[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":3191},["ShallowReactive",2],{"default-layout-data":3,"article-wellness-inside-a-boxer-s-mind-how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-fight":654,"article-page-config":3158},{"layout":4,"categories":17},{"announcement":5},{"_uid":6,"text":7,"theme":8,"active":9,"headline":10,"link_url":11,"component":15,"link_text":16},"19fb7282-41ed-4ef9-b3bf-86d87c40d2c7","","red",false,"Give $100, Get $100 when you refer a friend",{"id":7,"url":12,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":12},"https://joinfightcamp.com/refer-blog","url","multilink","announcement","Hook Your Friends Up With FightCamp",[18,139,330,467,575],{"name":19,"created_at":20,"published_at":21,"updated_at":22,"id":23,"uuid":24,"content":25,"slug":19,"full_slug":132,"sort_by_date":48,"position":133,"tag_list":134,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":136,"first_published_at":137,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":138,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"boxing-equipment","2021-08-16T20:39:37.160Z","2022-08-12T20:53:51.960Z","2022-08-12T20:53:51.979Z",66665387,"01aec2db-ff41-4459-a74b-ed5219c21043",{"_uid":26,"name":27,"topics":28,"component":118,"meta_info":119,"meta_title":123,"block_image":124,"cover_image":128,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":131},"85e62412-51f4-4ca1-92b9-809f48598994","Boxing Equipment",[29,63,91],{"name":30,"created_at":31,"published_at":32,"updated_at":33,"id":34,"uuid":35,"content":36,"slug":30,"full_slug":54,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":56,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":58,"first_published_at":59,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":61,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"reviews","2021-08-12T23:33:52.202Z","2022-08-12T21:22:37.915Z","2022-08-12T21:22:37.937Z",66056582,"ce9d4c2f-4e00-4ce0-af3b-f8b6bfee6f95",{"_uid":37,"name":38,"category":24,"component":39,"meta_info":40,"block_image":45,"cover_image":51,"internal_notes":7},"737168c8-aad2-4a1a-a8b0-a4f3c0db32d3","Reviews","topic",{"_uid":41,"title":42,"plugin":43,"description":44},"3a5b6425-a70b-4b8b-9a46-5704b27fe0c2","Boxing Reviews & Recommendations | FightCamp Blog","meta-fields","Browse a wide range of boxing reviews at FightCamp. Discover the best kickboxing and boxing equipment, and what is most suited for your wokrouts.",{"id":46,"alt":47,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":47,"filename":49,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3083071,"FightCamp Best Boxing Equipment",null,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/d2f44e8f8d/reviews.jpg","asset",{"id":52,"alt":47,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":47,"filename":53,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966837,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/bed05eac58/reviews.jpg","topics/reviews",-10,[],66045689,"38777fe3-db66-4c68-8d71-69b56433994b","2021-08-17T21:42:43.195Z","default",[],true,{"name":64,"created_at":65,"published_at":66,"updated_at":67,"id":68,"uuid":69,"content":70,"slug":84,"full_slug":85,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":87,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":88,"first_published_at":89,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":90,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"Tips and Tutorials","2021-08-16T20:41:30.115Z","2022-08-12T21:23:56.112Z","2022-08-12T21:23:56.134Z",66665393,"90bc60c4-c47f-4cc7-b17c-b8d3f7bcf7a6",{"_uid":71,"name":72,"category":24,"component":39,"meta_info":73,"block_image":77,"cover_image":81,"internal_notes":7},"0c265d36-c0c8-445c-b6a1-1f9ba7e7af7d","Tips & Tutorials",{"_uid":74,"title":75,"plugin":43,"description":76},"c19a972c-31b2-4057-8741-f60ad44a5fac","Gym Equipment Guides - Tips & Tutorials | FightCamp Blog","Explore FightCamp gym equipment tutorials & tips. Discover specific kickboxing and boxing equipment information and general gym equipment guides here.",{"id":78,"alt":79,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":79,"filename":80,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3083070,"FightCamp Gym Equipment Guide","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/90a5481a50/tips_and_tutorials.jpg",{"id":82,"alt":79,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":79,"filename":83,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966835,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/82e3d25787/tips_and_tutorials.jpg","tips-and-tutorials","topics/tips-and-tutorials",-30,[],"eba96edd-d461-494f-9213-8738805a32e7","2021-08-17T21:42:42.412Z",[],{"name":92,"created_at":93,"published_at":94,"updated_at":95,"id":96,"uuid":97,"content":98,"slug":92,"full_slug":112,"sort_by_date":48,"position":113,"tag_list":114,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":115,"first_published_at":116,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":117,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"home-gym","2021-08-16T20:44:20.894Z","2022-08-12T21:25:06.326Z","2022-08-12T21:25:06.347Z",66665395,"67674667-da6a-4f54-8cb5-0e54f6a2f851",{"_uid":99,"name":100,"category":24,"component":39,"meta_info":101,"block_image":105,"cover_image":108,"internal_notes":7},"861be22b-5d17-4b35-993a-027f681dce85","Home Gym",{"_uid":102,"title":103,"plugin":43,"description":104},"58cf961a-8021-4894-8b3e-6e110ea09157","Home Gym - Ideas, Equipment & More | FightCamp Blog","Browse a variety of home gym ideas, must-haves, tips and more! Find the perfect at-home gym equipment for your space at FightCamp.",{"id":106,"alt":100,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":100,"filename":107,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137929,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/a06e4e87fa/home_gym.jpg",{"id":109,"alt":110,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":110,"filename":111,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966834,"FightCamp Home Gym","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/116df10831/home_gym.jpg","topics/home-gym",-40,[],"28dc10e9-2c6b-4e0b-ab78-ad5e4ee440ea","2021-08-17T21:42:41.991Z",[],"category",{"_uid":120,"title":121,"plugin":43,"description":122},"30f0c975-0eae-4488-83c8-be74b7e0d3a6","Boxing Equipment - Information, Reviews & More | FightCamp Blog","Looking for boxing equipment information? Find everything you need to know at FightCamp, from boxing gear recommendations to boxing equipment reviews.","FightCamp | Blog Boxing Equipment Category",{"id":125,"alt":126,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":126,"filename":127,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3477468,"FightCamp Boxing Equipment","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/460x488/52ddb6cc9e/boxing_equipment-12-07-2021.jpg",{"id":129,"alt":126,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":126,"filename":130,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2955834,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/7a6dff03a1/equipment.jpg","Boxing Equipment articles to keep you in the know.","categories/boxing-equipment",0,[],66038567,"5b68bdc4-5e52-4f76-a1ce-75203f0f2949","2021-08-17T21:42:24.000Z",[],{"name":140,"created_at":141,"published_at":142,"updated_at":143,"id":144,"uuid":145,"content":146,"slug":140,"full_slug":325,"sort_by_date":48,"position":55,"tag_list":326,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":327,"first_published_at":328,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":329,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"training","2021-08-16T20:39:49.987Z","2022-12-14T19:36:53.796Z","2022-12-14T19:36:53.816Z",66665388,"c30c84a1-d6e0-4753-a408-557a2c3e402d",{"_uid":147,"name":148,"topics":149,"component":118,"meta_info":314,"meta_title":7,"block_image":318,"cover_image":322,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},"146b9fef-80a7-42b2-847e-02e110af4965","Training",[150,178,205,232,259,286],{"name":151,"created_at":152,"published_at":153,"updated_at":154,"id":155,"uuid":156,"content":157,"slug":151,"full_slug":173,"sort_by_date":48,"position":133,"tag_list":174,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":175,"first_published_at":176,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":177,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"kickboxing","2021-08-12T20:17:39.938Z","2022-08-12T21:02:57.966Z","2022-08-12T21:02:57.989Z",66045690,"45ac0023-30ee-4b1e-a01e-fe4ad4888ec4",{"_uid":158,"name":159,"category":145,"component":39,"meta_info":160,"meta_title":164,"block_image":165,"cover_image":169,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":172},"4522c3bb-d1d1-47e3-be48-d9280ab4d15a","Kickboxing",{"_uid":161,"title":162,"plugin":43,"description":163},"d1f31ffb-d982-4365-b539-ae00aaff0dca","Kickboxing Techniques & Tips | FightCamp Blog","Discover everything you need to know about kickboxing at FightCamp. Learn about different kickboxing techniques as well as kickboxing tips from our trainers.","FightCamp | Blog Kickboxing Topic",{"id":166,"alt":167,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":167,"filename":168,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3083074,"FightCamp Kickboxing Techniques","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/a8b70aa3fe/kickboxing.jpg",{"id":170,"alt":167,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":167,"filename":171,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966838,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/ae010ac006/kickboxing.jpg","Kickboxing is the best!","topics/kickboxing",[],"14203097-81ba-4bac-b584-9d8328f13944","2021-08-17T21:42:43.396Z",[],{"name":179,"created_at":180,"published_at":181,"updated_at":182,"id":183,"uuid":184,"content":185,"slug":179,"full_slug":199,"sort_by_date":48,"position":200,"tag_list":201,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":202,"first_published_at":203,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":204,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"boxing","2021-08-16T20:44:55.143Z","2022-08-12T21:04:00.048Z","2022-08-12T21:04:00.070Z",66665396,"aefdad9c-0f95-4402-a41d-ea267e20a002",{"_uid":186,"name":187,"category":145,"component":39,"meta_info":188,"block_image":192,"cover_image":196,"internal_notes":7},"e89137cf-0f99-4a64-ab9e-59f5523410d1","Boxing",{"_uid":189,"title":190,"plugin":43,"description":191},"96a532b2-5089-4790-967b-f0e14e20249d","Boxing Techniques & Tips | FightCamp Blog","Discover the best boxing blog at FightCamp. Learn different boxing techniques to improve your skill as well as boxing tips from our trainers.",{"id":193,"alt":194,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":194,"filename":195,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137923,"FightCamp Boxing Techniques","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/5da71edeba/boxing.jpg",{"id":197,"alt":194,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":194,"filename":198,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966833,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/2e29128d75/boxing.jpg","topics/boxing",-50,[],"e8792e29-85ea-4911-90f2-e37d78995588","2021-08-17T21:42:41.656Z",[],{"name":206,"created_at":207,"published_at":208,"updated_at":209,"id":210,"uuid":211,"content":212,"slug":206,"full_slug":226,"sort_by_date":48,"position":227,"tag_list":228,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":229,"first_published_at":230,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":231,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"strength-and-conditioning","2021-08-16T20:45:39.222Z","2022-12-20T17:43:41.548Z","2022-12-20T17:43:41.569Z",66665399,"681bbf7a-61c8-4b94-b4cf-d25ffa4ba018",{"_uid":213,"name":214,"category":145,"component":39,"meta_info":215,"block_image":219,"cover_image":223,"internal_notes":7},"e6d0e3f9-a0f0-49fd-8d61-5bb5ef028a99","Strength & Conditioning",{"_uid":216,"title":217,"plugin":43,"description":218},"2646b91c-e486-4aec-8ac4-5a3993c655fe","Strength and Conditioning Exercises | FightCamp Blog","Browse a variety of strength and conditioning exercises at FightCamp. Try our boxing strength and conditioning workouts from the comfort of your own home.",{"id":220,"alt":221,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":221,"filename":222,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137922,"FightCamp