Bored with the hamster-wheel approach to gym fitness or the low-impact snoozefests? If your idea of exercise is climbing imaginary stairs while reading the newspaper and checking out stock quotes on CNBC, boxing probably isn�t for you. But if it�s a workout you�re looking for � a real calorie-incinerating, stress-reducing sweat-a-thon � then lace up those gloves. Boxing provides maximum workout, and better yet, you don�t need to step into the ring with the heavy hitters and lose some of those precious brain-cells or risk your bridgework to reap the benefits.

Boxing�s continuous, full-body movements � with or without the contact � make for an intense cardio workout that can shape and tone muscles while developing balance, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.

The typical boxing routine is based on footwork and throwing punches in combinations. Beginners will learn the proper stance and basic punches � Jab, straight right, hooks, and uppercuts. They�ll practice throwing continuous punches in combination, called shadowboxing. From shadowboxing, students move on to the heavy bag, the light bags, and the focus mitts, a pair of hand held punching bags. Instead of weight training, boxers learn to jump rope and get reacquainted with old school calisthenics such as sit-ups, pull-ups, and leg lifts. Like a typical bout, all the segments of a boxing regimen, whether it�s bag work or jumping rope, are ruled by an old-fashioned round clock � three minutes of work followed by one minute of rest. When the bell rings, it�s back to work.

Boxing training is constant learning; it�s the constant learning that helps keep boxing out of the usual gym routine rut. It requires a rare combination of strength, endurance, and agility. While it may not be easy, it does produce results!

We will offer 3 training options at BBC:  Open Gym, Boxing classes, and Personal 1-on-1 training.  Whatever you need to get the job done right.

OPEN GYM: 

So you already know how to throw a good jab and lead hook and you can work a 3-5-3 combination masterfully on the heavy bag.  What�s more�you can roll the speed bag with the best of �em.  Just pop on into the gym and work the floor for a quick or long workout of your own�that�s what you�re looking for.  Somewhere to work those long hours on the CATIA scope away�where you can work the heavy bags, the reflex bags, the double end bags, the speed bags�AND�you can pair off with other BBC members to work the mitts and some situational sparring of your own.  Topped off with some good-old fashioned ab work and 10 minutes of rope work�and�that�s about it.  Welcome�we�ve got just what you need�

Over the next months�we�ll incorporate more and more workout routines for new members to start with.  So...take a gander at the Open Gym hours and select a beginning 60 minute workout routine that can get you started.

Remember�open gym isn�t just for you to go in, zone out, and feel abandoned.  Someone will normally be there Wed - Fri from 4:30 - 7:30 to offer quick tips or show you the proper techniques for whatever equipment you�re working.

 SQUAD SESSIONS (Boxing Classes):

So�over the past month you�ve become quite adept at working the floor.  You definitely don�t need any boxing classes�do you�?  Well, maybe not�but�then again maybe you would like to see what they offer�whether it�s a good time to brush up on those skills that have definitely atrophied away during the years�or�whether you want to lean more about beat punching and some more counter drills�

Squad Sessions are a fantastic and fun entry into the world of boxing. Highly motivating, squad sessions will quickly help you develop the fitness and skill sets that make boxers the most elite of athletes.

When membership increases, BBC will hold regular, weekly squad sessions at it's scheduled times during the week. These sessions are a fantastic workout and an excellent introduction to the skills and techniques of boxing training. Club membership is required for our Sessions and places will be limited to a maximum of 15 people per session.

Click here (Squad Sessions) to learn more.

PERSONAL TRAINING:

So you�ve taken some classes�or�the times of the classes might not work for you�another option is to schedule some 1-on-1 time.  One on one boxing coaching will definitely challenge you on levels you never thought possible from a fitness training program. At BBC we will help you take your boxing and fitness as far as you want to take it. Sessions are individually tailored to maximize our member�s potential, aesthetic and athleticism. The sessions are also backed up by sound sports nutritional advice to help you get every last ounce out of your training.