Boxing

[Matt_Lcfc]

Wanted to take up a new sport for quite a while now as have a bit of time in the evenings. 

Quite simply can anyone tell me what boxing is like as a sport to take up? If anyone has done it or knows anyone that has, that’d be great 

[ForfoxsakePLchamlps]

It’s really enjoyable and you’ll be the fittest you’ve ever been. Love boxing training. Find a local club and sign up. Most gyms I’ve been to the people are always decent 

[RonnieTodger]

It's quite expensive, but it's great fun. In my experience, people have always been welcoming.

[TheLittleBigMan]

Do it. You will get a lot fitter and it helps massively as a stress relief. Do some sparring too as long as it's with someone who knows their stuff. Awesome fun.

[murphy]

I've never tried it but I'm led to believe that you might get punched in the face a lot.

 

Why not try jogging?

[HybridFox]

I also want to get into it massively to improve my fitness. An eye condition means I'll never really be able to take part in competition but from a pure training/workout point of view, I'm really up for it.

 

But don't know how to go about it. Do I just sign up to a boxing gym? Any gyms in particular that are welcoming and will show begginers the ropes?

[Izzy]

When I was a scrawny 16 year old I asked an older chap where I was working if he'd take me along to his boxing gym in Hinkley to try it out.

 

The session started with a five mile run around the town and by the time we got to the gym, I was completely knackered. I just sat and watched them spar and decided then and there that it wasn't for me as I just wasn't fit enough.

 

Big respect to people who box. I had no idea the levels of dedication and fitness required.