Strength and Conditioning Exercises","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/9764b9c312/strength_and_conditioning.jpg",{"id":224,"alt":221,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":221,"filename":225,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966832,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/5ee7832540/strength_and_conditioning.jpg","topics/strength-and-conditioning",-60,[],"51bde38f-e0ca-46aa-beff-8c47f48ac967","2021-08-17T21:42:41.472Z",[],{"name":233,"created_at":234,"published_at":235,"updated_at":236,"id":237,"uuid":238,"content":239,"slug":233,"full_slug":253,"sort_by_date":48,"position":254,"tag_list":255,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":256,"first_published_at":257,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":258,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"drills-and-combos","2021-08-16T20:46:07.703Z","2022-08-12T21:07:46.807Z","2022-08-12T21:07:46.829Z",66665400,"c7ec2e66-10ef-4d06-936c-ee061d6a2d52",{"_uid":240,"name":241,"category":145,"component":39,"meta_info":242,"block_image":246,"cover_image":250,"internal_notes":7},"538f91d6-b2f8-412b-af7b-313e1ff07bcf","Drills & Combos",{"_uid":243,"title":244,"plugin":43,"description":245},"d7f5b0e5-8cd4-4bbe-8ed5-892b68001a22","Boxing Drills and Punching Bag Combos | FightCamp Blog","Browse a variety of drills for boxing at FightCamp. From at-home boxing drills to punching bag combos, find everything you need for your workout here.",{"id":247,"alt":248,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":248,"filename":249,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137920,"FightCamp Boxing Drills & Punching Bag Combos","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/287451697b/drills_and_combos.jpg",{"id":251,"alt":248,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":248,"filename":252,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966831,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/17f7221f66/drills_and_combos.jpg","topics/drills-and-combos",-70,[],"82594667-5c08-43c1-9690-18ecacb07854","2021-08-17T21:42:40.989Z",[],{"name":260,"created_at":261,"published_at":262,"updated_at":263,"id":264,"uuid":265,"content":266,"slug":260,"full_slug":280,"sort_by_date":48,"position":281,"tag_list":282,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":283,"first_published_at":284,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":285,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"tips-and-technique","2021-08-16T20:46:47.767Z","2022-08-12T21:09:32.214Z","2022-08-12T21:09:32.237Z",66665401,"70f50d12-7a91-4cfd-848f-9147a708eb08",{"_uid":267,"name":268,"category":145,"component":39,"meta_info":269,"block_image":273,"cover_image":277,"internal_notes":7},"52bac365-3ae2-4571-9f21-6c6aa7665393","Tips & Technique",{"_uid":270,"title":271,"plugin":43,"description":272},"08c4087d-60ce-41c5-aee4-cc39afa9e03e","Workout Tips and Techniques | FightCamp Blog","Searching for a workout blog to learn how to train like a pro? Discover a variety of workout tips & techniques at FightCamp.",{"id":274,"alt":275,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":275,"filename":276,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137918,"FightCamp Workout Techniques","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/c44859a159/tips_and_techniques.jpg",{"id":278,"alt":275,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":275,"filename":279,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966830,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/108d20bbf0/tips_and_techniques.jpg","topics/tips-and-technique",-80,[],"04e9decd-2f4a-4ced-b132-1af3ac27504e","2021-08-17T21:42:40.655Z",[],{"name":287,"created_at":288,"published_at":289,"updated_at":290,"id":291,"uuid":292,"content":293,"slug":307,"full_slug":308,"sort_by_date":48,"position":309,"tag_list":310,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":311,"first_published_at":312,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":313,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"trainer spotlight","2021-08-16T20:47:20.116Z","2022-08-12T21:10:45.024Z","2022-08-12T21:10:45.055Z",66665402,"7a0e51de-e270-4175-9e35-a25620abe8c5",{"_uid":294,"name":295,"category":145,"component":39,"meta_info":296,"block_image":300,"cover_image":304,"internal_notes":7},"e6e5192b-cfe5-4585-9912-bb02e4352920","Trainer Spotlight",{"_uid":297,"title":298,"plugin":43,"description":299},"eb58e29b-3812-475b-8013-0ffa65f5de95","Boxing Trainers Spotlight | FightCamp Blog","The best boxing and kickboxing trainers are committed to inspiring, motivating, and helping people empower themselves. Meet our FightCamp boxing trainers here.",{"id":301,"alt":302,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":302,"filename":303,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3083068,"FightCamp Boxing Trainers","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/0d380d4538/trainer_spotlight.jpg",{"id":305,"alt":302,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":302,"filename":306,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966829,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/dd5c83cd63/trainer_spotlight.jpg","trainer-spotlight","topics/trainer-spotlight",-90,[],"7a4f8a1c-3552-4bb9-ab0a-15d6f45ef7aa","2021-08-17T21:42:40.476Z",[],{"_uid":315,"title":316,"plugin":43,"description":317},"9a0c47c8-e396-459e-83b4-9b8ae4f71dfd","Boxing Home Training | FightCamp Blog","FightCamp is your ultimate resource for insight on at home boxing training. Browse boxing training techniques, frequently asked questions, and more!",{"id":319,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":321,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3477464,"FightCamp - Boxing Training ","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/460x488/c1c2d5aaa4/training-12-07-2021.jpg",{"id":323,"alt":320,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":320,"filename":324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2955830,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/87ea0163c1/training.jpg","categories/training",[],"c8e6548e-eb24-4d67-a2cf-eae49b97d2a5","2021-08-17T21:42:24.089Z",[],{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":337,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":463,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":466,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"wellness","2021-08-16T20:40:18.870Z","2022-08-12T20:57:35.725Z","2022-08-12T20:57:35.749Z",66665389,"99e9a4c6-acbb-4120-bcf0-c0ac7c58e51d",{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":340,"component":118,"meta_info":451,"meta_title":7,"block_image":455,"cover_image":459,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},"ee151652-c131-46c2-aff0-6860108ed33f","Wellness",[341,369,397,424],{"name":342,"created_at":343,"published_at":344,"updated_at":345,"id":346,"uuid":347,"content":348,"slug":362,"full_slug":363,"sort_by_date":48,"position":364,"tag_list":365,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":366,"first_published_at":367,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":368,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"wellness tips","2021-08-16T20:48:28.607Z","2022-08-12T21:12:04.108Z","2022-08-12T21:12:04.133Z",66665404,"f1af682c-d58d-423b-908a-31b5b58fcd50",{"_uid":349,"name":350,"category":336,"component":39,"meta_info":351,"block_image":355,"cover_image":359,"internal_notes":7},"377bf7ca-027b-4203-b83f-1a94e577cf0b","Wellness Tips",{"_uid":352,"title":353,"plugin":43,"description":354},"9da6a0da-4ff6-4a8a-8f0e-22f3d827d57c","Health and Wellness Tips | FightCamp Blog","Searching for health and wellness tips? From health tips for fitness to general wellness ideas, find everything you need to know at FightCamp.",{"id":356,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":358,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3083065,"FightCamp Health and Wellness Tips","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/406ebccc89/wellness_tips.jpg",{"id":360,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":361,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966827,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/e28e702d20/wellness_tips.jpg","wellness-tips","topics/wellness-tips",-110,[],"89374570-084d-4116-a2e0-3e0671507a37","2021-08-17T21:42:39.797Z",[],{"name":370,"created_at":371,"published_at":372,"updated_at":373,"id":374,"uuid":375,"content":376,"slug":390,"full_slug":391,"sort_by_date":48,"position":392,"tag_list":393,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":394,"first_published_at":395,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":396,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"family fitness","2021-08-16T20:49:00.179Z","2022-08-12T21:13:33.953Z","2022-08-12T21:13:33.982Z",66665405,"74f5ade3-e701-4a0a-b01c-56902d8030a8",{"_uid":377,"name":378,"category":336,"component":39,"meta_info":379,"block_image":383,"cover_image":387,"internal_notes":7},"59389b31-9855-4500-9687-0e3c4b07ac52","Family Fitness",{"_uid":380,"title":381,"plugin":43,"description":382},"74a0d4fd-b041-4642-ac23-ae8cfa27905e","Family Fitness Ideas - Workouts & Activities | FightCamp Blog","Browse a variety of family fitness ideas, including kids boxing at FightCamp. Discover family workout ideas and fitness activities for all ages here!",{"id":384,"alt":385,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":385,"filename":386,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137916,"FightCamp Family Fitness For All Ages","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/e4195aafe7/family_fitness.jpg",{"id":388,"alt":385,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":385,"filename":389,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966826,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/ff516982c7/family_fitness.jpg","family-fitness","topics/family-fitness",-120,[],"b13f8151-acc8-478f-a73c-603b88da2a7a","2021-08-17T21:42:39.478Z",[],{"name":398,"created_at":399,"published_at":400,"updated_at":401,"id":402,"uuid":403,"content":404,"slug":398,"full_slug":418,"sort_by_date":48,"position":419,"tag_list":420,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":421,"first_published_at":422,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":423,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"mental-health","2021-08-16T20:48:09.723Z","2022-08-12T21:15:17.577Z","2022-08-12T21:15:17.596Z",66665403,"fc3e28d9-0549-494e-9cf6-e86b037a1fd0",{"_uid":405,"name":406,"category":336,"component":39,"meta_info":407,"block_image":411,"cover_image":415,"internal_notes":7},"6ebf0228-63da-48bb-9357-3c46eb3cecb5","Mental Health",{"_uid":408,"title":409,"plugin":43,"description":410},"0c59e4c6-7275-4dfc-9c76-ff32822443e8","Mental Health and Fitness | FightCamp Blog","Browse a variety of mental health and fitness guides at FightCamp. Discover mental health workouts, tips from professionals, and more!",{"id":412,"alt":413,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":413,"filename":414,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137917,"FightCamp Fitness Mental Health ","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/5bcb755dcb/mental_health.jpg",{"id":416,"alt":413,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":413,"filename":417,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966828,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/7f2c4b98a8/mental_health.jpg","topics/mental-health",-100,[],"92efffff-0653-4ac7-8a8c-c07606c20d2c","2021-08-17T21:42:40.295Z",[],{"name":425,"created_at":426,"published_at":427,"updated_at":428,"id":429,"uuid":430,"content":431,"slug":425,"full_slug":445,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":447,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":448,"first_published_at":449,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":450,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"nutrition","2021-08-12T23:34:26.758Z","2022-08-12T21:17:24.142Z","2022-08-12T21:17:24.164Z",66056583,"f31786b4-be09-45a3-a21e-78697adb2ab4",{"_uid":432,"name":433,"category":336,"component":39,"meta_info":434,"block_image":438,"cover_image":442,"internal_notes":7},"ba3c0bac-4337-4865-b08e-9a3cdc8d51d0","Nutrition",{"_uid":435,"title":436,"plugin":43,"description":437},"33e7d518-9af4-476e-8697-6b33b6aaa8ce","Nutrition and Fitness - Tips, Diets & More | FightCamp Blog","Browse a variety of nutrition and fitness guides at FightCamp. Discover fitness diets, nutrition tips from professionals, and more!",{"id":439,"alt":440,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":440,"filename":441,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3477463,"FightCamp Nutrition and Fitness","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/460x488/e79b9b2a2e/nutrition-12-07-2021.jpg",{"id":443,"alt":440,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":440,"filename":444,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966836,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/7f0bebd16f/nutrition.jpg","topics/nutrition",-20,[],"0048934f-9aa1-4411-8fe5-b374efb0860a","2021-08-17T21:42:42.719Z",[],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},"b1334a27-0fd4-42e7-9fe8-8270bdbcb679","Health and Fitness - Tips, Guides & More | FightCamp Blog","Browse FightCamp's health and fitness blog. From mental health guides to meal plans, find everything you need in our boxing wellness blog.",{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3477462,"FightCamp Boxing Wellness","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/460x488/0738fc5e16/wellness-12-07-2021.jpg",{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2955870,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/2d932139f4/wellness.jpg","categories/wellness",[],"a876564a-9b7b-4aa9-8108-e979aaa159c3","2021-08-17T21:42:23.752Z",[],{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":474,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":571,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":574,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"fight-news","2021-08-16T20:40:37.879Z","2022-08-12T20:58:55.441Z","2022-08-12T20:58:55.462Z",66665390,"f3114c73-9eae-4290-a7c4-6f4d516185a8",{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":477,"component":118,"meta_info":559,"meta_title":7,"block_image":563,"cover_image":567,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},"0dbc0d3e-0d9b-45fc-8244-c0fe40722e6d","Fight News",[478,506,533],{"name":479,"created_at":480,"published_at":481,"updated_at":482,"id":483,"uuid":484,"content":485,"slug":499,"full_slug":500,"sort_by_date":48,"position":501,"tag_list":502,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":503,"first_published_at":504,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":505,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"fight calendars","2021-08-16T20:49:53.713Z","2022-12-14T21:15:49.567Z","2022-12-14T21:15:49.588Z",66665406,"1267c69d-0f69-4623-8334-802f50ed6212",{"_uid":486,"name":487,"category":473,"component":39,"meta_info":488,"block_image":492,"cover_image":496,"internal_notes":7},"6652235b-f41b-450f-9b08-e88f52d62651","Fight Calendars",{"_uid":489,"title":490,"plugin":43,"description":491},"02156afc-e64c-457e-b602-d5d940777aca","Fight Calendar - Boxing & MMA Fight Schedule | FightCamp Blog","Browse upcoming Boxing and MMA fights at FightCamp. Our monthly fight calendar lists the top women's and men's matches that you don't want to miss.",{"id":493,"alt":494,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":494,"filename":495,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137915,"Fight Calendar","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/3d03a7aca4/fight_calendar.jpg",{"id":497,"alt":487,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":487,"filename":498,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966824,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/5e6b795e73/fight_calendar.jpg","fight-calendars","topics/fight-calendars",-130,[],"bed4eb48-17b3-40d1-87d5-611c85d2647a","2021-08-17T21:42:39.304Z",[],{"name":507,"created_at":508,"published_at":509,"updated_at":510,"id":511,"uuid":512,"content":513,"slug":526,"full_slug":527,"sort_by_date":48,"position":528,"tag_list":529,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":530,"first_published_at":531,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":532,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"in the news","2021-08-16T20:50:12.823Z","2022-12-14T20:33:34.700Z","2022-12-14T20:33:34.721Z",66665407,"bf7c9b14-7b4a-403a-9c9c-76077bd20529",{"_uid":514,"name":515,"category":473,"component":39,"meta_info":516,"block_image":520,"cover_image":523,"internal_notes":7},"943922d7-9f80-4835-bd1e-5900e9ce4323","In The News",{"_uid":517,"title":518,"plugin":43,"description":519},"599e0404-6b5c-4a2e-aa9c-79b9132714fe","In the News - Boxing & MMA Current Events | FightCamp Blog","The latest in boxing and MMA news at FightCamp. Bringing you updates on what's going on in and outside of the ring and octagon. ",{"id":521,"alt":515,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":515,"filename":522,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137914,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/a2f8a076d5/in_the_news.jpg",{"id":524,"alt":515,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":515,"filename":525,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966823,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/8bae9729ff/in_the_news.jpg","in-the-news","topics/in-the-news",-140,[],"8254180a-e54d-4daa-876f-c665a2104e2e","2021-08-17T21:42:38.806Z",[],{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":540,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":555,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":558,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"culture","2021-08-16T20:50:29.403Z","2022-12-14T20:50:43.060Z","2022-12-14T20:50:43.079Z",66665408,"6561dd2c-77e9-4321-99c2-66b8e1de6a73",{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":473,"component":39,"meta_info":543,"block_image":547,"cover_image":550,"internal_notes":7},"ca94b860-9cf0-4e4c-82c6-0861ec5b74cc","Culture",{"_uid":544,"title":545,"plugin":43,"description":546},"60c96aa6-7eac-4445-9721-f8e43d07d5cf","Culture - Boxing History From Fighters to Events | FightCamp Blog","FightCamp breaks down boxing and mixed martial arts history for you, from major events to the fighters who helped shape these combat sports.",{"id":548,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":549,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137913,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/d8693df004/culture.jpg",{"id":551,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":552,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966821,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/ed2c537d2b/culture.jpg","topics/culture",-150,[],"ee113361-4067-4031-9757-00d89dea321a","2021-08-17T21:42:38.621Z",[],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},"736f29a7-d15c-40f4-88f6-3d5337bcfab3","Boxing News - Culture, Calendars & Fight News | FightCamp Blog","Find the latest MMA and boxing news at FightCamp. Our Fight News covers everything from history, current events, and what's coming up.",{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3477467,"FightCamp Boxing News","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/460x488/4a7d132ab6/fight_news-12-07-2021.jpg",{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2955869,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/35efb73d11/fight_news.jpg","categories/fight-news",[],"dfa6a167-6374-4a6e-ae65-9b4e763c7718","2021-08-17T21:42:23.413Z",[],{"name":576,"created_at":577,"published_at":578,"updated_at":579,"id":580,"uuid":581,"content":582,"slug":576,"full_slug":649,"sort_by_date":48,"position":113,"tag_list":650,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":651,"first_published_at":652,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":653,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"for-members","2021-08-16T20:40:59.383Z","2022-08-12T21:00:34.459Z","2022-08-12T21:00:34.481Z",66665391,"cc047e2d-2f15-4540-9d24-7c208de6040c",{"_uid":583,"name":584,"topics":585,"component":118,"meta_info":640,"block_image":644,"cover_image":648,"internal_notes":7},"715337ff-9e42-49be-858d-2aa7c431669b","For Members",[586,614],{"name":587,"created_at":588,"published_at":589,"updated_at":590,"id":591,"uuid":592,"content":593,"slug":587,"full_slug":608,"sort_by_date":48,"position":609,"tag_list":610,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":611,"first_published_at":612,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":613,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"whats-new","2021-08-16T20:50:52.525Z","2022-12-14T21:08:15.661Z","2022-12-14T21:08:15.680Z",66665409,"fdfb86b7-464a-4bc7-9181-59b1cfb8f025",{"_uid":594,"name":595,"category":581,"component":39,"meta_info":596,"block_image":600,"cover_image":605,"internal_notes":7},"64247686-07df-48da-8d68-9a338d97aaa7","What's New",{"_uid":597,"title":598,"plugin":43,"description":599},"614f3b08-35f0-480a-878c-1084bbcebab2","What's New - App & Product Updates | FightCamp Blog","Keeping FightCamp members up to date on all the latest app features and new product launches. ",{"id":601,"alt":602,"name":7,"focus":603,"title":7,"filename":604,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3083042,"Aaron wearing a headset and FightCamp tshirt","125x83:126x84","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/96be090686/whats_new.jpg",{"id":606,"alt":595,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":595,"filename":607,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966820,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/9671022036/whats_new.jpg","topics/whats-new",-160,[],"d5475149-d7e6-4def-8b2d-f3ccc296b4ed","2021-08-17T21:42:38.287Z",[],{"name":615,"created_at":616,"published_at":617,"updated_at":618,"id":619,"uuid":620,"content":621,"slug":615,"full_slug":634,"sort_by_date":48,"position":635,"tag_list":636,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":637,"first_published_at":638,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":639,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"getting-started","2021-08-16T20:51:08.936Z","2022-12-14T21:14:09.041Z","2022-12-14T21:14:09.063Z",66665410,"9bdde76b-b1ac-4fca-a65d-0bb452e659aa",{"_uid":622,"name":623,"category":581,"component":39,"meta_info":624,"block_image":628,"cover_image":631,"internal_notes":7},"7635878f-c616-4cf2-b1b1-d7a4844fb21b","Getting Started",{"_uid":625,"title":626,"plugin":43,"description":627},"03af02e2-afe2-4362-b7c9-352a729f3981","Getting Started - New Member Information | FightCamp Blog","FightCamp has all the information to help members get started on their fitness journey from setting up boxing equipment to your first workout.",{"id":629,"alt":623,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":623,"filename":630,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3137912,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/230x244/33e5f6f910/getting_started.jpg",{"id":632,"alt":623,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":623,"filename":633,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2966816,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/2d86fc325c/getting_started.jpg","topics/getting-started",-170,[],"6b70bfad-f5c4-4c64-8949-998b86bb8ec6","2021-08-17T21:42:37.817Z",[],{"_uid":641,"title":642,"plugin":43,"description":643},"0b7c7b5b-de71-49ab-99ed-cc769c0c1390","For Members - Boxing Membership Information | FightCamp Blog","Whether you're getting started with a boxing membership or looking for what's new, find all information regarding your FightCamp membership here.",{"id":645,"alt":646,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":646,"filename":647,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},2955836,"FightCamp Boxing Membership","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1200x420/c855bd7f8b/for_members.jpg",{"id":645,"alt":646,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":646,"filename":647,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},"categories/for-members",[],"0d01392f-0c38-47c2-963d-416d7e9d2a27","2021-08-17T21:42:23.085Z",[],{"article":655,"relatedArticles":1084,"canFetchMore":62},["Reactive",656],{"name":657,"created_at":658,"published_at":659,"updated_at":660,"id":661,"uuid":662,"content":663,"slug":1075,"full_slug":1076,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1077,"tag_list":1078,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1079,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1080,"first_published_at":1081,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1082,"alternates":1083,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Inside