Boxing Workout for Beginners Near Athens

Boxing is a full-body workout that leverages the proven benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) alongside traditional boxing instruction. Our boxing workout for beginners near Athens meshes boxing drills such as focus mitt drills, quick footwork and shadow boxing with calisthenics like push ups, lunges and burpees for a masterfully crafted well-rounded workout.

At your boxing workout for beginners near Athens you’ll experience rigorous strength and conditioning exercises that improve cardiovascular health and sharpen self-defense skills. At X3 Sports’ boxing classes in Athens you can expect to:

• Shed calories faster than running
• Lose unwanted flab
• Sculpt lean muscles
• Enhance coordination and balance
• Practice safe sparring techniques
• Improve heart health

Let’s dive deeper into boxing’s health benefits and why X3 Sports is the region’s go-to destination for introductory classes.

Beginner & Advanced Classes 

You don’t have to be Muhammad Ali to reap all the great rewards that boxing can offer. The professional trainers at X3 Sports, all current and former fighters themselves, design highly accessible classes that teach boxing fundamentals. Even if you’ve never thrown a punch in your life, they’ll guide you through class and make sure that you’re never feeling lost or overwhelmed. They’ll explain new moves and how to perform them correctly so that you learn how to keep your bones and joints safe from unnecessary strain.

In our boxing workout for beginners near Athens, you’ll learn powerful blocking and striking techniques that you’ll be able to practice on our 120 lb industry standard heavy bags and the gloves of your partner. As you progress each week, we’ll help you turn up the intensity. You’ll experience constant variety and new physical and mental challenges at every turn.

Experienced boxers can try our more advanced classes.

Heart & Muscle Strength

Boxing is a type of HIIT workout, which is an exercise format known for burning fat and calories faster than “almost any other workout,” according to studies. Our boxing workout for beginners near Athens can torch up to 900 calories per class! Through some consistency and a nutritious diet, unwanted fat around your legs, arms and core will begin to shrink. In its place, you’ll notice lean muscle sculpting in your quads, glutes, abs, biceps and triceps.

A beginner boxing class will push your body into overdrive, strengthening your heart and cardiovascular system. Endurance, balance and coordination will all get a boost, while your muscles will tighten and strengthen. The on-and-off again intensity of your boxing workout for beginners near Athens will cause your metabolism to surge and stay elevated for hours.

Stress Relief

As much as our boxing classes are incredible physical challenges, they’re also extremely effective at relieving stress and anxiety. Your boxing workout for beginners near Athens will have an exciting tone from beginning to end. Feel-good chemicals that are commonly released during periods of exertion and adrenaline, such as endorphins, will flood your brain. You’ll have the entire X3 Warrior community pushing and motivating you.

Hitting heavy bags and sparring can feel incredibly gratifying. X3 gyms create a safe atmosphere for releasing pent-up anger and aggression. Many members also report increased levels of confidence as they complete new activities, feel stronger in their bodies, and learn empowering self defense techniques.

Get To the Next Level With X3 Sports

Are you ready to up your game and try a boxing workout for beginners near Athens? We think you are! X3 Sports offers convenient locations, including a gym in Athens on S Milledge Avenue, ample class times and an inclusive community. We have all the gear and equipment you need ready to go. Come see the powerful effects for yourself: book your free class today!