Boxercise

Punch, move, laugh.

Don’t worry if you’ve never put on a pair of boxing gloves before. Boxercise is a lively, full-body workout inspired by boxing training – without stepping into a ring or getting hit.

You’ll learn new skills, work up a sweat and leave with a bigger smile than when you walked in.

Everything you need to know

Before you book your first class.

Our Boxercise class could be exactly what you’re looking for if you:

✓ have always wanted to try boxing or other martial arts but you didn’t really want to spare (here we don’t hit each other, only the pads)

✓ could do with leaving some of the day’s stress behind

✓ would like to improve your fitness and build confidence while learning a completely new skill

✓ enjoy laughing as much as sweating

✓ are looking for a welcoming, women-only class where everyone starts somewhere

📅 Current timetable

Thursday• 6:00 PM

Every class is different, but you can expect:

✔ A dynamic warm-up to get your body moving

✔ Learning and practising boxing combinations on pads

✔ Footwork, coordination and reaction drills

✔ Strength and conditioning exercises using your own body weight and equipment

✔ Plenty of laughter, encouragement and high-fives

✔ A well-deserved cool-down and stretch before heading home

You’ll leave feeling sweaty, energised and probably wondering where the last 50 minutes went.

Duration
Approximately 50 minutes.

Please bring
• Your own mat if you prefer (studio mats available)
• Comfortable clothing
• Clean, indoor-only trainers or non-slip (yoga) socks
• A bottle of water

Equipment
We provide boxing gloves, focus pads and all the equipment you’ll need for class. If you have your own gloves and would prefer to use them, feel free to bring them along.

To help us keep our shared equipment clean, we kindly ask everyone to sanitise their hands before using the studio gloves.

Suitable for
Complete beginners are very welcome. Every exercise will be adapted to your current fitness level.

You’ll probably notice the physical changes first.

The stairs won’t leave you quite as out of breath. Those punch combinations that once felt impossible suddenly become second nature. Your reactions become quicker, your fitness improves and you’ll find yourself moving with much more confidence.

But perhaps the biggest surprise is that you’ll start looking forward to exercise. And not because you have to do it, but because it’s one of the highlights of your week.

I’ve never done Boxercise before. Will I be able to keep up?

Absolutely. Almost everyone who joins is trying Boxercise for the first time. You’ll learn the combinations as you go, and everyone works at their own pace. Nobody expects perfection – we’re here to enjoy moving.

Is Boxercise very intense?

It’s an energetic class and you’ll probably leave feeling like you’ve had a really good workout! You’ll always be encouraged to work at an intensity that feels right for you.

Will I have to spar or hit another person?

Definitely not. We only hit the pads – never each other. There is no sparring or physical contact in our classes.

Have another question?

Visit our general FAQ for information about what to bring, missed classes, memberships, cancellations and booking.

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