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Boxing is not only great for overall fitness, it also has many social and mental benefits. Training includes jumping rope, jogging and sparring. All these activites improve your child's cardiovascular fitness. Boxers also spend a lot of time strengthening their arms and legs. Youth boxing training aften focuses on bodyweight, using exercises such as push-ups, crunches and squarts as well as education around diet and nutrition.

Boxing offers children several mental benefitsthat they can use in their daily lives. Improved physical health and improved performance in the ring can build your child's confidence . In addition, when fighting on opponent or just punching a speed bag, extreme focus is required. This can translate into better focus in the classroom. It is also widely reported to help youngsters relieve stress and control their anger and aggression. Children learn that lasing their tempers in the boxing ring is actually counter-productive. When young boxers successfully complete rigorous workouts and matcges, they also learn about self-discipline and determination.