Boxing Tips

Basic Boxing Tips

Put 'Em Up and Knock It Out With This Beginner Boxing Workout
October 02, 2020
Put 'Em Up and Knock It Out With This Beginner Boxing Workout
I get it, boxing is pretty intimidating. There's a set of movements to learn, a…
By Tehrene Firman
A boxing pro shares the key 4 tips to punching it out at home
April 29, 2020
A boxing pro shares the key 4 tips to punching it out at home
It's such an experience to work out at a boxing studio. Your hands are decked…
By Rachel Lapidos
Boxing basics: 5 steps to throwing punches with perfect form
August 31, 2015
Boxing basics: 5 steps to throwing punches with perfect form
Boxing is the current golden child of boutique fitness, but as more studios open and workout…
By Amy Marturana
A beginner's guide to boxing workouts
August 03, 2017
A beginner's guide to boxing workouts
For newbie boxers who are just starting to channel their inner Gigi Hadid, that first…
By Mercey Livingston

Pro Technique Tips

Hit Harder and Faster With This Sweat-Inducing Advanced Boxing Workout
October 09, 2020
Hit Harder and Faster With This Sweat-Inducing Advanced Boxing Workout
Michelle Sim, boxing coach and creator of Move with Mich, takes the intimidation factor out of…
By Tehrene Firman
This 10-Minute Boxing-Inspired Core Workout Packs a Serious Punch
October 23, 2020
This 10-Minute Boxing-Inspired Core Workout Packs a Serious Punch
Core workouts don't have to be all about crunches. One of the best ways to…
By Tehrene Firman

At-Home Boxing

3 At-Home Ab Moves a Professional Boxer Uses For a Strong Core
July 01, 2020
3 At-Home Ab Moves a Professional Boxer Uses For a Strong Core
I will never forget my first boxing class. I punched my way to sweaty exhaustion…
By Zoe Weiner
Gabi Butler's triple flips are hard to copy, but you *can* steal her ab workouts
February 11, 2020
Gabi Butler's triple flips are hard to copy, but you *can* steal her ab workouts
Watch Netflix's hit docu-series Cheer and you'll quickly see that the Navarro College cheerleading team…
By Tehrene Firman

