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There has been a tremendous surge of interest in fitness boxing worldwide as it is perceived as a highly ‘cool’ way to get in shape and keep in peak physical condition. Everything that boxers learn, except full contact sparring, is used to get people into maximum fitness and minimum body fat. The focus is on fitness and not competitive boxing. Bob and weave –classes keep them constantly on the move. Boxing fitness clients do not want to learn how to box competitively or in a ring – they want to strengthen and improve their mental and physical shape.
Apart from the classes participants also require basic kit and equipment. This is manufactured by many of the top sports brands to exacting standards in order to handle the intense training pressure. Training equipment, gym equipment such as the boxing bob, boxing accessories and functional clothing to meet all training and boxing needs are required to be tough and hard wearing.
Boxing gloves are manufactured in genuine leather and come in different weights to suit individual requirements. Training gloves and professional fight gloves come in a variety of styles, colours and designs to ensure a comfortable fit. Every professional fighter has had a favourite make of glove for competitive boxing. Bob Montgomery fighting in the 1940’s had a ‘lucky pair’ of gloves and many others attached items for good luck to the gloves. Gloves can be specially commissioned as a good fit is vital to protect the hand and absorb the impact of the punch.
Speed bags in a variety of shapes and colours for developing a hard, fast punching style. Boxing bobs and other heavy punching bags that train the boxers to punch hard are all produced in heavy duty leathers to withstand literally being beaten every day by pounding fists.
Other items in a boxer’s arsenal include punching shields – to ward off the impact of the blows while training, special shoes to decrease the possibility of slipping and falling, hand wraps to cover the hands before they go into the gloves. Protective headgear is vital to safeguard the head and neck as well as mouth guards to keep the teeth and tongue protected from harm.
Groin protectors for men and women’s protective wear are also necessary accessories for both the amateur and professional boxer. Loose fitting shorts in lightweight fabric can also be custom made to bear the boxer’s club badge or name.
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