a Boxer’s Mind: How To Mentally Prepare For a Fight","2021-11-09T09:58:16.850Z","2022-09-26T19:59:09.692Z","2022-09-26T19:59:09.735Z",83927170,"022e1143-9fce-4be2-9f20-90e26bf322e1",{"_uid":664,"faqs":665,"title":657,"topic":679,"author":694,"content":717,"category":1055,"schedule":1063,"component":1064,"meta_info":1065,"cover_image":1069,"description":1072,"contributors":1073,"email_capture":1074},"0ed7294d-b265-4e6b-8903-54bcbb4b9f09",[666,671,675],{"_uid":667,"answer":668,"question":669,"component":670},"242247f5-867f-43f2-8a65-ac147173e775","Many athletes tend to be superstitious, and boxers are no exception, but there is more to these strange quirks and rituals than meets the eye. Usually, the reason boxers adhere to certain traditions, like wearing the same socks for matches or the same exact gear because it's “lucky” (I do this one), is less about luck and more about confidence. Getting that little boost of confidence through the placebo effect has been shown to improve performance, and there’s one other reason that gets overlooked: Morale. Watching your friends and teammates carry out their strange rituals can be funny, and I love making my team laugh. It helps relax me and get me in the right mindset, especially before getting into the ring.","Why Do Fighters Have Pre-Fight Rituals?","faq_schema",{"_uid":672,"answer":673,"question":674,"component":670},"7b254ed0-cf6e-40bd-b287-3001adff409b","Let's take a look at what some pre-fight rituals of famous boxers are and explain why they became habits for these fighters: Playing Chess - Many boxers have been seen playing chess or other similar mental games in the lead-up to a fight. Chess improves visual pattern recognition speed, which is important for recognizing your opponent’s openings and the holes in their game. Fighters such as Wladimir Klitscho, Vasyl Lomachenko, and Lennox Lewis are just a few notable examples of boxers who regularly play chess. Dance Lessons - It might seem strange to think about mixing ballet and boxing. And yet, so many great fighters incorporate dance into their training (and many continue to dance throughout their careers). This is because of the focus on footwork. Vasyl Lomachenko, Sugar Ray Robinson, and the great Muhammad Ali all used ballet and dance to help them train. What all three of these boxers have in common is their incredible balance and grace of movement in the ring--and they all got the foundation for that expert footwork on the dance floor. Practicing dance before a fight helps the body and the fighter get used to moving in rhythm, balancing in high stress situations, and shifting weight to preserve momentum rather than stop it. Eating The Same Meal - This could almost be called superstition, but in actuality, boxers like the famous Rocky Marciano rarely reach the heights they reached by mere superstition. Sticking to foods you are acclimated to before a fight helps avoid pre-fight nausea, ensures you are receiving a balanced and nutritious meal and gives you a sense of routine that can help ground and focus you. (Be sure to consult a nutritionist for help designing your pre-competition meals).","What Are Some Pre-Fight Rituals of Famous Boxers?",{"_uid":676,"answer":677,"question":678,"component":670},"48c88cfa-03a8-4cd7-9201-f56e1b8e1170","The pre-fight ritual is an iconic part of boxing culture, and for good reason. As boxers, we constantly look for things to improve our game, both real and imagined, and we thrive on routine. But pre-fight rituals are also a way for us to bond with our team, relax with a bit of humor, and create traditions to cherish and remind us why we fight.","What is a pre-fight ritual?",{"name":398,"created_at":399,"published_at":400,"updated_at":401,"id":402,"uuid":403,"content":680,"slug":398,"full_slug":418,"sort_by_date":48,"position":419,"tag_list":692,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":421,"first_published_at":422,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":693,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":405,"name":406,"category":681,"component":39,"meta_info":689,"block_image":690,"cover_image":691,"internal_notes":7},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":682,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":687,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":688,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":683,"component":118,"meta_info":684,"meta_title":7,"block_image":685,"cover_image":686,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":408,"title":409,"plugin":43,"description":410},{"id":412,"alt":413,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":413,"filename":414,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":416,"alt":413,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":413,"filename":417,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"name":695,"created_at":696,"published_at":697,"updated_at":698,"id":699,"uuid":700,"content":701,"slug":710,"full_slug":711,"sort_by_date":48,"position":528,"tag_list":712,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":713,"meta_data":48,"group_id":714,"first_published_at":715,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":716,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"Iain Mackenzie","2021-09-10T15:42:24.159Z","2022-02-08T23:25:24.310Z","2022-02-08T23:25:24.333Z",71000029,"efb09565-d096-488b-8f7f-7e80e6045b1d",{"bio":702,"_uid":703,"name":695,"photo":704,"component":708,"social_link_tiktok":7,"social_link_twitter":7,"social_link_website":7,"social_link_youtube":7,"social_link_facebook":7,"social_link_linkedin":709,"social_link_instagram":7,"social_link_pinterest":7},"Iain Mackenzie is a licensed amateur boxer. He discovered boxing through karate and saber fencing, and has trained in multiple gyms across Texas, competing in amateur tournaments such as Golden Gloves & the Houston Open.","ec801e82-bcfa-4fd8-8677-e13d141b823f",{"id":705,"alt":695,"name":706,"focus":48,"title":695,"filename":707,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3804740,"Amateur Boxer Iain Mackenzie","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/350x350/a8aa094237/iain_mackenzie.png","author","https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-mackenzie-4a4060216/","iain-mackenzie","authors/iain-mackenzie",[],65634443,"e5f78615-8c78-47e9-8c99-ca6dae2d76af","2021-10-20T17:21:32.176Z",[],{"type":718,"content":719},"doc",[720,728,733,738,770,774,778,782,790,805,821,827,837,841,847,857,878,883,887,892,902,906,912,922,926,932,942,962,967,970,1014,1019],{"type":721,"attrs":722,"content":724},"heading",{"level":723},2,[725],{"text":726,"type":727},"Superstitions, Pre-Fight Rituals, and Why We Have Them","text",{"type":729,"content":730},"paragraph",[731],{"text":732,"type":727},"One of the most fascinating aspects of boxing culture is how unique every boxer’s pre-fight rituals are. What boxers do to prepare mentally for a fight and get in “The Zone” changes wildly from fighter to fighter and these habits can seem almost random if you don’t know what you’re looking at. As an amateur boxer who has some quirky pre-fight rituals, I wanted to provide some insight on how to mentally prepare for a fight, and why we have these strange ideas about what helps us get into that fighting “zone”, as well as give some examples of famous fighters' rituals and what they are trying to accomplish through them.",{"type":721,"attrs":734,"content":735},{"level":723},[736],{"text":737,"type":727},"How Do Boxers Prepare For a Fight?",{"type":729,"content":739},[740,742,748,756,758,762,768],{"text":741,"type":727},"Many athletes ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":744}," ",[745],{"type":746,"attrs":747},"styled",{"class":7},{"text":749,"type":727,"marks":750},"tend to be superstitious",[751],{"type":752,"attrs":753},"link",{"href":754,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"https://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1391&context=ic_theses","_blank",{"text":757,"type":727},", and boxers are no exception, but there is more to these strange quirks and rituals than meets the eye. Usually, the reason boxers adhere to certain traditions, like wearing the same socks for matches or the same exact gear because it's “lucky” (I do this one), it's less about luck and more about confidence. Getting that little boost of confidence through the placebo effect has been shown to ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":759},[760],{"type":746,"attrs":761},{"class":7},{"text":763,"type":727,"marks":764},"improve performance",[765],{"type":752,"attrs":766},{"href":767,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"http://home.ubalt.edu/tmitch/309/Articles/Damisch%20Keep%20fingers%20xed%202010.aspx.pdf",{"text":769,"type":727},", and there’s one other reason in how to prepare for a fight that gets overlooked: Morale. Watching your friends and teammates carry out their strange rituals can be funny, and I love making my team laugh. It helps relax me and get me in the right mindset, especially before getting into the ring.",{"type":721,"attrs":771,"content":772},{"level":723},[773],{"text":674,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":775},[776],{"text":777,"type":727},"It's not all superstition though. There are several habits carried by some of the best boxers in the sport today that may seem like they have nothing to do with boxing but actually serve a distinct purpose in how to prepare for a fight. If there’s anyone with a method to their madness it’s the fighters on the pound for pound list, a list of the best fighters currently boxing regardless of weight class.",{"type":729,"content":779},[780],{"text":781,"type":727},"Let's take a look at what some of their rituals are and explain why they became habits for these fighters.",{"type":721,"attrs":783,"content":785},{"level":784},3,[786,788],{"text":787,"type":727},"Playing Chess",{"type":789},"hard_break",{"type":791,"attrs":792},"blok",{"id":793,"body":794},"0b34c28d-7594-4dab-9089-06fe33ed27d3",[795],{"url":796,"_uid":798,"image":799,"component":803,"copyright_details":804},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"story","i-09144c4d-1ab5-429e-8263-d85e2005c653",{"id":800,"alt":801,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":801,"filename":802,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3443601,"FightCamp - Preparing for a Fight with Pre-Fight Rituals","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1380x700/68395882a0/playing_chess.jpg","content_image",[],{"type":729,"content":806},[807,809,813,819],{"text":808,"type":727},"Many boxers have been seen playing chess or other similar mental games while preparing for a fight. Chess ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":810},[811],{"type":746,"attrs":812},{"class":7},{"text":814,"type":727,"marks":815},"improves visual pattern recognition speed",[816],{"type":752,"attrs":817},{"href":818,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"https://jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2609210",{"text":820,"type":727},", which is important for recognizing your opponent’s openings and the holes in their game. Fighters such as Wladimir Klitscho, Vasyl Lomachenko, and Lennox Lewis are just a few notable examples of boxers who regularly play chess.",{"type":721,"attrs":822,"content":823},{"level":784},[824,826],{"text":825,"type":727},"Dance Lessons",{"type":789},{"type":791,"attrs":828},{"id":793,"body":829},[830],{"url":831,"_uid":832,"image":833,"component":803,"copyright_details":836},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-7852174e-9c00-411e-b7fb-b6d759f59b8f",{"id":834,"alt":801,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":801,"filename":835,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3443609,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/700x1100/26f4712438/dance_lessons.jpg",[],{"type":729,"content":838},[839],{"text":840,"type":727},"It might seem strange to think about mixing ballet and boxing. And yet, so many great fighters incorporate dance into their training (and many continue to dance throughout their careers). This is because of the focus on footwork. Vasyl Lomachenko, Sugar Ray Robinson, and the great Muhammad Ali all used ballet and dance to help them train in preparing for a fight. What all three of these boxers have in common is their incredible balance and grace of movement in the ring--and they all got the foundation for that expert footwork on the dance floor. When wondering what to do before a fight, practicing dance before a match helps the body and the fighter get used to moving in rhythm, balancing in high stress situations, and shifting weight to preserve momentum rather than stop it.",{"type":721,"attrs":842,"content":843},{"level":784},[844,846],{"text":845,"type":727},"Eating The Same Meal",{"type":789},{"type":791,"attrs":848},{"id":793,"body":849},[850],{"url":851,"_uid":852,"image":853,"component":803,"copyright_details":856},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-4590ece8-ef53-4a6a-a23c-f3ea1a5547e8",{"id":854,"alt":801,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":801,"filename":855,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3443610,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1380x700/f2ae084ed6/eating_the_same_meal.jpg",[],{"type":729,"content":858},[859,861,865,871,876],{"text":860,"type":727},"This could almost be called superstition when preparing for a fight, but in actuality, boxers like the famous Rocky Marciano rarely reach the heights they reached by mere superstition. ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":862},[863],{"type":746,"attrs":864},{"class":7},{"text":866,"type":727,"marks":867},"Sticking to foods",[868],{"type":752,"attrs":869},{"href":870,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"https://www.cwu.edu/sports-nutrition/eating-competition",{"text":872,"type":727,"marks":873},"  ",[874],{"type":746,"attrs":875},{"class":7},{"text":877,"type":727},"you are acclimated to before a fight helps avoid pre-fight nausea, ensures you are receiving a balanced and nutritious meal and gives you a sense of routine that can help ground and focus you. (Be sure to consult a nutritionist for help designing your pre-competition meals).",{"type":721,"attrs":879,"content":880},{"level":723},[881],{"text":882,"type":727},"My Pre-Fight Rituals",{"type":729,"content":884},[885],{"text":886,"type":727},"As I’ve said before, boxers are creatures of habit and I’m no exception. I’ve got my own pre-fight rituals, some that are pretty standard and some that look pretty strange. I thought it would be fun to give a little insight into what I do to get myself in “The Zone\" when preparing for a fight.",{"type":721,"attrs":888,"content":889},{"level":784},[890,891],{"text":787,"type":727},{"type":789},{"type":791,"attrs":893},{"id":793,"body":894},[895],{"url":896,"_uid":897,"image":898,"component":803,"copyright_details":901},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-08d31241-9c44-4baf-8aad-00705dfabbf7",{"id":899,"alt":801,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":801,"filename":900,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3443611,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/56029d1eb5/play_chess.jpg",[],{"type":729,"content":903},[904],{"text":905,"type":727},"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and Vasyl Lomachenko is one of my favorite boxers. Playing chess helps me relax and think critically on how to prepare for a fight. Plus there’s no risk of injury, which is always a bonus when mentally gearing up for a fight!",{"type":721,"attrs":907,"content":908},{"level":784},[909,911],{"text":910,"type":727},"Hanging with the Boys",{"type":789},{"type":791,"attrs":913},{"id":793,"body":914},[915],{"url":916,"_uid":917,"image":918,"component":803,"copyright_details":921},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-347d74e7-6e8a-4e4d-bdca-dd3a64165b2c",{"id":919,"alt":801,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":801,"filename":920,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3443612,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1380x700/cfda690113/hanging_with_friends.jpg",[],{"type":729,"content":923},[924],{"text":925,"type":727},"Just hear me out on this one! Watching TV is a family activity for me, and being around friends and family helps me focus and reminds me why I fight. Some boxers, like Canelo Alvares, like to isolate, and that works for them. But for me, people are my driving force. I enjoy working with people and I like relaxing with people too, especially when preparing for a fight.",{"type":721,"attrs":927,"content":928},{"level":784},[929,931],{"text":930,"type":727},"Lucky Shoes",{"type":789},{"type":791,"attrs":933},{"id":793,"body":934},[935],{"url":936,"_uid":937,"image":938,"component":803,"copyright_details":941},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-a4699dc2-052a-4f3c-851f-491eb60dffba",{"id":939,"alt":801,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":801,"filename":940,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3443614,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1380x700/27415ba13c/lucky_shoes.jpg",[],{"type":729,"content":943},[944,946,950,956,960],{"text":945,"type":727},"I said some boxers are superstitious and I’m one of those. My shoes have been with me since my first days at the gym, and I still train in them in the last few days before a fight, just to get some of that luck they’ve absorbed and remind me of the work I put in. Plus, it makes my gym mates laugh, which is always great. When it's match time, though, I always grab ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":947},[948],{"type":746,"attrs":949},{"class":7},{"text":951,"type":727,"marks":952},"high quality boxing gear",[953],{"type":752,"attrs":954},{"href":955,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"https://joinfightcamp.com/shop/equipment/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=accessories&utm_content=",{"text":872,"type":727,"marks":957},[958],{"type":746,"attrs":959},{"class":7},{"text":961,"type":727},"to make sure I have every advantage possible.",{"type":721,"attrs":963,"content":964},{"level":723},[965],{"text":966,"type":727},"Pre-Fight Rituals: The Final Bell",{"type":729,"content":968},[969],{"text":677,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":971},[972,974,978,984,986,990,996,998,1002,1008,1012],{"text":973,"type":727},"And even if you aren’t planning to hop in the ring and are just training to stay healthy, maybe you’ve got some fun habits or rituals you do before your workouts that help you get pumped. Share your tips and pre-workout routines, tag @FightCamp on ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":975},[976],{"type":746,"attrs":977},{"class":7},{"text":979,"type":727,"marks":980},"Instagram",[981],{"type":752,"attrs":982},{"href":983,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"https://www.instagram.com/fightcamp",{"text":985,"type":727},", and join our ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":987},[988],{"type":746,"attrs":989},{"class":7},{"text":991,"type":727,"marks":992},"Facebook Community",[993],{"type":752,"attrs":994},{"href":995,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"https://www.facebook.com/groups/542530602799015",{"text":997,"type":727},". Plus, get some inspiration from our ",{"text":743,"type":727,"marks":999},[1000],{"type":746,"attrs":1001},{"class":7},{"text":1003,"type":727,"marks":1004},"FightCamp",[1005],{"type":752,"attrs":1006},{"href":1007,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":48},"https://joinfightcamp.com/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=",{"text":872,"type":727,"marks":1009},[1010],{"type":746,"attrs":1011},{"class":7},{"text":1013,"type":727},"trainers, too!",{"type":721,"attrs":1015,"content":1016},{"level":784},[1017],{"text":1018,"type":727},"Related Articles",{"type":729,"content":1020},[1021,1027,1028,1034,1035,1041,1042,1048,1049],{"text":1022,"type":727,"marks":1023},"A Boxer’s Diet: How To Eat Like a Boxer (Beginner’s Guide)",[1024],{"type":752,"attrs":1025},{"href":1026,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":48,"linktype":48},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/blogs/boxing-training/a-boxer-s-diet-how-to-eat-like-a-boxer-beginner-s-guide",{"type":789},{"text":1029,"type":727,"marks":1030},"Life of a Boxer: How a Boxer Trains To Fight",[1031],{"type":752,"attrs":1032},{"href":1033,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":48,"linktype":48},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/blogs/boxing-training/life-of-a-boxer-how-a-boxer-trains-to-fight",{"type":789},{"text":1036,"type":727,"marks":1037},"How To Start Boxing Competitively",[1038],{"type":752,"attrs":1039},{"href":1040,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":48,"linktype":48},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/blogs/boxing-training/how-to-start-boxing-competitively",{"type":789},{"text":1043,"type":727,"marks":1044},"How Do Boxers Train For a Fight?",[1045],{"type":752,"attrs":1046},{"href":1047,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":48,"linktype":48},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/blogs/boxing-training/how-do-boxers-train-for-a-fight",{"type":789},{"text":1050,"type":727,"marks":1051},"Boxing Nutrition 101: A Dietitian’s Guide to a Boxer’s Diet",[1052],{"type":752,"attrs":1053},{"href":1054,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":48,"linktype":48},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/blogs/boxing-training/boxing-nutrition-101-a-dietitian-s-guide-to-a-boxer-s-diet",{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":1056,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":1061,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1062,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":1057,"component":118,"meta_info":1058,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1059,"cover_image":1060,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2021-08-27 00:00","article",{"_uid":1066,"title":1067,"plugin":43,"description":1068},"a4929b7c-7d88-47cd-8eb7-ceaf6e5e2f0a","How To Mentally Prepare For a Fight | FightCamp","Wondering what to do before a fight? Amateur boxer Iain Mackenzie shares his tips on how to mentally prepare for a fight at FightCamp. ",{"id":1070,"alt":801,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":801,"filename":1071,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3443599,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/459a2a82be/how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-fight.jpg","Athletes are known for their pre-fight rituals, especially boxers. How do you get in the right mindset to fight? Amateur boxer Iain Mackenzie shares his tips.",[],[],"inside-a-boxer-s-mind-how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-fight","blogs/inside-a-boxer-s-mind-how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-fight",-630,[],60887917,"834c5ef0-3836-4cf5-b189-02038d68a0e4","2021-08-27T08:43:00.000Z","wellness/{{story.slug}}",[],["Reactive",1085],[1086,1399,2111,2357,2565,2843],{"name":1087,"created_at":1088,"published_at":1089,"updated_at":1090,"id":1091,"uuid":1092,"content":1093,"slug":1392,"full_slug":1393,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1394,"tag_list":1395,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1079,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1397,"first_published_at":1089,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1082,"alternates":1398,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Nap Time | Does Taking a Snooze Enhance Boxing Performance?","2022-07-13T16:45:16.757Z","2022-11-04T18:40:52.244Z","2022-11-04T18:40:52.271Z",163139100,"69d75765-9569-4e91-b10d-fbe29ed0982d",{"_uid":1094,"faqs":1095,"title":1087,"topic":1108,"author":1123,"content":1124,"category":1374,"schedule":1382,"component":1064,"meta_info":1383,"cover_image":1387,"description":1386,"contributors":1391},"13dcb405-3683-42a1-8d1e-b249a63d2947",[1096,1100,1104],{"_uid":1097,"answer":1098,"question":1099,"component":670},"2af368a9-5c78-4440-a2f5-a48b18dd8df9","Any form of physical training will challenge your body, causing tiredness and muscle strain. Sleep is the best reset, and studies show that even just 10 minutes of sleep can hold many benefits for the body and mind.\n\nClinical Program Director of Athlete Services at the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance Dr. Amy Bender explains that napping can offer a mood and energy boost while making up for any sleep deficits from the night before. This is especially important for athletes like five-time Muay Thai Champion Rocky Harris. She recently advocated for post-workout naps, taking insight from another notable champ, Lebron James.