All Articles

‘I’m a Boxing Instructor, and These Are the Abs Moves I Do for a Rock-Solid Core’
August 28, 2023
‘I’m a Boxing Instructor, and These Are the Abs Moves I Do for a Rock-Solid Core’
“Hit me” isn’t just something you say in a card game. We’ve all encountered someone…
By Rachel Kraus & Zoe Weiner
I Tried Tons of Different VR Workouts, and This One That Lets You Box in Space Is My Favorite
August 28, 2023
I Tried Tons of Different VR Workouts, and This One That Lets You Box in Space Is My Favorite
Nothing makes me feel like a badass more than when I'm in a gym pounding…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Visualize Your Opponent in Your Mind’s Eye During These Boxing Combos for Beginners
August 21, 2023
Visualize Your Opponent in Your Mind’s Eye During These Boxing Combos for Beginners
In shadowboxing, your opponent is imaginary. There’s no one in the ring but you. But…
By Rachel Kraus
Get Loose, Then Get Sweaty: Why a Boxing Mobility and HIIT Workout Just Makes Sense
August 14, 2023
Get Loose, Then Get Sweaty: Why a Boxing Mobility and HIIT Workout Just Makes Sense
With the bursts of energy, the constant movement on your feet, and the powerful punches…
By Rachel Kraus
Here’s the Key to Punching With Speed and Power in Shadowboxing
August 07, 2023
Here’s the Key to Punching With Speed and Power in Shadowboxing
When I think of boxing, I sometimes imagine a cartoonish figure pummeling a punching bag…
By Rachel Kraus
Billy Blanks’s Tae Bo Videos Were My Go-To Workout as a Teenager. They’re Still a Fun, High-Energy Release Today
June 09, 2023
Billy Blanks’s Tae Bo Videos Were My Go-To Workout as a Teenager. They’re Still a Fun, High-Energy Release Today
Several weeks ago, I attended a self-defense class. Our instructor stood in the middle of…
By Anna Rollins
'I’m a Former WWE Diva, and Here’s How I Built a Rock-Solid Core To Stand My Ground'
May 04, 2023
'I’m a Former WWE Diva, and Here’s How I Built a Rock-Solid Core To Stand My Ground'
WWE Divas are known for their badassery, body slams, and drama. What powers the performances…
By Rachel Kraus
This Shadow Boxing Workout Is Chock Full of Tips To Help Put Power Behind Your Punches
February 20, 2023
This Shadow Boxing Workout Is Chock Full of Tips To Help Put Power Behind Your Punches
Unless you’re Muhammad Ali, the idea of floating like a butterfly and stinging like a…
By Rachel Kraus
Less Stress, More Focus: Boxing Is the Mental Health Workout I Never Knew I Needed
November 17, 2022
Less Stress, More Focus: Boxing Is the Mental Health Workout I Never Knew I Needed
When I first moved to New York City, I joined a gym to maintain my…
By Rebecca Norris
This Short and Sweaty Boxing Workout Packs a 1-2 Punch for Your Core and Arms
August 15, 2022
This Short and Sweaty Boxing Workout Packs a 1-2 Punch for Your Core and Arms
Sometimes you have no boundaries for your cardio workout: You could run for miles and…
By Kells McPhillips
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is My Favorite Heart-Healthy Workout’
June 06, 2022
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is My Favorite Heart-Healthy Workout’
Although it can sometimes be easy to get stuck in a workout rut, one of…
By Amber Sayer
The Best Beginner-Level Punching Bags for Some Mood-Boosting Jabs
January 15, 2022
The Best Beginner-Level Punching Bags for Some Mood-Boosting Jabs
I don't know about you, but sometimes I really—and I mean, really—need to blow off…
By Kells McPhillips
Heavy Bag Workouts Are One of the Best Ways To Relieve Stress (Because of All the Punching)
March 04, 2021
Heavy Bag Workouts Are One of the Best Ways To Relieve Stress (Because of All the Punching)
A heavy bag workout is a boxing- or kickboxing-inspired workout performed with a punching bag,…
By Allie Flinn
This 20-Minute Low-Impact Boxing Workout Is Prenatal Friendly (and So Much Fun)
December 28, 2020
This 20-Minute Low-Impact Boxing Workout Is Prenatal Friendly (and So Much Fun)
Boxing has a reputation for being, well, a little bit punchy. When you're facing off…
By Kells McPhillips
Raise Your BPMs to Brand-New Heights in This 20-Minute Killer HIIT Boxing Workout
December 14, 2020
Raise Your BPMs to Brand-New Heights in This 20-Minute Killer HIIT Boxing Workout
When you hear the term HIIT (that's high-intensity interval training), your mind might immediately jump…
By Kells McPhillips
The 20-Minute, Low-Impact Boxing Workout That Will Help You Blow Off Some Steam
December 07, 2020
The 20-Minute, Low-Impact Boxing Workout That Will Help You Blow Off Some Steam
Full transparency: I've wanted to hit something more than a few times in 2020. (Haven't…
By Kells McPhillips
Relieve Major Stress (and Feel Like a Badass) With These 4 Punching Bag Workout Moves
November 27, 2020
Relieve Major Stress (and Feel Like a Badass) With These 4 Punching Bag Workout Moves
A good yoga sesh or cycling class can certainly feel cathartic, but when it comes…
By Jessica Estrada
A Boxing Coach Recommends the Best Equipment for All Your Home Workouts
October 28, 2020
A Boxing Coach Recommends the Best Equipment for All Your Home Workouts
While working with a trainer is always a great way to improve your skills, it's…
By Tehrene Firman
You'll Actually Get Excited for Cardio Thanks to This Fun Boxing-Inspired Workout
October 16, 2020
