Love of the Week- A Different Kind of Workout

I am a runner. Running is what I love to do. However, running alone can not get me to my goals. Running alone, for me, leads to injury. All runners need to incorporate cross-training and strength training. It makes us stronger and helps prevent injuries.

So then, why the heck was I not doing it? Time, laziness, boredom, or possibly all three? When COVID-19 hit back in March, and we were told to work from home and to shelter in place, I thought I would have all the time in the world. Well, I did, and I decided to prioritize other things. Well, no more!

For me to be a stronger runner and overall in better shape, I needed to do something other than running. A few friends of mine had been working out to a boxing program, and it looked pretty fun. After 100 days of working from home, wearing a mask when out, graduations, and travel plans canceled, it would feel good to punch something.

Joel Freedman creator of 10 Rounds

The program is six weeks long. Joel (the trainer) leads you through 3 days of boxing training and two days of strength-building workouts with weights for a total of 5 days a week. There are no bags or people to hit; it is shadowboxing.

The boxing workouts with conditioning drills are broken up into ten rounds, 3 minutes each, and progress over the six weeks. The two days of weightlifting workouts include one day of the upper body and lower bodywork.

I am finishing up week two tomorrow, and I am sore! I can already feel the difference in my shorts. I can feel my core getting stronger, as is my running. The most important thing, it keeps me engaged, and I do not dread the workouts. I actually found something, besides running, that I like.

If you are interested in 10 Rounds, you can access on Beachbody on Demand. Beachbody on Demand (BOD) is a streaming service that provides hundreds of workouts to help people achieve their health and fitness goals. BOD can be streamed on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Members can also stream BOD through a TV using Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast, or via the Beachbody On Demand app for iOS and Android. Apple Watch users can stream their workouts on their iPhone or iPad, and Apple Watch will project real-time heart rate and caloric burn on those screens. Take a peek.

10 Rounds for the knockout win!

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Heather

16 COMMENTS

  1. Sabrina DeWalt | 31st Aug 20

    What a great way to release some frustration while getting fit.

  2. melissa | 31st Aug 20

    I am big on cross-training, as well. This seems like a great way to work some new muscles that is also stress relieving!! I hope you continue to love it!

    • Heather | 1st Sep 20

      I am on my second round, so I would say it was a success!

  3. Tricia Snow | 31st Aug 20

    The core is so important. I love working it and feel so much better when I do. I am not a runner but I need to balance weights with cardio.

    • Heather | 1st Sep 20

      Our core is everything! I need to keep it strong due to sciatic pain. It sucks getting old. LOL!

  4. Karie | 31st Aug 20

    I would love to do some corona punching as well. I really do need to work out though. It really is about finding something I love to do to be consistent. I will have to check this out.

    • Heather | 1st Sep 20

      It took me a long time to find what I love, which is running. I struggle with the other stuff, but this program seems to be helping me.

  5. Elaina Mogren | 1st Sep 20

    This sounds like a great program. I have heard of BOD but never really looked into it. Seems like a good way to stay active and let out a bit of frustration.

    • Heather | 1st Sep 20

      Thanks! It is a great way for me to relieve my stress for sure.

  6. Charlene Hartley | 1st Sep 20

    Punching can be so therapeutic. I was going through some major stress that I had no control over about 5 years ago and was just so tense and angry that my husband signed me up for a gym membership where I could take a kickboxing class. Worth every penny!! Bonus – I got to take Tai Chi and Krav, too!

  7. Lisa S | 1st Sep 20

    This program sounds amazing! We will check it out. Thank you for sharing.

  8. Angela | 1st Sep 20

    Oh my what fun actually. I used to do similar workouts when I was much younger – haha.

  9. Amanda | 1st Sep 20

    Hey, I’ve never heard of this. Sounds like a good program if you’re getting results.

  10. Alexis Farmer | 24th Nov 20

    I’d definitely be down to try this! I love boxing workouts, they kick my butt!

    • Heather | 8th Dec 20

      It is a great worokout. Let me know if you want to try it.

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