BOXING TRENDS2013

Fitness Industry Boxing Trends 2013:•History -BOXING IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY

•Trending -WHAT’S NEW & WHAT’S HOT

•Future -2013 & BEYOND

According to USA Boxing, almost every country has

had its own version of boxing, including ancient Egypt and Rome.

A remarkably brutal event, boxing required no safety

equipment except for leather straps to protect the hands and even

permitted weapons such

as studded or spiked

gloves.

Boxing Traditionally a

Professional Athletic Sport

Tae Bodeveloped by American tae kwon do Practitioner

Billy Blankswas unarguably the the first BOXING FITNESS program

to enjoy widespread commercial success in the USA

fitness industry

Flash Forward to the Early 1990’s

the popularity of this format led to - boxing/martial art specific certifications - industry standard guidelines - branded group fitness programming

Boxing Fitness today uses sound boxing techniques that get people in the best physical and mental shape of their lives.

Branded Group Fitness

Boxing/Martial Arts Based

Programming

Branded Group Fitness

Boxing/Martial Arts Based

Programming

Branded Group Fitness

Boxing/Martial Arts Based

Programming

According to ASCM the top

ten fitness trends for 2013:

1. Educated, Certified, Experience Fitness Pros2. Strength Training3. Body Weight Training

4. Children and Obesity5. Exercise and Weight Loss6. Fitness Programs for Older Adults7. Personal Training8. Functional Fitness9. Core Training10. Group Personal Training

source ASCM

Trending 2013

Small GROUP Training

BOXING SPECIFIC Personal Training

BoxMaster™ VIDEO

Trending 2013

Full Service Gyms - With DEDICATED Boxing STUDIOS

BOXING Specific Personal Training

Trending 2013

Full Service Gyms - WITH iN House Boxing ARENAS

BOXING Specific Personal Training

Trending 2013

STAND ALONE

BOXING Specific FACILITIES

Trending 2013

Fusion GROUP FITNESS Classes mixing workouts with disparate disciplines such as

Piloxing® (think Pilates + boxing)

Trending 2013

FITNESS on DEMAND

EXCER-GAMING

Trending 2013

“Old SCHOOL” Fitness BODYWEIGHT moves Dumbbells Push-ups & Jumps

“HIIT” - HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

BENEfITS OF

BOXING for Fitness  Outstanding cross-training for any sport that relies on “core strength”  

OFFERS both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning

component

BENEfITS OF

BOXING for Fitness  

ACCESSIBLE for a variety of FITNESS levels

Allows those with “fear of choreography” to feel LESS

intimidated ATTENDING a CLASS or TRAINING SESSION

Fitness Industry Boxing

TRENDING 2013:- CONCLUSION• Small Group Training•“Old School” Workouts• Accessible & Effective• VENUE & EQUIPMENT to fit any FACILITY

STAR TRAC is available to help with PROGRAMMING, studio DESIGN and to provide EXPERT advice.