You'll Actually Get Excited for Cardio Thanks to This Fun Boxing-Inspired Workout
Exercise should feel like a treat not a chore. In the latest episode of Good…
By Tehrene Firman
I tried the most over-the-top workout class in New York City and have some thoughts
October 04, 2019
I tried the most over-the-top workout class in New York City and have some thoughts
 It's the classic Friday night conundrum: do you hit the gym after work, or…
By Zoe Weiner
How boxing changed my life after a Parkinson's diagnosis at age 32
June 17, 2019
How boxing changed my life after a Parkinson's diagnosis at age 32
Jennifer Parkinson was 32 years old when she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a nervous…
By Emily Laurence
5 moves that let you replicate Gal Gadot's arm-numbing boxing workout at home
December 10, 2018
5 moves that let you replicate Gal Gadot's arm-numbing boxing workout at home
Gal Gadot—you know, the real-life Wonder Woman—is the kind of friend you want to do all…
By Tehrene Firman
Rumble is the latest boutique studio to jump into the at-home fitness ring
November 06, 2018
Rumble is the latest boutique studio to jump into the at-home fitness ring
It's been an action-packed year for at-home sweat fanatics, due in large part to the…
By Kells McPhillips
The workout Jennifer Aniston is obsessed with, straight from her trainer
September 13, 2018
The workout Jennifer Aniston is obsessed with, straight from her trainer
Over the years, Jennifer Aniston's favorite workouts have stayed pretty consistent. After all, when you…
By Tehrene Firman
I traveled 8,600 miles to fall in love—with Muay Thai boxing
May 31, 2018
I traveled 8,600 miles to fall in love—with Muay Thai boxing
You’ve likely heard about Muay Thai at some point recently; the national sport of Thailand…
By Annie Daly
The next gen of wellness includes boxing gloves, sweat sisters, and serious vibes
May 09, 2018
The next gen of wellness includes boxing gloves, sweat sisters, and serious vibes
Whether you're a New York City fitness studio obsessive or just starting to get acquainted…
By Well+Good Editors
Steal this boxing guru's quickie circuit workout ASAP
April 24, 2018
Steal this boxing guru's quickie circuit workout ASAP
Welcome to Next Gen of Wellness, our spotlight of the nine up-and-coming icons you need to…
By Well+Good Editors
The boxing advocate empowering followers to squash self-doubt
April 15, 2018
The boxing advocate empowering followers to squash self-doubt
Welcome to Next Gen of Wellness, our spotlight of the nine up-and-coming icons you need to…
By Well+Good Editors
How to rock your workout wardrobe like a Rumble founding trainer this new year
January 18, 2018
How to rock your workout wardrobe like a Rumble founding trainer this new year
  You've got your activewear basics on lock (shout out trusty all-black leggings and sports…
By Well+Good Editors
Boxing continues its fitness world domination with a high-fashion takeover
January 11, 2018
Boxing continues its fitness world domination with a high-fashion takeover
It seems that now-ubiquitous boutiques like SoulCycle created a blueprint of sorts for how to dominate the…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Is Rumble about to be the SoulCycle of boxing?
January 09, 2018
Is Rumble about to be the SoulCycle of boxing?
If you haven't heard of Rumble, that's probably about to change: The New York City–based boxing-inspired…
By Tehrene Firman
This is how Gigi Hadid stays healthy with an insane travel schedule
December 31, 2017
This is how Gigi Hadid stays healthy with an insane travel schedule
Saying that it can be challenging to stick to a wellness routine while on the…
By Erin Bunch
7 celeb-tested workouts that got us seriously sweating this year
December 11, 2017
7 celeb-tested workouts that got us seriously sweating this year
You might spot famous folks like Michelle Obama and Beyoncé at SoulCycle, and you can dupe a star-sanctioned workout…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Join Well+Good at Art Basel Miami for a series of next-level workouts
November 26, 2017
Join Well+Good at Art Basel Miami for a series of next-level workouts
There are plenty of excuses to escape to Miami in December so you can check…
By Well+Good Editors
The toning workout that gets Adriana Lima ready for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
November 20, 2017
The toning workout that gets Adriana Lima ready for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
When it comes to fitness, supermodel Adriana Lima is one of the hardest working women…
By Mercey Livingston
How Laila Ali learned to knock out gender stereotypes and self-doubt
November 13, 2017
How Laila Ali learned to knock out gender stereotypes and self-doubt
When Laila Ali told people she wanted to follow in her father's footsteps—straight into the…
By Zoe Weiner
The inspiring way this dancer-turned-boxer found peace through fitness
November 09, 2017
The inspiring way this dancer-turned-boxer found peace through fitness
We want to recognize the fitness instructors who don’t just look great on Instagram—but actually…
By Well+Good Editors
Meet the trainer who started at the bottom and now he’s here
November 09, 2017
Meet the trainer who started at the bottom and now he’s here
