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  • Smart Shopping for Boxing Headgear

    boxing headgear is used to protect the head and face while boxing against an opponent. The headgear is piece of boxing equipment that consists of a leather outer shell with foam padding underneath...

  • 5 Things you Need to Know About Boxing

    ...erally means "without oxygen." When you box, you stress your muscles to their maximum in short bursts of time. However, when you work your muscles at such a high intensity, they don't get oxygen...

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About A Boxing Overhand

    Every boxer knows how to throw jabs, crosses, hooks and uppercuts, both alone and in combinations. Throwing a boxing overhand, however, is another story. Not considered a mainstream punch, the ove...

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Punching Combinations In Boxing

    Punching combinations in boxing call for skill and endurance. Each punch requires proper technique to set up subsequent punches. Before throwing any combinations, assume the proper boxing stance. ...

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Boxing with a punching bag is an activity commonly undertaken by professional boxers and those who are training for a...

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Conversations On Boxing

  • Boxing


    • Posted On December 10, 2008 03:58:38 AM

      I've started taking boxing classes and am finding my wrists are quite sore after. Obviously I'm not doing something right. Any thoughts on how I can fix this? Read More

    • Posted On December 10, 2008 07:32:00 AM

      ...still going to have bad days. I've been boxing for years and sometimes I just hit the bag wrong. Read More

  • Boxing!?


    • Posted On March 16, 2008 10:40:53 PM

      Recently I've been having urges to box. It just sounds like a fun workout AND stress reliever! Has anyone ever taken a boxing class or had any kind of training in boxing? Read More

    • Posted On March 17, 2008 07:07:49 PM

      boxing is a great idea! Even if you "only" do cardio kickboxing, you'll easily burn upwards of 1000-ish calories per hour. Western boxing will probably burn a little less, but not much. I train mua... Read More

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    boxing 8 rounds on bag wearing 40 lb weight vest.  yay for the weekend

    • Posted On April 18, 2009 08:12:29 AM

      Sigh.  I miss boxing. Double yeah for the weekend!   Read More

    • Posted On April 18, 2009 08:12:29 AM

      Sigh.  I miss boxing. Double yeah for the weekend!   Read More

  • Shadow Boxing


    • Posted On April 16, 2008 08:24:32 PM

      ...ng to have a new class and it is Shadow boxing. Has anyone been this to this class or done Shadow boxing? What should I expect? I can't wait to try it! Read More

    • Posted On April 16, 2008 08:46:44 PM

      I've never done shadow boxing, but I'd think it's like the boxing part of kickboxing, right? I've done some kickboxing classes and I loved the shadow boxing part. We usually would do some sort of 4... Read More

  • Everlast Shadow Boxing


    • Posted On May 31, 2008 06:52:09 AM

      ...ip I totally recommend their new shadow boxing class. I did it yesterday and holy cow it was awesome! I had a lot of fun doing it and it was different. After the class I was already feeling the ... Read More

  • Whew...Wii boxing kicked my butt!


    • Posted On March 23, 2008 06:53:22 PM

      Ughh I was playing Wii Boxing with my friend the other day for the first time. I got a little too competitive and I really hurt my back on my right side. It's still in so much pain. Dang that game ... Read More

    • Posted On March 24, 2008 05:53:00 AM

      When we play Wii Tennis and Boxing, we always end up playing too close to one another and someone inevitably gets socked with a wiimote XD Right hooks ftl! Read More

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