Okay, here’s my sharing about how many calories you burn in boxing:
How Many Calories Do You Burn in Boxing
Alright, so I got curious about how many calories I was actually burning during my boxing workouts. I mean, it’s a killer workout, you’re sweating buckets, and your muscles are screaming, but how many calories are you really torching?
First, I tried to find some tools to help me figure this out. I stumbled upon this thing called a “Calorie Calculator” online. It’s supposed to estimate how many calories you need to eat each day and also give you some tips on losing or gaining weight. I plugged in my age, which is 35, and some other details, but it was more about daily calorie intake than specific workouts, so not super helpful for what I was looking for. I want to know my boxing calorie burn, not all day!
Then, I found another tool where you can calculate the calories burned by walking or running. Since boxing involves footwork, I thought maybe I could get a rough estimate this way. I put in my usual walking/running time and intensity and got some numbers. But let’s be real, boxing is way more intense than just walking or running, so this wasn’t really accurate either. And I need to do a lot of this, not just walking!
So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I wore my fitness tracker, one of those watches that track your heart rate and steps and all that jazz, during my next boxing session. I did my usual routine:
- 5 minutes of warm-up, just some light jogging and stretches.
- 3 rounds of hitting the heavy bag. Each round is 3 minutes long, with a 1-minute break in between.
- 2 rounds of shadow boxing, again, 3 minutes each with a 1-minute rest.
- 5 minutes of cool-down stretches at the end.
After the workout, I checked my fitness tracker. During the workout, my heart rate was up, averaging around 150 beats per minute. I know it’s hard to pinpoint calories exactly, but the tracker estimated that I burned around 500-600 calories during that one-hour session. Not bad, right? Of course, it’s just an estimate, but it gives me a ballpark figure. And I feel tired and hungry, so I think it is OK. So I ate two bananas and a chicken breast.
So, based on my little experiment, it seems like a good boxing workout can definitely help you burn a decent amount of calories. It’s a great way to get in shape, and it’s way more fun than just running on a treadmill, at least for me. Plus, you get to punch things, which is always a good stress reliever! And I believe I will keep boxing!
