Are you one of the city people who needs to get healthy, but also wants to avoid PM 2.5 dust… the rain or the sun… and not to mention pollution? Maybe it’s just me, but exercise is hard enough to keep the streak of without all of the above, and the hassle caused by the pandemic along the last few years. With complicated situations caused by Covid-19, it is more difficult than ever to exercise regularly, and even more difficult to choose the type that fits your uncertain lifestyle. Nevertheless, exercise is still important. It is a way to reinforce your body’s immune defense along with cardiovascular and respiratory health, which directly connects to infection and strength against the ever-developing disease. Many people recovering from Covid-19 are also trying to get some cardio workout added to their lifestyle after recovery, and many have been finding a way to boost their immunity with more than just full-dose vaccination. Boxing is a popular choice, no matter the age and the gender. Here are some of the reasons why:

There are some real benefits, health-related or otherwise, from boxing that you might not have thought of. In terms of health, you probably know boxing boosts cardiovascular strength, helps you regulate your breathing better, and improves muscle mass all over the entire body unlike many sports. Boxing is a good mechanism that lets you thrust, launch, and swing around parts of your body that do not get to move widely as much, especially for those who have sedentary jobs thus never get to make forceful movements. When you try boxing, you might actually realize how much your limbs stay still or repeat just a few actions in daily activities. In contrast, with boxing, you will have to reach far, extend your arm angles, and lift your legs high up to above waist level, and I promise it’s totally refreshing!But not only does boxing make you physically stronger, it helps with your hand-eye coordination as well due to the fact that you work with precise timing, strong stance, and controlled use of your own strength against a target or with a fixed rhythm. Moreover, boxing helps you stimulate the muscles and tendons on the side of your body in which lack of movements and stretch generally causes back pain, therefore helping you with office syndrome and stiffness. Mentally, boxing can also be beneficial because it is unique in that you get to attack and strike, which is a great way to release pent-up stress,irritation, and anxiety. With both a great body and mind, I assure you that you will feel more level-headed and more energized (or both!) every day.

Despite understandable misconceptions, boxing does not always mean you have to fight someone or pair up with a stranger. Boxing is now more versatile than ever, with group classes with fun music, trainers who teach beginners privately in a fun and exhilarating way, and uncomplicated equipment that helps you work at your own pace. If you already have exercise activities you like, adding boxing to your schedule is going to encourage you to push harder, challenge yourself to use more force with your movements, express your inner combativeness, and shout out with every satisfying move. If you love to run or bike, you will find that boxing can be a good cardio alternative that totally refreshes your repetitive routine, or lets you try partnering up instead. If you love to dance, boxing classes can be quite similar but totally mind-blowing, and a next step from classes that might be gentler. If you love weight training, boxing encourages you to use your own body weight to build muscles as well, but I promise it will not be dull after a few sets. There are many ways to box, and even those who love boxing classes might not have expected to enjoy that extra push achieved by working with trainers. Meanwhile, those who never joined classes might never realize how exciting shouting loudly along with everyone around them can be. Other obvious benefits to boxing that some exercises you already do might not offer include a more toned whole body and leaner limbs, more solid balance when you walk or stand, and the certainty of movement that comes with better and more confident posture. After you get into the routine of boxing classes, you will surely see the difference in not just your own self-esteem but your own body shape as well. Who knows? You might also learn a thing or two about self-defense, or find new cool moves that will make you feel totally badass too!

There are many places that offer Muay Thai and boxing classes, whether one-on-one or group, and whether private or join-in. Here are some boxing studios you can check out to find the right type for you.