People who hate cardio machines
Rounds on the pads do what the treadmill does, and the hour goes faster.
Get fit, have fun
Fitness
Boxing
Real technique, real pad work, a genuine sweat — and nobody hits you back.
What is fitness boxing?
Fitness boxing is boxing training used as a workout: stance, footwork, guard and punch technique taught properly on pads and bags, without sparring or contact.
You learn the same fundamentals a competing boxer learns — because good technique is what makes the workout hard and keeps your shoulders and wrists safe. The difference is that the goal is conditioning, coordination and stress relief rather than a fight.
It's one of the fastest ways to lift your cardio without running, and one of the few workouts where an hour disappears without you looking at the clock.
In the session
What you'll learn
Every program is different, but this is the shape of it.
Other training options- Stance, guard and how to move without crossing your feet
- Jab, cross, hook and uppercut — taught slowly, then fast
- Pad work with a coach calling combinations
- Heavy bag rounds for cardio conditioning and power
- Defence: slips, rolls and blocks, drilled without contact
- How to wrap your hands properly so your wrists last
Suits
Who it's for
Anyone carrying stress
There's a reason people who've had a week take it out on a heavy bag.
Coordination and confidence
Learning a skill while getting fit sticks better than counting reps.
Combat sports curious
If you later want the real thing, Burnie Boxing Club and Shen Academy share the venue.
No. Most people who start fitness boxing at More Than Fitness have never thrown a punch. You're taught stance and the basic punches from the first session.
No. Fitness boxing sessions are pads and bags only — there is no sparring and no contact unless you specifically ask to train that way.
Gear is available to use while you're finding your feet. Most people buy their own gloves and hand wraps once they know they're sticking with it, and the coach will tell you what's worth buying.
Yes. Boxing rounds are high-intensity interval work by nature, which burns well during the session and keeps working afterwards. Paired with sensible eating habits it's one of the more enjoyable ways to lose weight.
Absolutely, and plenty do. Sessions are private and coached one-on-one or in small groups, which is why it suits people who'd never walk into a boxing gym cold.
Kickboxing, karate and self-defence are also taught at the venue. Mention what you're after when you call and the coach will point you at the right session.
Book your first
session
Call or text 0409 858 304. Tell the coach what you're after and you'll get a straight answer about whether this is the right fit.