Fitspo of the week : Cute Asian girl doing boxing [25pics]

A photo album featuring this young girl doing boxing in the gym.

When you think of boxing, most people will imagine a huge, strong man looking angry. But this isn't true, and certainly not for your typical 2021 boxer. Many incorrect ideas can be a barrier to women getting involved in boxing; perhaps it's aggressive, that it's all about fighting, that it's male-dominated. What about the cliché 'boxing isn't for girls!'? But these stereotypes aren't accurate. At all.

Boxing, as with all exercise, increases the level of endorphins, the natural feel-good chemicals that can help improve mood. But there are other substantial mental health benefits too. Boxing can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by focusing on the mind and body in the present moment. Encouraging, friendly classes support better mental health by being with supportive people, and the achievement that comes with learning to box can be a really powerful way to boost self-confidence and self-esteem.

Boxing is a fantastic way to improve functional strength for women. The different techniques used in training help to build muscular endurance and longevity, and these increase strength and physical ability that carries through to everyday life outside of the gym.

Skipping, sparring, speed drills, pad work, and punching mean that boxing is a full-on, full-body workout. These different exercises target different body areas with different intensities at different times, continually challenging your body for endurance building. Boxing is incredible for burning fat, too, especially visceral fat. It's also a great cardiovascular workout.

Boxing is an all-gender sport, with huge benefits for everyone, at any level. But the advantages for women have been particularly well-documented.; including helping to increase fitness, enhance self-confidence and improve mental health.