Fitness Boxing with Foam Gloves
Cardio boxing with foam gloves, striking only focus mitts or pads held by a partner — no contact between people.
How to play
- Explain the guard and basic punches: jab, cross and hook.
- Shadowboxing to the music.
- In pairs, one holds the pads and the other throws combinations.
- 1-minute rounds, then switch.
Rules
- Never hit your partner.
- Controlled punches to the pads.
- The pad holder sets the pace.
Variations
Easier
Shadowboxing only.
Standard
Two-punch combinations.
Harder
Four-punch combinations with footwork.
Adaptations
- Wrist injury: shadowboxing.
- Limited mobility: seated.
Learning goals
- Improve coordination and endurance.
- Channel energy in a controlled way.
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