By Annette Campbell
There is an exciting trend in action right now in the world of fitness. But it’s not a brilliant, new and shiny gym machine. Nor is it a cleverly choreographed, revolutionary aerobics class.
It is good old-fashioned, tried and true … boxing. And women are leading the way!
“Ladies’ boxing classes are extremely popular and are growing all the time,” explains Wayne Dart, 38 — a fitness instructor, THUMP Boxing Instructor, and the Director of Everybody Fitness Solutions.
“Since we opened six months ago, the ladies’ boxing classes have by far been the fastest growing part of the business.
“The biggest interest in particular has come from mums in their late 20s and up to 40s, who are looking to get into doing regular exercise after having a few years off while bringing up the kids. We even had two sisters — one 69 and one 71 years old — who love coming in each week for a hit out.”
Always punch with the first two knuckles (if you are tearing the skin or feeling pain down towards your ring finger or pinky you are not punching correctly).
Always have your fists clenched as tight as they can go and are cocked downward slightly, as this will lock the wrist. Also make sure that when hand is connecting with the pad, the palm is facing downward (ie: not angled inward).
Always use your abs, glutes and legs when throwing a punch. Most people just use the arm and, as a result, are not mustering their full power potential.
Make sure that punches start and finish at the chin. Most untrained guys will swing too wide, while untrained girls will throw overhead “cat” punches.
Make sure that gloves provide adequate support for your hands/wrists and even strap the wrist if you have existing problems.
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