Stress Relief

I first heard about recreational boxing from a woman trying to both lose weight and regain her strength after her pregnancy. When I did not research, however, I found that these are just a few health benefits. This week, I will be telling you about how boxing can help you improve your health.

One of my main reasons for learning to box is that I 've heard about how boxing is a great stress reliever.


 http://www.fightfitohio.com/blog/km-kickboxing-fitness-and-stress-relief

1. Release Aggression

Everyone has anger within in them, whether that be directed towards a person or an event or an idea. Holding onto this anger is unhealthy, as you never know when it might manifest itself in your life. It can ruin your relationships and make you impulsive. Boxing allows you to release some of this aggression in a safe environment.

 

2. Release Endorphins

Exercise alone leads to a "runner's high." A study done at Nottingham Trent University showed that after running on a treadmill at 70% maximum heart-rate capacity, the phenylethylamine level (a chemical that boosts moods) of 20 men had risen approximately 77%. When you box, your heart rate will surely rise and therefore your phenylethylamine level.

 

3. Focus

When you box, your focus turns away from your everyday worries. By giving yourself time to forget for just a few hours a day, you will learn to divert your attention away from your stress points.

 

Sources:
-http://www.sfia.org/press/234_Boxing-and-Kickboxing%3A--Two-Effective-Stress-Relief-Outlets
-http://trainlikeaboxer.com/blog/knock-that-stress-out-2

-http://www.3fatchicks.com/4-stress-relieving-benefits-of-boxing/

-http://www.theadrenalist.com/extreme/5-mental-and-physical-benefits-of-boxing/