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]}

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