\nWidely considered one of the best basketball players of all time, Lebron James underscored the importance of sleep for recovery in an interview with CBS Sports. In addition to aiming for 8-9 hours every night, Lebron knows a good nap will keep you at the top of your game. “For my 13-year career, I’ve taken a nap, for the most part, every day and for sure on game days,” he explained. “There is no better recovery than sleep.”","How does napping help boxing performance?",{"_uid":1101,"answer":1102,"question":1103,"component":670},"ca533f9b-1087-457e-b673-3aabd1a574a8","-Increased Focus - Your body and your brain both get a much-needed break to recoup during a nap, improving mental clarity and memory.\n-Improved Mood - Napping can relieve stress and boost your mood simply by giving you a brief ‘time out’ from the day.\n-Sustained Energy - Even a short nap can give you that added energy to make it through that workout or at least the remainder of your daily schedule.\n-Jumpstart Recovery - Well-timed naps can give your muscles time to begin the healing process that ultimately makes them stronger.","What are the benefits of napping?",{"_uid":1105,"answer":1106,"question":1107,"component":670},"e4529e82-df74-4fd8-8236-15954890f888","We’ve all felt the tug of pure exhaustion and opted for a nap that we probably regretted. Maybe we fell asleep awkwardly and woke up achy, felt groggier than recharged, or couldn’t fall back asleep at our normal bedtime. An ill-planned nap can backfire, but there are some ways to ensure your nap is giving you all the benefits and none of the remorse.\n\nTiming - The ideal time for a nap is early afternoon, between 1pm and 3pm. Our bodies naturally experience some fatigue during this period of the day, and it is early enough that it isn’t likely to interfere with our normal sleep time.\n\nLength - Determining how long your nap should depend on what you want to get out of it and of course, how much time you can afford during the day. A solid slumber of at least 45 minutes is necessary to jumpstart recovery as it allows time for your body to fall into a deeper sleep. If you only have 20 minutes, it’s still enough for an energy boost to get you through the afternoon.\n\nSetting - While finding a cool, dark, quiet sleep sanctuary for your midday nap is ideal, it’s not always possible. If you need to improvise away from the comfort of your own bedroom, consider getting some quality eye shades and earplugs. Make sure to find a comfortable reclined position to take all the stress off your muscles and joints.\n\nScheduling - If you are training for a fight or a big game, it might help to calendar in your daily naps like Rocky and Lebron. Keeping the same nap time consecutively can help your body develop a natural schedule around restful recovery. During intense training periods, Dr. Bender recommends an extended nap length of around 90 minutes for athletes.","How do you take a successful nap?",{"name":342,"created_at":343,"published_at":344,"updated_at":345,"id":346,"uuid":347,"content":1109,"slug":362,"full_slug":363,"sort_by_date":48,"position":364,"tag_list":1121,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":366,"first_published_at":367,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1122,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":349,"name":350,"category":1110,"component":39,"meta_info":1118,"block_image":1119,"cover_image":1120,"internal_notes":7},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":1111,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":1116,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1117,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":1112,"component":118,"meta_info":1113,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1114,"cover_image":1115,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":352,"title":353,"plugin":43,"description":354},{"id":356,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":358,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":360,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":361,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"0b747e20-f084-493c-87c2-8242318710bf",{"type":718,"content":1125},[1126,1130,1142,1146,1151,1163,1175,1195,1204,1216,1221,1249,1259,1264,1268,1273,1285,1290,1294,1299,1303,1308,1319,1324,1334,1346,1358,1363],{"type":729,"content":1127},[1128],{"text":1129,"type":727},"Have you been waiting for permission to take more naps? Here it is.",{"type":729,"content":1131},[1132,1134,1140],{"text":1133,"type":727},"The regenerative and restorative power of sleep is well-understood, especially for ",{"text":1135,"type":727,"marks":1136},"muscle recovery",[1137],{"type":752,"attrs":1138},{"href":1139,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/how-to-help-your-muscles-recover-faster",{"text":1141,"type":727},". While most of us recognize the importance of 7-9 hours of good quality slumber every night, many have dismissed the power of the midday snooze for a quick body boost. Now, an increasing number of professional athletes and doctors alike are hailing the benefits of the ‘power nap’ for improved mental and physical performance.",{"type":729,"content":1143},[1144],{"text":1145,"type":727},"Here we’ll take a few tips from the pros on the art of good napping and how to maximize its many benefits.   ",{"type":721,"attrs":1147,"content":1148},{"level":723},[1149],{"text":1150,"type":727},"How Does Napping Help Boxing Performance?",{"type":791,"attrs":1152},{"id":1153,"body":1154},"60152989-2e00-48dd-8e1d-5e2e03d5751e",[1155],{"url":1156,"_uid":1157,"image":1158,"component":803,"copyright_details":1162},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-d208a74b-2328-40e4-a36d-dae2a15a2eba",{"id":1159,"alt":1160,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1160,"filename":1161,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},5281704,"FightCamp - Napping to enhance boxing performance","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/0c50006bd2/fightcamp_shadowboxing_workout.png",[],{"type":729,"content":1164},[1165,1167,1173],{"text":1166,"type":727},"Any form of physical training will challenge your body, causing tiredness and muscle strain. Sleep is the best reset, and studies show that even just ",{"text":1168,"type":727,"marks":1169},"10 minutes of sleep",[1170],{"type":752,"attrs":1171},{"href":1172,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-health-benefits-of-napping",{"text":1174,"type":727}," can hold many benefits for the body and mind.",{"type":729,"content":1176},[1177,1179,1185,1187,1193],{"text":1178,"type":727},"Clinical Program Director of Athlete Services at the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance ",{"text":1180,"type":727,"marks":1181},"Dr. Amy Bender",[1182],{"type":752,"attrs":1183},{"href":1184,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.aastweb.org/blog/sports-and-sleep-amy-bender",{"text":1186,"type":727}," explains that napping can offer a mood and energy boost while making up for any sleep deficits from the night before. This is especially important for athletes like five-time Muay Thai Champion ",{"text":1188,"type":727,"marks":1189},"Rocky Harris",[1190],{"type":752,"attrs":1191},{"href":1192,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/fightcamp-trainer-spotlight-raquel-rocky-harris/",{"text":1194,"type":727},". She recently advocated for post-workout naps, taking insight from another notable champ, Lebron James.",{"type":791,"attrs":1196},{"id":1153,"body":1197},[1198],{"_uid":1199,"text":1200,"image":1201,"author":1202,"component":1203},"i-ca9129da-e70c-4c0f-848e-7b0c31d8a2eb","I implemented this in my last fight camp cause Lebron James recommended scheduling naps throughout the day on his Calm app program. I had more energy going into second workouts. It’s also great for people who are light sleepers, have interrupted sleep at night, or struggle getting in 7-8 hours overnight.",{"id":48,"alt":48,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":48,"filename":7,"copyright":48,"fieldtype":50},"Raquel \"Rocky\" Harris","pull_quote",{"type":729,"content":1205},[1206,1208,1214],{"text":1207,"type":727},"Widely considered one of the best basketball players of all time, Lebron James underscored the importance of sleep for recovery in an ",{"text":1209,"type":727,"marks":1210},"interview with CBS Sports",[1211],{"type":752,"attrs":1212},{"href":1213,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/in-multi-billion-dollar-business-of-nba-sleep-is-the-biggest-debt/",{"text":1215,"type":727},". In addition to aiming for 8-9 hours every night, Lebron knows a good nap will keep you at the top of your game. “For my 13-year career, I’ve taken a nap, for the most part, every day and for sure on game days,” he explained. “There is no better recovery than sleep.”",{"type":721,"attrs":1217,"content":1218},{"level":723},[1219],{"text":1220,"type":727},"Benefits of Napping",{"type":1222,"content":1223},"bullet_list",[1224,1231,1237,1243],{"type":1225,"content":1226},"list_item",[1227],{"type":729,"content":1228},[1229],{"text":1230,"type":727},"Increased Focus - Your body and your brain both get a much-needed break to recoup during a nap, improving mental clarity and memory.",{"type":1225,"content":1232},[1233],{"type":729,"content":1234},[1235],{"text":1236,"type":727},"Improved Mood - Napping can relieve stress and boost your mood simply by giving you a brief ‘time out’ from the day.",{"type":1225,"content":1238},[1239],{"type":729,"content":1240},[1241],{"text":1242,"type":727},"Sustained Energy - Even a short nap can give you that added energy to make it through that workout or at least the remainder of your daily schedule.",{"type":1225,"content":1244},[1245],{"type":729,"content":1246},[1247],{"text":1248,"type":727},"Jumpstart Recovery - Well-timed naps can give your muscles time to begin the healing process that ultimately makes them stronger.",{"type":791,"attrs":1250},{"id":1153,"body":1251},[1252],{"url":1253,"_uid":1254,"image":1255,"component":803,"copyright_details":1258},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-f35f2cd5-bc15-4fc6-9282-2632e2707a06",{"id":1256,"alt":1160,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1160,"filename":1257,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},5281707,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/ea6435b810/napping-for-boxing.png",[],{"type":721,"attrs":1260,"content":1261},{"level":723},[1262],{"text":1263,"type":727},"The Art of a Successful Snooze",{"type":729,"content":1265},[1266],{"text":1267,"type":727},"We’ve all felt the tug of pure exhaustion and opted for a nap that we probably regretted. Maybe we fell asleep awkwardly and woke up achy, felt groggier than recharged, or couldn’t fall back asleep at our normal bedtime. An ill-planned nap can backfire, but there are some ways to ensure your nap is giving you all the benefits and none of the remorse.",{"type":721,"attrs":1269,"content":1270},{"level":784},[1271],{"text":1272,"type":727},"Timing",{"type":729,"content":1274},[1275,1277,1283],{"text":1276,"type":727},"The ideal time for a nap is ",{"text":1278,"type":727,"marks":1279},"early afternoon",[1280],{"type":752,"attrs":1281},{"href":1282,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/napping/art-20048319#:~:text=Take%20naps%20in%20the%20early,time%20of%20day%20to%20nap.",{"text":1284,"type":727},", between 1pm and 3pm. Our bodies naturally experience some fatigue during this period of the day, and it is early enough that it isn’t likely to interfere with our normal sleep time.",{"type":721,"attrs":1286,"content":1287},{"level":784},[1288],{"text":1289,"type":727},"Length ",{"type":729,"content":1291},[1292],{"text":1293,"type":727},"Determining how long your nap should depend on what you want to get out of it and of course, how much time you can afford during the day. A solid slumber of at least 45 minutes is necessary to jumpstart recovery as it allows time for your body to fall into a deeper sleep. If you only have 20 minutes, it’s still enough for an energy boost to get you through the afternoon.",{"type":721,"attrs":1295,"content":1296},{"level":784},[1297],{"text":1298,"type":727},"Setting",{"type":729,"content":1300},[1301],{"text":1302,"type":727},"While