This is the exercise that puts you in a good mood and also helps you lose weight

Boxing to get in shape

Forget that fighting is not for ladies because it is so old-fashioned. Many models practice some variety of aerobic wrestling to get in shape. "Until recently, boxing was seen as something dangerous, typical of not very feminine women and that it was learned in a seedy place from the hand of a rude ex-boxer instructor. Today it is one of the fitness modalities that women most demand.", says Juan Garaízar, creator of B3B Woman. If it works for them, why not for you? Choose the discipline that best suits you and hit it hard.

Anti-stress punches

Throwing punches and kicks with all your might releases tension and demands maximum concentration. That makes you forget the problems of the day. "A body combat choreography has a frenzied rhythm and demands coordination, quick movements and balance. Add rock music and a fun atmosphere, and you will forget about stress", explains Óscar Peiró, director of Smart-Club Madrid. Do you prefer to go one-on-one? Here, any mistake will mean taking a hit, so the whole class should stay alert.

Photo by Marta Torné

Choose the class that suits you best

Do you want to burn calories and shape your body or calm your mind and learn self-defense? Boxing-inspired classes focus on punching and jumping. On the other hand, if they take elements of martial arts, there will also be flying kicks. There may be no contact (hitting the air) or doing it against a punching bag or against a partner. Boxing has a more cardiovascular purpose and martial arts also involve concentration and balance.

Burn more calories

The more body parts you move, the more calories you burn. The faster, the more. The stronger the more. For example, “cardiokickboxing is a mix of fitness class with elements of boxing and martial arts. It demands so much intensity that it is an excellent exercise to lose weight or to tone up ”, explains Anna Vázquez, sports director of Arsenal Femenino. In a class at maximum intensity you can burn more than 700 kcal .

Sculpt your body and smooth your belly

Not only the legs and arms work. All movements start from the core. With every kick or punch we are doing sit-ups. It is such a complete workout that the composition of the body changes. Fat is reduced and the figure is molded.

Take precautions not to hurt yourself

It is important to get a good technique and practice with an instructor. The impact of the blow affects the joints of the wrists, elbows and shoulders. When you hit the risk is to hit badly and hurt your leg or arm. If there is no contact, the risk is to deliver the blow too fast and uncontrollably and cause an unwanted elongation of the muscle. The kit is also important . We'll tell you then…

Well held

It is very important to choose our equipment well and, as always when we practice sports, it is crucial to choose a suitable bra that keeps the chest in place in any circumstance.

Triumph bra, € 29.90

Protect your hands

And if there is going to be contact, you will need gloves, bandages or mitts adapted to the modality you practice. Yes or yes you need good gloves to protect your hands from impacts, look at these.

Oysho Boxing Gloves, € 69.99

Special materials

Sure you have seen it in the movies but it is important that if you are going to use your hands to drive blows, you have the joints well supported. This prevents injuries.

Bandages to support the joints of the Decathlon hands, € 3.99

Some good sneakers

As with bras, the shoes you choose should be suitable for the type of sport you want to practice. There are specific boots for boxing. They are light, with a flat sole and at the height of the ankle. You can also use fitness ones but never running ones because they don't allow you to do turns.

Jaab XT model sneakers from Adriana Lima's collection for Puma, € 40

Show leg

Teach leg

In a sport like boxing it is essential to have total freedom of movement so choose the clothes that you feel most comfortable with.

Champion shorts, cpv

Rocky style

You already know that the cuter you go to the gym, the better you will feel and the more motivation you will have when it comes to following your routine. This Rocky-style sweatshirt will give you the right attitude.

Oysho Everlast Special Collaboration Sweatshirt, € 35.99