Stretching is a big part of boxing. I know we never saw Rocky stretch or Kirk Douglas in Champion.
Stretching is a big part of boxing -- to be successful.
I have found that taking (thai) boxing has really raised my self-esteem. I feel good because not only am I working out but I'm gaining muscle, exercising/interacting with friends, and setting a good example for my son.
We just added a punching bag to the basement, and I look forward to getting down there and relearning some of the kick and punch forms I practiced years ago in Tae Kwon Do. (I had a pretty mean roundhouse kick!) Boxing a bag, I agree, is a great way to strenghthen the body, and is also good at relieving stress.
Benefits of Boxing
Posted by Swati S.
It tones the muscles.
Strengthens the arms and legs.
It is a good cardio vascular exercise.
It is a good self-defense mechanism.
The best part about boxing is that builds self-confidence.