finding a cool, dark, quiet sleep sanctuary for your midday nap is ideal, it’s not always possible. If you need to improvise away from the comfort of your own bedroom, consider getting some quality eye shades and earplugs. Make sure to find a comfortable reclined position to take all the stress off your muscles and joints.",{"type":721,"attrs":1304,"content":1305},{"level":784},[1306],{"text":1307,"type":727},"Scheduling",{"type":729,"content":1309},[1310,1312,1317],{"text":1311,"type":727},"If you are training for a fight, big game, or a race, it might help to calendar in your daily naps like Rocky and Lebron. Keeping the same nap time consecutively can help your body develop a natural schedule around restful recovery. During intense training periods, ",{"text":1313,"type":727,"marks":1314},"Dr. Bender recommends",[1315],{"type":752,"attrs":1316},{"href":1184,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},{"text":1318,"type":727}," an extended nap length of around 90 minutes for athletes.",{"type":721,"attrs":1320,"content":1321},{"level":723},[1322],{"text":1323,"type":727},"Dreaming of Greatness",{"type":791,"attrs":1325},{"id":1153,"body":1326},[1327],{"url":1328,"_uid":1329,"image":1330,"component":803,"copyright_details":1333},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-df23c306-beb5-43da-a4d8-b3bb41759ac9",{"id":1331,"alt":1160,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1160,"filename":1332,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},5281710,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/c2d8afca51/fightcamp-boxing-workout.png",[],{"type":729,"content":1335},[1336,1338,1344],{"text":1337,"type":727},"Boxing training is all about making ",{"text":1339,"type":727,"marks":1340},"healthy lifestyle choices",[1341],{"type":752,"attrs":1342},{"href":1343,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/live-your-best-life-boxing-and-beyond/",{"text":1345,"type":727},", and sleep is foundational to a fighter’s well-balanced approach. Proper sleep impacts our mental, emotional, and physical health on every level. For athletes, poor sleep can mean the difference between winning and losing – which is why many of them are now incorporating naptime into their training routine. ",{"type":729,"content":1347},[1348,1350,1356],{"text":1349,"type":727},"When you’re training hard, remember that ",{"text":1351,"type":727,"marks":1352},"recovery",[1353],{"type":752,"attrs":1354},{"href":1355,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/what-you-need-to-know-about-rest-days-q-a-with-coach-pj/",{"text":1357,"type":727}," is how your body gets stronger. As Lebron James will attest, there is no better recovery than sleep.  ",{"type":721,"attrs":1359,"content":1360},{"level":723},[1361],{"text":1362,"type":727},"Train Like a Fighter",{"type":729,"content":1364},[1365,1367,1372],{"text":1366,"type":727},"Take your workouts to the next level and train like a fighter with the at-home connected fitness solution used by world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. ",{"text":1003,"type":727,"marks":1368},[1369],{"type":752,"attrs":1370},{"href":1371,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://joinfightcamp.com/shop/?utm_source=organicBlog&utm_medium=&utm_content=packages",{"text":1373,"type":727}," has everything you need to work out on your schedule, with premium boxing equipment and hundreds of on-demand strength, conditioning, kickboxing, boxing, core, and recovery classes led by real fighters. As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!”",{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":1375,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":1380,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1381,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":1376,"component":118,"meta_info":1377,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1378,"cover_image":1379,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2022-11-08 00:00",{"_uid":1384,"title":1385,"plugin":43,"description":1386},"4a4e29ad-0b2a-4987-b552-1d1743b1f721","Does Taking a Nap Enhance Boxing Performance? | FightCamp","Sleep is synonymous with recovery. Whether you have a solid sleep schedule or struggle nightly, a nap can benefit your brain, body, and boxing performance.",{"id":1388,"alt":1389,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1389,"filename":1390,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},5281292,"FightCamp - Taking a nap to enhance boxing performance","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/b9627c0ba1/nap-time-does-taking-a-snooze-enhance-boxing-performance.png",[],"nap-time-does-taking-a-snooze-enhance-boxing-performance","blogs/nap-time-does-taking-a-snooze-enhance-boxing-performance",-5050,[1396],"featured","be993492-e62a-4c42-a7de-3b27142509bb",[],{"name":1400,"created_at":1401,"published_at":1402,"updated_at":1403,"id":1404,"uuid":1405,"content":1406,"slug":2104,"full_slug":2105,"sort_by_date":48,"position":2106,"tag_list":2107,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1079,"meta_data":48,"group_id":2108,"first_published_at":2109,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1082,"alternates":2110,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"5 Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas","2022-11-01T19:54:45.413Z","2022-11-17T18:24:20.472Z","2022-11-17T18:24:20.515Z",212892325,"b39ab3c9-7e13-495e-8e03-726dbde5da08",{"_uid":1407,"faqs":1408,"title":1400,"topic":1433,"author":1448,"content":1449,"category":2086,"schedule":2094,"component":1064,"meta_info":2095,"cover_image":2099,"description":2098,"contributors":2103},"9c166086-b6e1-4580-98ef-83e9d633fa12",[1409,1413,1417,1421,1425,1429],{"_uid":1410,"answer":1411,"question":1412,"component":670},"9e4b68bc-d741-4892-8b5f-c68c4fdb62ef","The holiday season is upon us… and for as much as we love gathering with family and friends to celebrate special occasions, we can’t help but feel overwhelmed when it comes to eating during the holidays. If you’re a healthy eater, thinking about a Thanksgiving feast full of casseroles and pies may make you feel a bit anxious. After all, Thanksgiving is notorious for stuffing (pun intended) yourself with large amounts of food. But this doesn't have to mean you fall off the health wagon completely. One way to make this year’s feast more nutritionally balanced is to include healthy Thanksgiving hors d’oeuvres on the table.","How can I make Thanksgiving healthy?",{"_uid":1414,"answer":1415,"question":1416,"component":670},"deeaeed3-11f2-4be4-addf-5fd72938694c","Not all low-calorie foods are nutritious, but mushrooms are an exception. These low-calorie fungi are an excellent source of B vitamins such as folate, heart-healthy soluble fiber, and antioxidants, and some mushrooms are also a good source of vitamin D, which is important for immune health. Mushrooms also contain important minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and copper. This recipe also includes black rice which is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and iron, as well as walnuts, one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These nutty, hearty bites make for a perfect healthy appetizer to impress your guests.\n\nIngredients: \n-1/2 cup black rice (or wild rice)\n-1 cup vegetable stock\n-1 10-ounce package of baby portobello mushrooms\n-1/4 cup parmesan cheese (or vegan parmesan)\n-1/4 cup raw walnuts, crushed\n-Cooking oil spray\n-Salt and pepper to taste \n\nDirections:\n-Preheat oven to 375°F \n-Cook the rice: Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan, then add the rice. Reduce to medium heat and cover. Cook until the vegetable stock is absorbed (about 30 minutes)\n-Prepare the mushrooms: Using a damp paper towel, brush the dirt from the mushrooms. Set them on a baking sheet and spray them with cooking oil. Bake the mushrooms for about 10 minutes to soften.\n-Once the rice is cooked, add parmesan cheese, walnuts, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed. \n-Stuff pre-cooked mushrooms with rice filling and top it with more parmesan cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes or until tender.\n-Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and crushed nuts. ","How do you make black rice stuffed mushrooms?",{"_uid":1418,"answer":1419,"question":1420,"component":670},"f34cba7a-fbf1-4c28-8b4a-5f83b338c904","A protein and fiber powerhouse, this white bean dip is very satisfying and gut-friendly. White beans also pack micronutrients such as vitamin C, iron, zinc, folate, magnesium, and B vitamins. This flavorful recipe is not only easy, but also inexpensive to make, and versatile. You can serve this healthy dip with whole grain crackers, warm whole wheat bread, raw vegetables, or as a spread on toast, sandwiches, and wraps. \n\nIngredients: \n-1 15-ounce can of cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed\n-2 tablespoons olive oil \n-1-2 tablespoons water\n-Juice of ½ lemon\n-1 small garlic clove, peeled \n-1/2 teaspoon salt\n-Ground pepper to taste \nOptional: 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves  \n\nDirections:\nIn a food processor or high-speed blender, add the cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until combined. With the food processor running, slowly add the water and process until smooth. Blend in the fresh rosemary leaves if desired. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.\n\nServe with whole grain crackers, fresh warm bread, or raw vegetables such as cucumber, snap peas, carrots, celery, or bell peppers ","How do you make white bean dip?",{"_uid":1422,"answer":1423,"question":1424,"component":670},"d953d767-0017-49b9-85d3-2e6640cc4846","This simple and easy recipe packs a ton of flavor! A tapenade is a thick, olive-based spread that can be enjoyed as an appetizer over fresh bread or crackers, or as a spread for wraps and sandwiches. You can also use this tapenade as a hummus topping or serve it with roasted vegetables! This healthy recipe packs anti-inflammatory garlic, vitamin C-rich sundried tomatoes, and lots of healthy fats from the olives. \n\nIngredients: \n-1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably not packed in oil) \n-2 cups olives, drained and pitted\n-2 cloves garlic, minced\n-2 tablespoons olive oil\n-3 tablespoons lemon juice\n-1/3 cup fresh basil\n\nDirections:\n-Add all the ingredients to a food processor\n-Pulse until combined, scraping down the sides as needed\n-Adjust seasonings to taste as needed, adding salt and pepper to taste","How do you make sundried tomato and olive tapenade?",{"_uid":1426,"answer":1427,"question":1428,"component":670},"4e6cd98e-f4f7-4ff8-847b-d76978ba3610","Looking for a fun twist on hummus? Look no further! This bright pink beet hummus makes any charcuterie board more aesthetically pleasing, plus it’s extremely creamy and nutritious! Beets are a natural source of nitrates, which improves blood flow and supports exercise performance and muscle recovery, making them a great addition to a boxer’s diet. Beets are a low-calorie vegetable but a good source of folate, potassium, and fiber. \n\nIngredients:\n-1 small beet\n-1 15-ounce can of cooked chickpeas, drained\n-Juice of 1/2 lemon\n-2 garlic cloves, minced\n-2 tablespoons tahini\n-1/4 cup olive oil  \n-1 teaspoon salt\n-Pepper to taste \n\nDirections:\n-Roast the beet: \n-Preheat oven to 375°F \n-Remove the stem and the roots from the beet \n-Wash under water until clean \n-Drizzle the beet with olive or avocado oil, then wrap it in foil \n-Roast it in the oven for about one hour, until tender or until you can easily insert a fork without resistance \n-Let it cool to room temperature \n-Peel the skin off \n-Chop the beet into chunks and blend it in a food processor or high-speed blender\n-Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.