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Boxing Fitness

Gillian Russell visits Inverness City Boxing Club to discover how boxing exercises can benefit fitness, strength and confidence.

Gillian Russell and the team are live at the Inverness City Boxing Club to discover how boxing exercises can benefit your fitness, strength and confidence.

Claire Simpson took up boxing training after she hurt her knee and was advised to stop running. She talks about how much she enjoys it and her surprise at the increase in her strength and stamina.

Jasper Chisholm, former professional boxer, talks about the women's boxing fitness classes he takes and some of his class members share their enthusiasm for what they get out of it. Julie Scade, who has never considered boxing in her life, has a go at some of the boxing exercises live on air!

Laurie Redfern, Scotland's longest serving boxing coach, talks about the perception people have of boxing, the stigma attached to it and how it's not about punching people - it's an all-round workout. He also describes how much children get out of it, not just from a fitness point of view but also discipline, self-control and confidence.

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 Nov 2015 13:30

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  • Mon 2 Nov 2015 13:30