
Get your body into fighting shape with Everlasts' Shadow Box class.
The Everlast Shadowbox workout class is a fun, highly interactive, non-contact authentic boxing workout that burns a lot of calories and stimulates the cardiovascular system both aerobically for weight loss, and anaerobically to condition the heart and lungs. The class simultaneously offers participants an opportunity to sharpen their mental focus and improve their physical conditioning in endurance, strength, and toning. Additionally, participation in the Everlast Shadowbox workout provides the average gym user the rare opportunity to develop total body coordination through improved balance, timing, and rhythm.
Developed by professional boxers and trainers exclusively for 24 Hour Fitness, the Everlast Shadowbox class is formatted in a way that introduces first timers to the fitness benefits of an authentic boxing workout as well as offer seasoned boxers the tools to continue the development of proper technique and ensure continued growth in a fun and entertaining setting.
The class begins with a boxing-specific warm-up stressing balance and proper movement through the arms, legs, and torso; giving participants an understanding of proper use of the body for boxing efficiency. The class then transitions into carefully choreographed movements; starting with the basics and graduating into longer and more complicated combinations, providing an equal opportunity for participation at any level of boxing or fitness experience. A steady, guided pace allows first time boxers to learn specific combinations; while more advanced boxers have an opportunity to refine their technique.
Unique to the Everlast Shadowbox class experience, combinations are presented in a 12-round format and practiced through a series of drills mimicking scenarios found in boxing gyms around the world; reaction time, footwork, balance, focus, and timing. From the start of the class, exercises and conditioning drills are integrated between “rounds”, creating an authentic boxing experience that develops muscle and increases lung capacity to aid in weight lose, chisel the physique, and develop superior boxing potential.
First time boxes should feel welcome and simply jump into class, allowing themselves the opportunity to soak in the freshness and alternative approach the Everlast Shadowbox workout adds to their gym routine. Using the muscles in new ways is a great way to re-stimulate the body and metabolism, resulting in positive momentum towards achieving established fitness goals.
For a fun, dynamic, highly effective way to get in awe-inspiring “fighting shape”, the Everlast Shadowbox workout is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.