Random and Opinionated Thoughts
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Here is a great eight round boxing/HIIT workout that is great with or without a heavy bag. Read more
Looking for a short workout that will make you give everything you have? I was a bit nervous going into this yesterday – but after I was finished (and even still now) I am very proud with the work I put in and my effort. I look forward to doing this again in the future as well. No equipment needed. Read more
Another Thursday – another at home boxing class. Read more
I love pacer workouts. They force me to work harder, faster, and also to cheer others on as we go through the workout. The premise – you have (for example) 5 people working out together doing a circuit (each person is rotating through a group of exercises). Read more
No need for any boxing equipment, just another good one brought to you by Nate Bowers! Read more
Today’s workout is inspired by something I got from Brute Force with a touch of me. The workout: 20 minutes EMOM (every minute on the minute). Set a timer for 20 minutes. Each minute – do 5 squat jumps and 5 burpees. With the remaining time – shadow box. When each new minute starts – repeat. 5 squat jumps, 5 burpees, shadow boxing. No breaks! Read more
One of my favorites today is what I would call a counting workout. I call out a combo – and the number of times to throw it and then we hit the bag on my count. Set the clock for 40 minutes and no breaks. Depending on your pace you may need to add or remove some of the following: Right-handed person: Front arm = left arm Left-handed person: Back arm = right arm Jab = 1 Cross = 2 Front arm hook = 3 Back arm hook = 4 Front arm uppercut = 5 Back arm uppercut = 6... Read More » Read more
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More shadowboxing with Nate Bowers today: No equipment/no excuses! Read more