We want to recognize the fitness instructors who don’t just look great on Instagram—but actually…
By Well+Good Editors
This just-for-ladies boxing gym is the perfect place to host your next women's circle meeting
October 11, 2017
This just-for-ladies boxing gym is the perfect place to host your next women's circle meeting
There's an increasingly popular place where you can always find seriously badass babes: a boxing gym. The…
By Tehrene Firman
The Justin Bieber-backed boxing gym that's expanding in a major way
July 28, 2017
The Justin Bieber-backed boxing gym that's expanding in a major way
Hey Upper East Siders—are you ready to rumble? And, more specifically, are you ready to rumble…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Why this Victoria's Secret model loves working out like a cage fighter
July 16, 2017
Why this Victoria's Secret model loves working out like a cage fighter
While Gisele and Gigi are working on their jabs and hooks in the boxing ring,…
By Erin Magner
The workout Bella Hadid is so over—and what she's doing instead
June 13, 2017
The workout Bella Hadid is so over—and what she's doing instead
Yoga studios are hot spots for celebrity sightings. But one celeb you won't be sharing savasana with…
By Alison Feller
What happens when men and women share a locker room (hint: major LOLS)
April 12, 2017
What happens when men and women share a locker room (hint: major LOLS)
Locker Room Look Book is Well+Good’s new video series where we share (and you’ll score)…
By Well+Good Editors
Meet the Sports Illustrated model who's also training as a fighter
February 06, 2017
Meet the Sports Illustrated model who's also training as a fighter
On the day that Mia Kang's Sports Illustrated swimsuit photos were revealed last week, she was in…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Work out your body (and mind) with this 5-minute boxing reset from Ashley Guarrasi
January 17, 2017
Work out your body (and mind) with this 5-minute boxing reset from Ashley Guarrasi
What to do when your sanity needs a sweat sesh, but making it to the studio is…
By Well+Good Editors
Rumble wants to totally change how you think about boxing workouts
January 12, 2017
Rumble wants to totally change how you think about boxing workouts
Reasons to consider adding boxing to your workout routine? "It's fun, therapeutic, and effective," said Noah…
By Lisa Elaine Held
7 fitness gurus that celebs love (but anyone can work with)
August 19, 2016
7 fitness gurus that celebs love (but anyone can work with)
They sip on superfood-loaded smoothies and sport face masks in the air to keep themselves in tip-top form…
By Willa Tellekson-Flash
The badass boxing workout Gigi Hadid swears by
July 14, 2016
The badass boxing workout Gigi Hadid swears by
It's clear that Rob Piela's new Gotham G-Box gym in New York City is no…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 7 best boxing workout classes in New York City
June 29, 2016
The 7 best boxing workout classes in New York City
In the boutique fitness world, boxing has definitely attained contender status. Workout buffs—from body builders…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Welcome to The DogPound, New York's trendiest new workout spot
April 27, 2016
Welcome to The DogPound, New York's trendiest new workout spot
The first thing you'll notice when you walk into The DogPound's buzzy, brand-new home on…
By Lisa Elaine Held
It's official: Fashion models can't get enough of boxing
June 17, 2015
It's official: Fashion models can't get enough of boxing
If you thought boxing was just for Saturday night Pay-per-view fights between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao,…
By Well+Good Editors
5 ways Laila Ali is staying strong out of the ring
April 19, 2015
5 ways Laila Ali is staying strong out of the ring
Boxer Laila Ali knows a thing or two about strength. The middleweight boxing champ competed for 8 years before retiring,…
By Molly Gallagher
The badass workout models can't get enough of
March 30, 2015
The badass workout models can't get enough of
Models may have been decked out in velvet and glitter at last month's Fashion Week shows,…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Will Shadowbox be the SoulCycle of boxing?
February 18, 2015
Will Shadowbox be the SoulCycle of boxing?
Next time you sign up for a workout class, you may find yourself booking a…
By Lisa Elaine Held
A case for no-weights cardio workouts?
December 06, 2013
A case for no-weights cardio workouts?
  "Heavier weights" is a popular rallying cry right now (thanks, CrossFit). But Aerospace co-owner…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Ask an Athlete: Boxer Mikaela Mayer dishes on diet, sparring, and skin care
April 21, 2013
Ask an Athlete: Boxer Mikaela Mayer dishes on diet, sparring, and skin care
  At 17, Mikaela Mayer left modeling and stepped into the boxing ring. Now, at…
By Melisse Gelula
The 3-minute jump rope workout
March 04, 2013
The 3-minute jump rope workout
Now that you've learned how to master jumping rope (or at least avoid tripping every…
By Melisse Gelula
How to master the jump rope and why you really should
March 04, 2013
How to master the jump rope and why you really should
  Given the many athletic feats you might face at the gym—Tabata, treadmill sprints, lifting…
By Melisse Gelula