Australian boxing champion Rai Fazio has developed the BoxMaster in collaboration with StairMaster. This device can not only improve specific performance skills for boxing and conditional fitness, but it also provides training stimuli for coordination and explosive strength of the arms and upper body. The BoxMaster absorbs blows in the same way as a partner with claws. At the same time, the innovative BoxMaster belongs to the cardio equipment - with this device, an extremely efficient High Intensity Interval Training is possible, which, on top of that, brings along a high fun factor. Everything you need to know about training with the BoxMaster can be found here.
Cardio training with the BoxMaster
A 30-minute workout with the BoxMaster is usually divided into a warm-up phase lasting 5 minutes and 7 punching and 7 recovery rounds lasting 1.5 minutes each. This way, you alternate between aerobic and anaerobic phases during the course of the workout, triggering the so-called "afterburn effect". Long after the training, the body consumes more calories. This effectively boosts fat burning, so the workout is also ideal for helping you lose weight. For the studio, equipment boxing as a full-body workout is an innovative, fresh way of group fitness, so studio members can be offered new, exciting alternatives to the usual group classes.
Actively strengthening health with cardio equipment
Training with the BoxMaster for Parkinson's disease
The effectiveness of training with the BoxMaster has been tested and confirmed by greats such as actor Hugh Jackman, Chris Eubank Jr., former WBA World Champion and British Super Middleweight Champion, or boxing coach Michael Delguyd. In addition to performance-oriented training, however, the BoxMaster is an ideal training device for Parkinson's patients.
Parkinson 's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder. Brain cells that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine perish in this disease, causing patients to suffer from symptoms such as tremors, joint stiffness and problems with walking. In addition to its well-known role in the regulation of emotions, dopamine also plays an important role in the control of movement and coordination. Parkinson's is still an incurable disease affecting over 10 million people worldwide.
The BoxMaster is designed for non-contact boxing classes to improve footwork, coordination, and also to improve vocalization by shouting out loud different combinations. Studies have shown that boxing has a neuro-protective effect and can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Compared to a punching bag, the BoxMaster has a variety of extremely durable numbered pads that are like a true brain jog when exercising. This also addresses coordination and balance extremely effectively in training. Swinging a punching bag out and back also involves a risk that should not be underestimated, especially when working with Parkinson's patients, as motor-inhibited people find it difficult to swerve quickly. The BoxMaster, on the other hand, is stationary and can be ideally adjusted in height to suit the respective user.
In addition to the positive effects on motor skills, training with the BoxMaster also boosts patients' self-confidence . With the BoxMaster, patients practically have the opportunity to "fight" against their disease and thus experience that they are more than the disease. Through training with the BoxMaster, patients have once again perceived themselves as strong, capable individuals who get the most out of their lives despite their illness.
Conclusion
With the BoxMaster, not only fitness enthusiasts experience a completely new, innovative group training with a high fun factor, but also competitive athletes and professional boxers get their money's worth with the challenging training. In addition, the BoxMaster offers valuable training stimuli for Parkinson's patients. Scientific studies conducted by the University of Lisbon show that training with the BoxMaster can slow down the progression of the disease and has positive effects on patients' motor skills and psyche. This was tested in the practical trial at the Oxford Athletic Club, trainer Maria Berexa confirms the strengthening of patients' self-confidence through boxing training.
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Published on: 24 July 2019