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Running several days per week, either outdoors or on a treadmill, is a simple, effective way to lose weight. The knock on this form of exercise, however, is its repetitive nature. If you're eager to lose weight but want to adopt a workout with a variety of elements, boxing might be for you. You don't have to worry about getting hit -- even without contact drills, boxing can aid in weight loss.
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Running several days per week, either outdoors or on a treadmill, is a simple, effective way to lose weight. The knock on this form of exercise, however, is its repetitive nature. If you're eager to lose weight but want to adopt a workout with a variety of elements, boxing might be for you. You don't have to worry about getting hit -- even without contact drills, boxing can aid in weight loss.
Running Weight Loss Running is an ideal exercise to pursue if your central fitness goal is weight loss, but the exercise provides several other health benefits, including better cardiovascular health and stronger muscles and bones. A key perk to this form of exercise is its convenience; you don't need any gear beyond a pair of running shoes and some athletic attire.
Although dedication to this workout can help you burn enough calories to experience weight loss, a drawback to running is its impact to your lower-body joints, which makes it less than ideal for those who are obese or have joint pain.
Boxing Weight Loss A typical boxing workout for weight loss, known as cardio or fitness boxing, involves a variety of elements that help you burn calories as you work toward losing weight. This form of workout includes up-tempo exercises such as jumping rope, calisthenics such as mountain climbers and burpees, working the heavy bag, shadowboxing and hitting a trainer's focus pads.
Comparison of Calories Burned Whether you choose a boxing workout or running as you attempt to shed some pounds, you'll burn calories at a quick rate. Harvard Health Publications notes a person who weighs 185 pounds will burn 400 calories during a 30-minute run at 5.2 mph. The same person will also burn hundreds of calories in a boxing workout -- 444 calories in 30 minutes of jumping rope, 400 calories in 30 minutes of sparring and 355 calories in 30 minutes of vigorous calisthenics.
Losing Weight Through Exercise Regardless of the type of workout you adopt on your weight-loss journey, you'll have a greater chance of success if you practice the workout frequently. A minimum of 300 weekly minutes of aerobic exercise is a key step toward weight loss. Running for five hours per week might seem daunting, but with a boxing workout, you won't spend close to five hours performing any one specific exercise. As with any weight-loss goal, adding some strength-training exercises and reducing your caloric intake can help you get results.
