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This 30-Minute Boxing and Bands Workout Is Low-Impact but Intense
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While we’re sure you’re familiar with boxing – you may not have been introduced to the concept of boxing with resistance bands. Resistance bands are a great way to increase the power of your at-home workout.
Introducing a resistance band to movements like squats, lunge lifts, bicycle crunches and standing rows will improve your alignment and increase their intensity.
If your shadow boxing, introducing a resistance band will increase the power of your movement by resisting the contraction of your muscles.
Founders of LIT Method, Justin and Taylor Norris, have devised this 30-minute at-home boxing workout with resistance bands. Add a mini resistance band to any of these exercises for an added challenge – but if you don’t have one, no worries. You’ll still score all the benefits of this workout with just your body weight.
The routine kicks off with a dynamic warmup and then progresses to punches, jab crosses, squats, ice skaters, and more. This fun boxing-inspired workout will have you smiling and sweating in no time, but it’s also low-impact, meaning it’s not harsh on your joints.
Meanwhile, if you want to check out some boxing-appropriate resistance bands, see our recommendations below.
30-Minute Mini-Band and Boxing Workout With Justin and Taylor Norris
66fit
66fit Multi-Adjustable Exercise Band Set
The 66fit Multi Adjustable Exercise Band Set ($38) is perfect for boxing. The handles provide a comfortable grip – so you won’t need to worry about the band slipping as you get to sweat.
They are infinitely versatile – you can shorten them for a shadow boxing session, then lengthen them for some pull-ups.
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PROIRON, Resistbnd, Booty Resistance Bands
PROIRON, Resistbnd, Booty Resistance Bands ($30) are small and flexible enough to be used for boxing – but also make a neat fit for legwork. The set of five allows you to adjust for the strength of the workout you want or the ease of movement you need. The Yellow and Red light and extra light bands are perfect for shadow boxing, while the Black, Blue and Green extra heavy, heavy and medium bands will give you a powerful lower body workout.
