In case you haven’t heard, boxing is all the rage right now — and for good reason. It’s not only a great way to let out all your pent-up feels but also a killer total-body workout that’s sure to get you in fighting shape. Boxing is the perfect exercise for building strength and getting rid of stress.

Sports scientists agree that cardio-boxing is one of the best forms of exercise, because it conditions the total body and provides a complete workout for your cardiovascular and endurance systems. Cardio-boxing also promotes a person’s well being by strengthening their self-discipline and combined with strength training it’s well and truly the total package for self-defense and fitness.