BLOG CONTENT FOR BOXING PROGRAM FIGHTCAMP
"Boxing is a muse for fighters and non-fighters alike, inspiring movies, music, and even our language. We roll with the punches and get saved by the bell, or express our support by being in someone’s corner – until it’s time to throw in the towel, of course. From the soaring popularity of the Rocky franchise that sparked an entire film genre to the timelessness of songs like 'The Boxer,' few other sports have captured our collective imagination quite like boxing."
"Aligning one’s lifestyle with nature’s cycles isn’t a new idea, but as our world has grown busier and our lives more demanding, many have lost touch with this rhythm. Most of us can sense our bodies and minds respond to the seasons, but our modern lives don’t allow us the time to make the appropriate changes. ... Instead of fighting against our ingrained instinct for the sake of sticking to a specific workout, seasonal fitness allows for harmony between that instinct and our personal goals."
"Moderate to high intensity workouts instantly boost brain power and a consistent exercise routine can even prevent or delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. ... The physical and cognitive challenges posed by non-contact boxing training could have a special edge over other forms of exercise in promoting brain health."
"The importance of combating conditions like depression cannot be overstated, and the recent pandemic has only exacerbated America’s mental health crisis. Exercise has been a great outlet for many to cope with the stress. ... We spoke with neuropsychologist Dr. Julie Brody Magid, Clinical Director of the McLean Memory Disorders Assessment Clinic and an Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry."
"When most people think of boxing, they think more of chaos than calm. For those who do boxing training, they know that couldn’t be further from the truth. ... The idea of ‘moving meditation’ is usually associated with exercise like yoga, however, exercise like boxing undoubtedly evokes a similar sense of being present in the moment, with an awareness of oneself and their surroundings."
"Women are natural-born fighters, but these pioneering female boxers decided to step into the ring and show the world what it truly means to fight like a girl. These five women have all made boxing history, carving their names into the record books and inspiring new generations of fierce women to glove up."
