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Couple's boxing: Would you try it?

Posted on Aug 23rd 2007 6:22PM by Rigel Celeste

Filed Under: Fitness, Motivation

It may not appeal to everybody, but more and more couples are finding both fitness, fun, and a way to release stress in putting on some boxing gloves and letting loose on each other. Gyms across the country are offering co-ed boxing sessions.

Obviously most of the time the guys hold back a little while the women are really able to let loose, but not always -- It depends on the couple. And don't think just because the husbands and boyfriends aren't hitting their hardest that they aren't getting a workout -- they still get to hone their ducking, dodging, and defense moves!

Would you consider doing something like this with your significant other? Do you think it's healthy or harmful to a relationship?

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Bessie 8-23-2007 @ 7:27PM

Did you ever hold the pillow for a friend while they beat the crap out of it in frustration? To me, it's the same principle.

The biggest distinction between this kind of thing and physical abuse (for I assume that is likely the main concern for harm to the relationship) is that domestic violence is done to harm and manipulate the victim. It's rarely -- if ever -- inflicted without some level of emotional abuse on the side. It's this emotional component that multiplies the devastation, and that's something that should never, ever occur in a friendly fight.

The nature of couple's boxing -- in a defined atmosphere; with standard equipment; under supervision; with a specific set of guidelines for the win; and following a schedule that does not adhere solely to moments of anger or frustration -- would make it easy to separate from domestic aggression. It's not simply whaling on one's significant other. It's letting out stress in a physical way with minimal risks involved-- something that's good for a person every now and again. This has that *and* an added bonus: working with one's partner towards a mutual benefit.