We don't blame you if you're starting to get antsy while staying at home to flatten the curve of the coronavirus [1] — we know being cooped up, no matter what situation, might feel somewhat restraining or, maybe, boring. Here are some things to do at home to curb your boredom and promote productivity [2], but if you're looking for another outlet to channel your frustrations or pent-up energy [3], boxing classes seem like just the thing. Punch things? Sweat away my stress? Sounds good to me.
A number of fitness companies are offering free at-home boxing workouts during this time. Whether they're streaming classes live on social media (note: Instagram Lives last for 24 hours) or posting videos on their websites (or both!), they're giving you an easy way to get your jab and uppercut on. Ahead is a handful of companies that apply:
- Rumble: You can stream daily Rumble-themed workouts on Instagram Live [4], no equipment necessary! Many of the classes feature a combination of boxing and bodyweight exercises.
- 9Round: Kickboxing workouts are available to all active 9Round members through the online member portal [5].
- Box + Flow: Boxing plus yoga workouts are being streamed up to two times per day throughout the week on the Box + Flow Instagram Live [6].
- Prevail Boxing: Stream boxing classes on the Prevail Boxing YouTube channel [7].
- Box Union: Access multiple classes per week on Box Union's Instagram Live [8]. Aside from the shadowboxing sessions, the brand is offering two new classes: BoxUnion HIIT and BoxUnion Abs, Butt, Core.
- Work Train Fight: Work Train Fight has free workouts on its website [9], YouTube page [10], and Instagram Live [11]. Plus, you can send Work Train Fight a video of you shadowboxing, and trainers will reply with feedback.
Looking for more? Check out free sweat sessions to try from notable brands such as Peloton, Barry's Bootcamp, and Orangetheory [12]. Keeping a routine and exercising are both expert-approved ways to cope with the stress you may be feeling right now [13]. So get to it if you're up for it!