Fight Like A Girl: Why Mums Will Love Boxing For Fitness & Fun

If you’re a new mum, your relationship with movement may currently just be limited to bending down to pick up some toys off the living room floor every evening before bed – or taking the baby stroller out for a gentle lap of the block.

But rediscovering the joys of movement for yourself and for your own body doesn’t have to feel like climbing to a mountaintop. And if you don’t want to go to the gym just yet, this heart-pumping activity we’ll be discussing today may just be what you need to have fun just moving your body anywhere. Whether it be in the comfort of your own home or out in the backyard with your hubby, your kids, and a few foam kick pads.

Combining fancy footwork, fire power, and some fun stress relief, boxing is actually a great workout for mums for more reasons than you may think. So if you’ve been thinking of jumping into the boxing craze for yourself, let us outline all the major benefits of boxing as a workout.

An Accessible Activity with Minimal Equipment

One of the most obvious selling points of boxing as a workout is that you can really do it from anywhere and with even just a minimal amount of equipment. All you really need is some breathable clothing, some comfortable trainers, and a good pair of boxing gloves.

You can also box independently or with a partner for a fun shared workout. For solo boxing training, you can punch a mounted foam pad or invest in a boxing punching bag. And for training with a partner, you can even use a second set of boxing gloves as an alternative to a punching pad in a pinch.

For the best results however, we recommend investing in at least one pair of boxing gloves and one pair of focus mitts for you and a partner to use. That way, you can take turns between punching and absorbing blows.

And what if you do want to start boxing at a local boxing gym? Even with limited time, you can incorporate boxing into your routine. Flexible timing and 45-minute to hour-long classes make it an easier commitment that’s relaxing, fun and will keep you fit even with minimal time investment.

Empowering Mums through Strength & Endurance Training

Another major benefit of boxing as a workout is that it builds more than just strength. On top of building up those biceps, boxing is also a low-impact cardio workout, which makes it great for improving your cardiovascular capacity, practicing breathwork, and ultimately boosting your endurance. 

This is why so many marathon runners dabble in boxing workouts as well, as boxing as a sport works both the heart and your muscles, effectively aiding in gentle muscle toning. And boxing doesn’t just tone your arms and legs – it’s also core exercise that strengthens you from within.  

Boxing for Mental Health & Stress Relief

The breathwork required for cardio workouts makes them naturally meditative practices. Boxing is no different – in fact, the rhythm required for maintaining boxing combos helps keep you centred as well as engaged.

In this regard, boxing is a sport of concentration that can help combat brain fog, making it perfect for new mums looking to correct their baby brain. You might think it’s just throwing punches, but you’ve got to remember combinations, be light on your feet, and work on coordination simultaneously.

That and boxing has proven itself to be such a positive outlet for good old-fashioned feminine rage – and what mum doesn’t need an outlet for her inner fire? So even though it is high-energy, boxing workouts still provide mums with a great way to relax and de-stress by letting you punch it all out and strengthen your mind and body along the way too.

Building Community through Boxing

There’s no shortage of local boxing clubs here in the UK, and each club possesses its own vibrant community. That’s why so many young people are embracing this traditional English sport during their school years. So if your kids are already boxing passionately themselves, why not join them and make your new workout regime a family activity? 

Boxing clubs are also not just for the kids either. Some boxing clubs may include special sessions specifically for beginner adults. So if you know any other parents who are dropping their kids off at the training sessions and want to start training themselves, you can sign up to a class or two together and build your own sense of community as a parent.

Then there’s doing combos at home with the family. All you need for a fun night in with the family is some high-energy music to maintain your rhythm and you, the hubby, and the kids can all have a barrel of fun throwing punches and working on your footwork together.

Unleash your Inner Sasha Fierce with Boxing Workouts

From providing an outlet for your frustrations to building strength, agility, endurance, and even supporting mental clarity, it’s clear to see that boxing as a sport offers holistic health and wellbeing benefits. 

Above all, however, boxing can provide happy hormones like serotonin, ensuring you feel better in your skin, build confidence and self-assurance, and ultimately strengthen your relationship with your body, your vitality, and your revolutionising your relationship with movement and staying active. In this way, boxing workouts will have you connecting with and perhaps even unleashing your very own Sasha Fierce, a la Beyonce. And what’s not to love about that?