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Punching above its weight

The health benefits of boxing

Dr Adam Gledhill and Al Chambers discuss the physical, psychological and social benefits of boxing as a form of physical activity

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This article is relevant to different aspects of the A-level PE specifications of the main exam boards, with links to physiology of training, as well as the physical, psychological and social benefits of increased participation in physical activity.

Imagine a sport that is part high-intensity training, part intricate choreography and part emotional outlet, all rolled into one. That is boxing for you: a dynamic way of moving that slams body and mind into peak shape, all while forging social bonds that go beyond the ring.

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