Weight Loss

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As I mentioned in my last post, boxing helps reduce stress. But what effect does it have on you physically? With its high intensity workouts, boxing also helps with weight loss. My friend who tried boxing after her pregnancy quickly found all her pregnancy fat slipping away.

1. Toning
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that boxing leads to body-builder types. However, most boxers -- both amateur and professional -- find that boxing slims them down, as there is so much repetition. In addition, boxing focuses much more on technique than sheer force.

2. Works Optimal Muscles
Part of what makes boxing perfect for those losing weight is that it targets the optimal muscle groups. For example, women looking to lose weight often want to reduce the fat around their butt and thighs. Boxing is great for these muscle areas, as it really works your glutes and quadriceps muscles.

3. Burns Calories
According to www.fitday.com, a one-hour boxing lesson can burn almost 600 calories. If you hope to lose weight and exercise everyday, you can lose more than one pound a week.

4. Full-Body Workout
It is a common misconception that boxers mainly have strength in their arms. However, boxing requires strength in your core and legs as well. In a boxing class, you will be definitely asked to work all parts of your body, and you will thus lose weight everywhere.


Sources:
-http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=536014
-http://caloriecount.about.com/forums/fitness/boxing-good-weight-loss
- http://health.ninemsn.com.au/fitness/exercise/694517/why-boxing-will-get-you-results
- http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/weight-loss/lose-weight-and-kick-butt-why-you-should-start-a-boxing-workout.html