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Tiredof hitting the gym and not seeing the results you want at the rate you wouldlike? Here’s the fitness tip that will see you get the body you have alwayswanted through high intensity cardio! Simply throw on a pair of gloves andpunch the crap out of a sack. Well not entirely - there’s a tad more to it thanthat. Lacey’sBoxing Gym owner and trainer Justin Lacey explains the benefitsof boxing for fitness, and how it helps foster endurance, discipline andcontrol. Here’s why you should add it to your weekly exercise routine.
“It’s one of the most all-round ways of achieving some fitness goals, getting some results and having a bit of fun at the same time.” – Justin Lacey
From Pro-Athlete to Pro-Trainer
If you follow boxing,you may recognise Justin from his time on the amateur boxing circuit, as he hasrepresented Australia at international competitions. After suffering not onebut two retinal injuries, Justin had to say goodbye to his Olympic dreams andwas facing a future without boxing. As fate would have it, a colleague was soonset to compete against an opponent Justin had previously faced anddefeated. Naturally, Justin offered to help him train for the fight and indoing so found a way back into the sport he loved. Now the proud owner of two boxing gyms inPerth’s northern suburbs, Currambine and a newly open Scarborough facility,Justin believes he can help young athletes reach even higher goals than he did.The gym is available to everyone, with openclasses where aspiring professional boxers, teens and everydayexercisers all train in one group (with workouts adjusted accordingly). Thereason why? Justin believes being around people who have achieved similar goalsare inspiring to train along side and help to encourage individuals to pushthemselves, creating the supportive culture people come to expect in a Lacey’sfacility.
Drop the dress size
Due to the nature ofthe workout, boxing is an extremely effective exercise choice for weight loss.As the classes involveHigh Intensity Interval Training, it burns calories fast, so don’t expect toleave the class without breaking a serious sweat! Justin prides his gym oncreating a great team environment - no matter what your age or fitness level,everyone encourages each other to get through each workout. There are kids as young as four to adults as old as 75 trainingat Lacey’s Boxing Gym each at their own pace, with staff and fellow classmatesencouraging you to hit those PB’s each and every time!
“Trying to tell someone to go run 100m sprints every day is monotonous. To come to a boxing gym, learn a little bit, before you know it you’re getting fit.”
Build coordination and confidence
If you find yourselfunable to keep time and would be categorised as a “klutz”, boxing may be theremedy you’ve been waiting for as it helps you focus on hitting those targets(literally). Aiming your left and right hooks at boxing bags can be daunting, butit’s also great for concentration. Donning on a pair of gloves notonly teaches you how to box correctly, but also builds self-confidence. Justinexplained how his classes help people to learn how todefend themselves - whether it’s blocking or simply knowing how to handleyourself in a fight, Justin helps build confidence in his trainees, especiallywhen it comes to kids. Justin said one of his passions was working with youths,helping them to find direction, set goals and build confidence both in and outof the ring.
“Pretty much what it is with young kids, is built up energy and then they use it in the wrong ways, make bad decisions, but you put them on a pathway in the right direction and kids in sports keeps kids from court.”
Ready to get in the ring?
If you want to getfit, learn how to box and have a lot of fun in the process, book in withLacey’s Boxing Gym, the team offer a free trial for first timers. Justin or oneof his skilled trainers will have you swinging left and right hooks in no-time.With a gym in Currambine and a new facility recently opened in Scarborough, Lacey’s Boxing Gym isswiftly becoming the go-to for boxing. Whether it’s for fitness or for sport,Justin and the crew will get you gloved up and ready for a few rounds in notime!
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