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Women’s boxing: An Olympic sport—and thriving in New York
If you’ve ever thought about throwing some punches in the ring a la Hilary Swank, now’s the time. With women’s boxing debuting at the London 2012 Summer Olympics this July, interest in the sport is...
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Ask an Athlete: Boxer Mikaela Mayer dishes on diet, sparring, and skin care
“People ask me all the time when I’m turning pro, as if that’s the ultimate accomplishment. For me, winning gold at the Olympics is a more prestigious accomplishment than going pro,” says Mikaela...
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Ultimate Fighting Championship enters the group fitness ring
The group fitness area at UFC Gym in New York City’s Financial District. During a recent Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) class at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s new gym in New York City’s Financial...
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My Weekly Workout: Brooke Temner
At five feet zero with a perennial hot-pink manicure, Bliss Spa’s senior communications director Brooke Temner looks more like a girly girl at first glance than a hardcore boxer. But don’t let her...
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A case for no-weights cardio workouts?
Michael Olajide, Jr., demonstrating moves in his new book, Sleekify! (Photo: Random House) “Heavier weights” is a popular rallying cry right now (thanks, CrossFit). But Aerospace co-owner and former...
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Will Shadowbox be the SoulCycle of boxing?
Badass Shadowbox instructor Brittany Clybourn (Photo: Coty Tarr) Next time you sign up for a workout class, you may find yourself booking a punching bag instead of a bike. Shadowbox is a brand-new...
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The badass workout models can’t get enough of
Models Olivia Culpo (left) and Shea Marie (far right) with actress Cara Santana at Prevail Los Angeles. (Photo: Instagram/Olivaculpo) Models may have been decked out in velvet and glitter at last...
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5 ways Laila Ali is staying strong out of the ring
Boxer Laila Ali knows a thing or two about strength. The middleweight boxing champ competed for 8 years before retiring, undeafeated, in 2007. Oh, and, her father is the legendary fighter Muhammed Ali....
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Class Action: Kettlebells and boxing gloves join forces
BFX Box and Bell, $32 Where it’s offered: BFX in the Financial District and Chelsea, Manhattan When BFX debuted an expansive, swanky new studio in the Financial District last month, it also debuted a...
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It’s official: Fashion models can’t get enough of boxing
If you thought boxing was just for Saturday night Pay-per-view fights between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, think again. Boxing is taking over the New York boutique fitness scene, with new...
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