Friday - Shadow Boxing
It is estimated that
people are 38% more likely to stick with a new exercise if they find it fun or
enjoyable. It makes sense that you would
find it easier to do a task that you actually find fun This is why shadow boxing is a great
exercise.
It is not just for
combat sports enthusiasts either. Shadow
boxing is a good aerobic workout, easy to do and somewhat therapeutic. This
exercise not only works your body, it can help soothe your mind.
It provides a great
outlet for your day’s frustrations.
If you want to up the
resistance in the exercise and make it more challenging you can add weights to
your hands, or use a heavy bag with boxing gloves.
How To’s & Tips
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Great thing about shadow boxing is it isn’t as
form dependent as other exercises.
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Stand comfortably. Hold your hands up, making
a tight fist with your thumb tight against the outside of your fingers.
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Do not tuck your thumb inside fingers, if you
accidentally hit something your thumb could be injured.
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Keep your elbows close to your body and your
chin tucked down
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Throw some punches as if you were boxing.
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Start throwing a couple jabs and then work up
in speed as the exercise progresses.
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While punching you should be moving around,
keep on the balls of your feet.
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Remember to use head movement and lean back
and forth as if you were avoiding punches from an opponent.
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Have fun!
Duration: 15 Minutes (one minute break
2x in there)
Calories
Burned: ~105