I did it!
4 weeks ago
Glad I went. I think I could really get into it actually. I really hurt 48 hours afterwards but want to go again for sure.
Girlfight!!
How to take up boxing
It made me
fast! 
"Boxing has given me more self confidence and it's a HUGE stress/anxiety reliever. Totally worth it."
How I did it: I watched boxing with the "guys" in the family growing up. The "guys" are no longer with us and I really missed the sport. I was always curious to know if I could do it. The film, "Million Dollar Baby" inspired me. So did "Girl Fight." I thought that if she could do it, so could I. I then decided to google my area for a strictly boxing gym and boxer's from my area. I was lucky to find a former championship boxer that would provide private training. I did not want to be in a group. I was determined to advance and I believe I did that by working one on one. I still box and wouldn't give it up for anything!
Lessons & tips:
- Make sure you EAT!!!
- Start off training at a slow pace
- BELIEVE in your abilities!
- DO NOT get discouraged, especially the early stages of training. It takes time to grow!
- Keep a routine
- Take a picture of yourself after each session with your trainer. In a month (depending on how often you go) you can look back at the first picture and won't believe the transformation.
- HAVE FUN!
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Girls can box too!
1 month ago
I have always been sporty and wanted really a focus for my fitness…seeing as I bike about 5 hours to and from work a week! The final 2 things that made me want to box was …
1. Watching Girlfight!
2. Women’s boxing being allowed at the Olypics…so it will be here on my doorstep in 2012!
I took the plunge and phoned my local club yesterday expecting to be told that women are not allowed. Instead he was pretty helpful and told me that places now have to make provisions for women wanting to box.
I need a foucs away from my anxiety and depression….and away from feeling inadequate in my new job. I hope it can boost my self-esteem as well as improve my fitness and body tone.
Untitled
5 months ago
More like .. my gym offers intro boxing classes and would love to get up the gall to try it out sometime.
I want to take up boxing I've almost decided...
12 months ago
I know where to do it, I have the number, I have been recommended to do it…
I’m just worried I’ll get a broken nose and I’ll become thick-headed and slow. I’m slow enough as it is.
But I’m SO SHY … and I feel so weak all the tine…
sounds fun
12 months ago
I’m all about agressive sports. I have no idea why. I’ve done sword fighting, karate, and kickboxing. And i like the idea that i’ll be able to defend myself.
I want to take up boxing
17 months ago
I want the confidence to say to someone “I am going to beat the shit out of you if you say one more word” and be able to back it up
Visceralle 's exams are nearly over!
As a form of exercise.
18 months ago
I’m not sure how good I would be at this type of exercise, as I’m quite slow and fall over a LOT.
But I’ve always enjoyed watching boxing with my Grandda since I was small, so hopefully it might be an exercise regime I could stick to.
Angels?
20 months ago
This goal may have been transformed into a stint with the Guardian Angels, instead. It may be that I will join the GA, and patrol the streets of LA, in an effort to become more comfortable with confrontation
Josh ...and life just rolls on like a river.
I did it!
21 months ago
The workout went really well at the gym, and I think I’m a good fit. Hopefully I’ll stay motivated to continue down this path. I really enjoy it, and it’s a killer workout.
Josh ...and life just rolls on like a river.
Tomorrow Is The Day!
21 months ago
I’ve been working out pretty regularly on my own with this, and tomorrow is my first day in an actual boxing gym. Hopefully this is something I stick with.
