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Class in Focus - Cardio Box Classes

Group boxing classes have been very popular for a long time, and the reason is that many health and fitness results have been achieved through regular participation to these classes. Interested now?

What is a Cardio Box class?
Cardio Box is a combination of a cardio workout with the strength and resistance of boxing. We’ll set you up with focus pads and a partner (unless you bring a friend) and teach you the boxing moves you need to tone your upper body and increase your self confidence.

What happens in a Cardio Box class?
Your warm will consist of movements that you will be doing throughout the class, then you will have 2-3min rounds, each with boxing combinations focusing on speed, power and cardiovascular. Boxing is quite Interval based, meaning you exert energy/force for a short period of time then recover.

This type of training is designed so you can push yourself to work a bit harder as it is only for 2-3mins, then recover and go again. Interval training has been shown to assist in budging those calories.

Do I need to be fit to attend a Cardio Box class?
All types of fitness levels are welcome. As you are in control of the energy/force output, the execution of the punch, it is up to you how hard or fast you box. Start moderately, and as your fitness/strength increases go harder every 2nd or 3rd round, until you feel fit enough to go full on for all rounds.
What results will I see from Cardio Box class?
The best results are for the upper body as your shoulders and arms are doing a lot of the work. Your abdominals are getting a great workout too as they need to be working throughout each boxing combination.
The more effort that you put in, the more energy you will burn. Cardio Box is a great way to expend those calories and release any stress or tension you may have as you just box it out.