Shadow Boxing
Shadow boxing is one of the many activities performed in our Olympic size boxing ring. Let’s take a look at what shadow boxing is and why boxers do it. For specific tips on shadow boxing, click here. 
Shadow boxing is often times a warm-up to a boxing workout utilizing heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags and double end bags. Shadowboxing is a cardiovascular workout and gets the boxers muscles warmed up for the more strenuous bag workout that lies ahead.
Boxers shadowbox in front of a mirror when starting out to perfect their technique and watch how accurately they are throwing their punches. More experienced boxers, shadowbox in the ring where they can move around more and practice both offensive and defensive exercises.
Frequently, when training for an upcoming competition or bout, boxers will envision their opponent and shadowbox as if they are in the ring with that particular opponent. For example, if a boxer knows they are going to compete against a south-paw, they may practice their defensive strategy as opposed to the more traditional defense that would be used when competing against an orthodox fighter. In addition to practicing different punching combinations, shadowboxing also allows boxers to enhance the speed of their punches as they are not hitting an actual target.
- Shadow Boxing (shadow boxing tips)
- Speed Bag Tips (advice on how to use the speed bag to its fullest potential)
- The Boxing Program at Odenton Fitness (an overview)
- Cardio Benefits of Boxing (why boxing is such a great vehicle for total body fitness)
- Boxing Classes at Odenton Fitness (and overview of our classes and program)
- Boxing as Stress Relief (why boxing has a leg up on other sports in stress relief)
- Boxing Class Schedule (our boxing class schedule)
- The Left Jab (how to throw a left jab like the pros)
- The Joys and Benefits of a Heavy Punching Bag Workout (get the most out of the heavy bag)
- Our Women’s Boxing Program (an overview of our program and why women are flocking to boxing)
- Washington Post Article on Club One’s Boxing Program (why boxing is for almost everyone trying to get in shape)
- HBO Profile of Odenton Fitness Boxer (all of the training in this HBO video is at Club One)
