Discover the benefits of shadow boxing, which is more than throwing punches.
It requires mental and physical strength and stamina.
Practically everybody in my boxing class leaves smiling and sweaty.
Get ready to sweat, sculpt, and outsmart your biggest challenges!
9 benefits of shadow boxing
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In fact, the 2023 review called boxing a promising intervention to improve mental health burden.
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But perhaps less obvious is the impact it has on your abs.
And any side-to-side or twisting motion strengthen the obliques (sides of your torso).
In short, Davis says, it has significant benefits for your hand-eye coordination.
Youre learning patience, diligence, and using breath to help control stress, Davis says.
As a HIIT-style workout, shadow boxing increases your metabolic rate andcan keep it elevated5even after the session ends.
That also helps change your muscle massbody fat ratio.
Is accessible and convenient
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NASM-certified personal trainer, coach at Rumble Boxing in NYC, and Nike trainer
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