When you hear 'cardio' you probably think running. But it's not for everyone.
Not really into pounding pavement?
Learn more about why throwing punches might be the cardio for you.
IS BOXING GOOD FOR CARDIO? WHY IS RUNNING GREAT?
MENTAL
Hitting more miles on a track can be a mental battle, but boxing demands focus, concentration, and can boost your cognitive strength while you’re throwing punches and increasing your endurance.
Boxing can make you ‘mindful’—just like the mind-muscle connection you need in the gym—because you need to be aware of your surroundings when you’re hitting the aqua bag or even shadow boxing.
VARIETY
Let’s call it how it is – running can be repetitive, but with boxing you’re less likely to get bored. Stitch endless punching combos together to keep your workouts fresh. And you can mix up your power, speed and even add in defensive moves to take it to the next level.
HIT THE FULL-BODY
Running primarily focuses on lower body strength but boxing will test your body from head to toe. Every single punch you throw engages your core, legs, and upper body. S
PLUS, LESS IS MORE
In less time, you can raise your heart rate and maximize results with the constant movement of boxing and shadow boxing because it’s more than pounding pavement. There’s power, footwork, precision, and every single punch takes core, legs and upper body strength.
Yes, running is something that you can do for longer (because it’s aerobic) but boxing for 30-minutes straight without stopping is tough. This work is usually broken down int intervals!
CROSS-TRAINING, ANYONE?
Want to become a better boxer? Run. Rocky hit 30.61 miles to get ready for the big fight and peak fighting shape.
Looking to improve your mile time or reach new distance? You could box!
Finding a plan that you love and can stick to is what’s most important. If you haven’t yet, try a class at Rumble and see the variety of our full-body workouts and see how you feel after 45 min!
