Losing Weight With Boxing Versus Running

1
Losing Weight With Boxing Versus Running
2
(No Transcript)
3

• Running several days per week, either outdoors or
  on a treadmill, is a simple, effective way to
  lose weight. The knock on this form of exercise,
  however, is its repetitive nature. If you're
  eager to lose weight but want to adopt a workout
  with a variety of elements, boxing might be for
  you. You don't have to worry about getting hit --
  even without contact drills, boxing can aid in
  weight loss.

4
Running Weight Loss

• Running is an ideal exercise to pursue if your
  central fitness goal is weight loss, but the
  exercise provides several other health benefits,
  including better cardiovascular health and
  stronger muscles and bones. A key perk to this
  form of exercise is its convenience you don't
  need any gear beyond a pair of running shoes and
  some athletic attire. 

5

• Although dedication to this workout can help you
  burn enough calories to experience weight loss, a
  drawback to running is its impact to your
  lower-body joints, which makes it less than ideal
  for those who are obese or have joint pain.

6
Boxing Weight Loss

• A typical boxing workout for weight loss, known
  as cardio or fitness boxing, involves a variety
  of elements that help you burn calories as you
  work toward losing weight. This form of workout
  includes up-tempo exercises such as jumping rope,
  calisthenics such as mountain climbers and
  burpees, working the heavy bag, shadowboxing and
  hitting a trainer's focus pads.

7
Comparison of Calories Burned

• Whether you choose a boxing workout or running as
  you attempt to shed some pounds, you'll burn
  calories at a quick rate. Harvard Health
  Publications notes a person who weighs 185 pounds
  will burn 400 calories during a 30-minute run at
  5.2 mph. The same person will also burn hundreds
  of calories in a boxing workout -- 444 calories
  in 30 minutes of jumping rope, 400 calories in 30
  minutes of sparring and 355 calories in 30
  minutes of vigorous calisthenics.

8
Losing Weight Through Exercise

• Regardless of the type of workout you adopt on
  your weight-loss journey, you'll have a greater
  chance of success if you practice the workout
  frequently. A minimum of 300 weekly minutes of
  aerobic exercise is a key step toward weight
  loss. Running for five hours per week might seem
  daunting, but with a boxing workout, you won't
  spend close to five hours performing any one
  specific exercise. As with any weight-loss goal,
  adding some strength-training exercises and
  reducing your caloric intake can help you get
  results.