Boxercise

Boxercise is a high intensity interval training class based on boxing training.^[1] It differs from boxing in that boxing is a competitive sport whereas Boxercise includes aspects of boxing training but not sparring or competitive bouts.

The concept started in the United Kingdom in 1992, created by boxing coach Andy Wake.^[2][3] The company he started grew in popularity through the 1990s gaining over 1.2 million participants in the UK.^[4][5][6]

The concept became popular worldwide as a generic fitness class and also with personal trainers using padwork to train their clients and fitness boot camp instructors using the techniques. Using focus pads or mitts is a popular style. The objective of the classes is typically to achieve fitness or health benefits.^{[7][8][9][10]}

Boxercise is a registered trademark.^[11][12] Boxercise, the company, was selected to work with Muhammad Ali Enterprises in 2011 producing a boxing training program bearing the name Muhammad Ali workout.^[13][14]

The classes usually involve group exercise, warm-ups and working as partners using gloves and pads to go through boxing combinations of jab, hook, cross and uppercut. There is a focus on the correct stances orthodox and southpaw.^[15][16]

• Fitness culture
• Health club
• Gym
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