from my trainer, Jameson Bostic.\u00a0 Whether I’m working with a small group or by myself, the hour goes so quickly.\u00a0 Most of the time it goes so fast that I stay for a second class :). We start with exercises such as: running, pull ups, push ups, agility work, tricep dips, ab wheels, hula hooping and always plenty of sit ups.\u00a0 Each night is a little different.\u00a0 Sometimes we flip tires or do box jumps.\u00a0 It just depends on the night and the abilities of the group.\u00a0 Then we get into the punching.\u00a0 We usually work long combinations with mitts but sometimes do bag work or speed drills.\u00a0 No matter what, there’s always something to be doing or working on. There’s never time to just stand around and catch your breath. But after almost six months now, I feel very strong at boxing and can see how it’s bled over into my everyday life. Here’s my top four reasons for loving boxing:<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0 I’m never perfect<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In boxing there are so many things to think about: Block your face, elbows in, full extension, foot work, pivot, height……..My gym wants it perfect, every time.\u00a0 At first boxing made me feel totally inadequate. Today my punches aren’t fast enough, yesterday they were too high, tomorrow the will probably be too low.\u00a0 It’s hard for me not to be perfect.\u00a0 It’s hard to realize that even when you’re trying 150%, sometimes your body just can’t do what you’re telling it to do.\u00a0 But when you’re arms are tired and you’ve done this same combination 10 times already, hearing “Perfect” from your trainer is all worth it.\u00a0 When you hear the sound a good right hand makes on a mitt, you want to hear it over and over. Boxing teaches me that I can’t always be perfect.\u00a0 Things can go wrong at the last second but with training you can figure out how to improve on the mistake that you’ve made.\"fighter+not+a+lover\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0 More than just punching<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I also love that it isn’t just about punching.\u00a0 When using proper technique, boxing exercises your whole body.\u00a0 It takes a ton of control to punch with accuracy. \u00a0 There’s footwork, breathing, stance and eye contact to think about all outside of the punch you’re about to throw.\u00a0 Then there is the combination to remember and which punch to throw when.\u00a0 It’s an accumulation of so many muscles working together that the punch is just a small part of the equation.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Mind Control<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It’s really hard to hear “Nope”, “Not good enough”, “How many times have I told you” and so on from your coach.\u00a0 Really hard.\u00a0 But it’s worth it to keep going to get the one “Perfect”.\u00a0 I like being motivated through yelling and being held to a standard no matter what.\u00a0 I don’t want a coach who accepts my ‘good enough’ attitude when I give it.\u00a0 I need to be pushed. Because I get this mental practice at the gym, I find it happens in my everyday life at work and at home.\u00a0 Some people might think that training to be a fighter makes you a fighter all the time.\u00a0 I’ve found the opposite to be true. Throughout the day I’m calmer.\u00a0 It’s easier for me to step outside a situation and see it for what it really is.\u00a0 My demeanor is overall calmer and less stressed because of boxing.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 It’s freaking fun<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Boxing makes you feel tough!\u00a0 I now walk around at night with no worries.\u00a0 I know that if a situation gets out of control, I can defend myself.\u00a0 Boxing is just fun!\u00a0 It’s fun for me to see a grown man wince from my punch in the ring.\u00a0 It’s awesome to get the loudest right hand of the night. It’s fun to watch fights on TV or live and actually know what’s going on.\u00a0 Boxing is the most fun sport I’ve ever done and I can see myself doing it for quite some time!<\/p>\n

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I’ve now been taking private and semi-private boxing lessons for 6 months with Jameson Bostic and DaVarryl Williamson at PunchDenverBoxing. (Like them on Facebook Here!) I haven’t been writing about it much since my focus has been running. But I can absolutely, 100%, without-a-doubt say that I love it!\u00a0 Every athlete has a preferred sport … <\/p>\n

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