Boxing: The Ultimate Full-Body Workout at Core and More
Boxing: The Ultimate Full-Body Workout at Core and More
Blog Article
In the world of fitness, few workouts can match the intensity, versatility, and effectiveness of boxing. At Core and More, we believe that boxing isn’t just about throwing punches—it’s about building strength, endurance, confidence, and mental resilience. Whether you're training for competition, weight loss, stress relief, or simply a stronger body, boxing is one of the best ways to achieve your goals.
In this article, we’ll explore the powerful benefits of boxing, break down what to expect from a boxing session, and explain why so many of our clients in Clapham are turning to boxing for results that go far beyond the ring.
Why Boxing?
Boxing has evolved far beyond its traditional image of two fighters in a ring. Today, boxing is recognised as one of the most effective and engaging forms of full-body training. It combines cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, agility, and coordination into a single dynamic workout.
1. Total-Body Conditioning
Boxing works virtually every muscle group. From your legs and core to your shoulders and arms, each punch you throw requires balance, speed, and explosive power. Add in footwork and movement, and it’s easy to see how boxing becomes a complete workout that torches calories while building functional strength.
2. Cardiovascular Fitness
Boxing is a fantastic way to improve heart health. A single session can elevate your heart rate quickly and keep it there through intervals of high-intensity punching and movement. Over time, this boosts cardiovascular endurance and helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
3. Mental Toughness and Focus
Boxing is as much a mental game as a physical one. It sharpens your focus, improves your reaction time, and teaches you how to stay calm under pressure. At Core and More, we train our clients not just to be physically strong but mentally prepared to take on challenges both in and out of the gym.
4. Stress Relief
There’s something incredibly therapeutic about hitting pads or a heavy bag. The repetitive motion, combined with intense physical exertion, helps release built-up tension. Boxing is a healthy outlet for stress and a proven mood booster thanks to the endorphins it releases.
5. Weight Loss and Fat Burning
Boxing is a high-calorie burner. A typical 45-minute session can burn between 500 and 800 calories, depending on intensity. Combined with a healthy diet, boxing is an excellent way to shed fat and tone up—fast.
What a Typical Boxing Session Looks Like at Core and More
Whether you're a beginner or have boxing experience, our sessions at Core and More are tailored to meet your level and goals. Here's what a typical 60-minute session includes:
1. Warm-Up
We start with 10–15 minutes of dynamic movement: skipping, shadow boxing, footwork drills, and mobility exercises to get the body ready for action.
2. Technique Drills
Next, we focus on technique—learning proper stance, how to throw punches (jab, cross, hook, uppercut), and how to move effectively. Beginners learn the fundamentals while experienced boxers refine their skill and speed.
3. Pad Work / Bag Work
The heart of the session involves hitting pads or the heavy bag. This is where we combine power, speed, and coordination. You’ll perform punch combinations, head movement, defensive techniques, and conditioning rounds with short rests to mimic real fight intervals.
4. Strength and Conditioning
Boxing alone is a killer workout, but we take it up a notch with circuit-based strength training—bodyweight movements, kettlebells, resistance bands, core training—to ensure balanced development and injury prevention.
5. Cool Down and Stretch
Every session ends with a cool-down: gentle cardio to bring the heart rate down, followed by stretches that focus on flexibility and muscle recovery.
Who Can Do Boxing?
The answer is simple: everyone. At Core and More, we’ve worked with all kinds of clients—young and old, fit and unfit, experienced and first-timers.
You don’t need to be in shape to start boxing—you get in shape by boxing. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can progress at their own pace. Whether you're interested in personal training or group boxing classes in Clapham, we’ve got a program for you.
Boxing for Women
Forget the old stereotype that boxing is just for men. At Core and More, many of our most committed boxing clients are women. Boxing builds confidence, tones the body, and empowers you with skills you never thought you’d need—but are glad to have.
Our women’s boxing sessions are designed to be inclusive, challenging, and fun. Whether you're boxing to improve fitness, learn self-defence, or just let off steam after work, our trainers will make sure you feel strong, safe, and supported.
Why Box at Core and More?
There are plenty of places to box—but few that combine professional coaching, personalised attention, and a community-driven approach like we do. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Expert Coaches: Our trainers are experienced, qualified, and passionate about helping you succeed.
- Focus on Technique and Safety: We teach proper form from day one to avoid injury and maximise performance.
- Customised Training: Whether you're training one-on-one or in a small group, we tailor your experience to your goals.
- Positive Environment: No egos, no pressure—just encouragement, progress, and community.
Success Stories from Clapham
We’ve seen transformations in our Clapham boxing community that inspire us every day. Clients have lost weight, overcome anxiety, gained confidence, and even trained for amateur competitions—all starting with a single session.
Take Alex, who came to Core and More for stress relief and general fitness. Within 3 months of regular boxing sessions, he’d lost 10kg, improved his cardio, and said his mental health had never been better.
Or Jess, a mum of two, who found in boxing a fun and empowering way to reclaim her strength post-pregnancy. “It’s the first time I’ve looked forward to a workout in years,” she says.
Ready to Start Your Boxing Journey?
Whether you’re in Clapham or nearby, Core and More offers the perfect place to start—or level up—your boxing training. We’ll guide you every step of the way, from your first punch to your fittest self.
Book a trial session today and see why boxing is one of the most powerful forms of fitness training available. Report this page