\n-Optional: Garnish with olive oil drizzle, pine nuts, and fresh chopped herbs\n-Serve it with raw vegetables, whole grain crackers, or fresh whole wheat bread","How do you make roasted beet hummus?",{"_uid":1430,"answer":1431,"question":1432,"component":670},"16bceccb-41c8-43bf-b93a-a7fbdc537716","A mix of creamy and crunchy, these sweet potato bites are the perfect thanksgiving snack to impress your guests. Plus, sweet potatoes are a nutrition powerhouse: One small sweet potato provides more than 100% of your daily requirements of vitamin A, along with 15% of your daily needs for dietary fiber, and contains virtually no fat. This healthy starchy vegetable is paired with healthy fats from avocado and sesame seeds, making it a filling and highly nutritious appetizer. \n\nIngredients:\n-2 medium sweet potatoes\n-1 large avocado, diced\n-2 teaspoons sesame seeds\n-Olive or avocado oil, for drizzling\n-¼ cup red onion, diced\n-½ lemon\n-Fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped\n-Salt and pepper to taste\n\nDirections:\n-Preheat the oven to 400°F\n-Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper\n-Slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds. Place the sweet potato rounds on the baking sheet in a single layer, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper\n-Roast for 20 minutes, turn the slices, and roast until tender (about 10 minutes) \n-Top the roasted sweet potato rounds with diced avocado and diced red onions\n-Before serving: Squeeze lemon juice and top it with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro","How do you make sweet potato bites?",{"name":425,"created_at":426,"published_at":427,"updated_at":428,"id":429,"uuid":430,"content":1434,"slug":425,"full_slug":445,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":1446,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":448,"first_published_at":449,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1447,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":432,"name":433,"category":1435,"component":39,"meta_info":1443,"block_image":1444,"cover_image":1445,"internal_notes":7},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":1436,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":1441,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1442,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":1437,"component":118,"meta_info":1438,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1439,"cover_image":1440,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":435,"title":436,"plugin":43,"description":437},{"id":439,"alt":440,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":440,"filename":441,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":443,"alt":440,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":440,"filename":444,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"1b1bc43e-9cec-4890-96a5-3551c59542f1",{"type":718,"content":1450},[1451,1455,1460,1465,1477,1489,1493,1537,1541,1583,1588,1598,1610,1613,1663,1666,1682,1687,1697,1709,1712,1750,1753,1775,1780,1790,1802,1806,1856,1859,1936,1941,1951,1963,1966,2016,2019,2059,2064,2068,2073,2082],{"type":729,"content":1452},[1453],{"text":1454,"type":727},"The holiday season is upon us… and for as much as we love gathering with family and friends to celebrate special occasions, we can’t help but feel overwhelmed when it comes to eating during the holidays. If you’re a healthy eater, thinking about a Thanksgiving feast full of casseroles and pies may make you feel a bit anxious. After all, Thanksgiving is notorious for stuffing (pun intended) yourself with large amounts of food. But this doesn't have to mean you fall off the health wagon completely. One way to make this year’s feast more nutritionally balanced is to include healthy Thanksgiving hors d’oeuvres on the table. Here are five dietitian-approved recipes for a healthier twist on Thanksgiving appetizers.",{"type":721,"attrs":1456,"content":1457},{"level":723},[1458],{"text":1459,"type":727},"5 Easy and Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers",{"type":721,"attrs":1461,"content":1462},{"level":784},[1463],{"text":1464,"type":727},"Black Rice Stuffed Mushrooms",{"type":791,"attrs":1466},{"id":1467,"body":1468},"d3b7671f-2997-4806-98b1-f839705e6dcc",[1469],{"url":1470,"_uid":1471,"image":1472,"component":803,"copyright_details":1476},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-d80e9ae1-001b-46fc-9e64-02b03bfef123",{"id":1473,"alt":1474,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1474,"filename":1475,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6287777,"FightCamp - Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/2b84e0eeb9/black-rice-stuffed-mushrooms.png",[],{"type":729,"content":1478},[1479,1481,1487],{"text":1480,"type":727},"Not all low-calorie foods are nutritious, but mushrooms are an exception. These low-calorie fungi are an excellent source of B vitamins such as folate, heart-healthy soluble fiber, and antioxidants, and some mushrooms are also a good source of vitamin D, which is important for ",{"text":1482,"type":727,"marks":1483},"immune health",[1484],{"type":752,"attrs":1485},{"href":1486,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/a-boxers-guide-to-a-strong-immune-system",{"text":1488,"type":727},". Mushrooms also contain important minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and copper. This recipe also includes black rice which is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and iron, as well as walnuts, one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These nutty, hearty bites make for a perfect healthy appetizer to impress your guests.",{"type":729,"content":1490},[1491],{"text":1492,"type":727},"Ingredients: ",{"type":1222,"content":1494},[1495,1501,1507,1513,1519,1525,1531],{"type":1225,"content":1496},[1497],{"type":729,"content":1498},[1499],{"text":1500,"type":727},"1/2 cup black rice (or wild rice)",{"type":1225,"content":1502},[1503],{"type":729,"content":1504},[1505],{"text":1506,"type":727},"1 cup vegetable stock",{"type":1225,"content":1508},[1509],{"type":729,"content":1510},[1511],{"text":1512,"type":727},"1 10-ounce package of baby portobello mushrooms",{"type":1225,"content":1514},[1515],{"type":729,"content":1516},[1517],{"text":1518,"type":727},"1/4 cup parmesan cheese (or vegan parmesan)",{"type":1225,"content":1520},[1521],{"type":729,"content":1522},[1523],{"text":1524,"type":727},"1/4 cup raw walnuts, crushed",{"type":1225,"content":1526},[1527],{"type":729,"content":1528},[1529],{"text":1530,"type":727},"Cooking oil spray",{"type":1225,"content":1532},[1533],{"type":729,"content":1534},[1535],{"text":1536,"type":727},"Salt and pepper to taste ",{"type":729,"content":1538},[1539],{"text":1540,"type":727},"Directions:",{"type":1542,"attrs":1543,"content":1546},"ordered_list",{"order":1544},{"order":1545},1,[1547,1553,1559,1565,1571,1577],{"type":1225,"content":1548},[1549],{"type":729,"content":1550},[1551],{"text":1552,"type":727},"Preheat oven to 375°F ",{"type":1225,"content":1554},[1555],{"type":729,"content":1556},[1557],{"text":1558,"type":727},"Cook the rice: Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan, then add the rice. Reduce to medium heat and cover. Cook until the vegetable stock is absorbed (about 30 minutes)",{"type":1225,"content":1560},[1561],{"type":729,"content":1562},[1563],{"text":1564,"type":727},"Prepare the mushrooms: Using a damp paper towel, brush the dirt from the mushrooms. Set them on a baking sheet and spray them with cooking oil. Bake the mushrooms for about 10 minutes to soften.",{"type":1225,"content":1566},[1567],{"type":729,"content":1568},[1569],{"text":1570,"type":727},"Once the rice is cooked, add parmesan cheese, walnuts, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed. ",{"type":1225,"content":1572},[1573],{"type":729,"content":1574},[1575],{"text":1576,"type":727},"Stuff pre-cooked mushrooms with rice filling and top it with more parmesan cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes or until tender.",{"type":1225,"content":1578},[1579],{"type":729,"content":1580},[1581],{"text":1582,"type":727},"Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and crushed nuts. ",{"type":721,"attrs":1584,"content":1585},{"level":784},[1586],{"text":1587,"type":727},"White Bean Dip",{"type":791,"attrs":1589},{"id":1467,"body":1590},[1591],{"url":1592,"_uid":1593,"image":1594,"component":803,"copyright_details":1597},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-2010dfd7-b540-4698-8e90-26fc14f97446",{"id":1595,"alt":1474,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1474,"filename":1596,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6287790,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/bf924f49bf/white-bean-dip.png",[],{"type":729,"content":1599},[1600,1602,1608],{"text":1601,"type":727},"A ",{"text":1603,"type":727,"marks":1604},"protein",[1605],{"type":752,"attrs":1606},{"href":1607,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/boxer-s-diet-protein-requirements-and-best-protein-sources",{"text":1609,"type":727}," and fiber powerhouse, this white bean dip is very satisfying and gut-friendly. White beans also pack micronutrients such as vitamin C, iron, zinc, folate, magnesium, and B vitamins. This flavorful recipe is not only easy, but also inexpensive to make, and versatile. You can serve this healthy dip with whole grain crackers, warm whole wheat bread, raw vegetables, or as a spread on toast, sandwiches, and wraps. ",{"type":729,"content":1611},[1612],{"text":1492,"type":727},{"type":1222,"content":1614},[1615,1621,1627,1633,1639,1645,1651,1657],{"type":1225,"content":1616},[1617],{"type":729,"content":1618},[1619],{"text":1620,"type":727},"1 15-ounce can of cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed",{"type":1225,"content":1622},[1623],{"type":729,"content":1624},[1625],{"text":1626,"type":727},"2 tablespoons olive oil ",{"type":1225,"content":1628},[1629],{"type":729,"content":1630},[1631],{"text":1632,"type":727},"1-2 tablespoons water",{"type":1225,"content":1634},[1635],{"type":729,"content":1636},[1637],{"text":1638,"type":727},"Juice of ½ lemon",{"type":1225,"content":1640},[1641],{"type":729,"content":1642},[1643],{"text":1644,"type":727},"1 small garlic clove, peeled ",{"type":1225,"content":1646},[1647],{"type":729,"content":1648},[1649],{"text":1650,"type":727},"1/2 teaspoon salt",{"type":1225,"content":1652},[1653],{"type":729,"content":1654},[1655],{"text":1656,"type":727},"Ground pepper to taste ",{"type":1225,"content":1658},[1659],{"type":729,"content":1660},[1661],{"text":1662,"type":727},"Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves  ",{"type":729,"content":1664},[1665],{"text":1540,"type":727},{"type":1542,"attrs":1667,"content":1669},{"order":1668},{"order":1545},[1670,1676],{"type":1225,"content":1671},[1672],{"type":729,"content":1673},[1674],{"text":1675,"type":727},"In a food processor or high-speed blender, add the cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until combined. With the food processor running, slowly add the water and process until smooth. Blend in the fresh rosemary leaves if desired. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.",{"type":1225,"content":1677},[1678],{"type":729,"content":1679},[1680],{"text":1681,"type":727},"Serve with whole grain crackers, fresh warm bread, or raw vegetables such as cucumber, snap peas, carrots, celery, or bell peppers ",{"type":721,"attrs":1683,"content":1684},{"level":784},[1685],{"text":1686,"type":727},"Sundried Tomato and Olive Tapenade",{"type":791,"attrs":1688},{"id":1467,"body":1689},[1690],{"url":1691,"_uid":1692,"image":1693,"component":803,"copyright_details":1696},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-9c80420f-5a86-44d8-8ead-2dae3def8204",{"id":1694,"alt":1474,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1474,"filename":1695,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6287799,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/93a922c391/sundried-tomato-and-olive-tapenade.png",[],{"type":729,"content":1698},[1699,1701,1707],{"text":1700,"type":727},"This simple and easy recipe packs a ton of flavor! A tapenade is a thick, olive-based spread that can be enjoyed as an appetizer over fresh bread or crackers, or as a spread for wraps and sandwiches. You can also use this tapenade as a hummus topping or serve it with roasted vegetables! This healthy recipe packs ",{"text":1702,"type":727,"marks":1703},"anti-inflammatory",[1704],{"type":752,"attrs":1705},{"href":1706,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/a-boxers-guide-to-anti-inflammatory-foods",{"text":1708,"type":727}," garlic, vitamin C-rich sundried tomatoes, and lots of healthy fats from the olives. ",{"type":729,"content":1710},[1711],{"text":1492,"type":727},{"type":1222,"content":1713},[1714,1720,1726,1732,1738,1744],{"type":1225,"content":1715},[1716],{"type":729,"content":1717},[1718],{"text":1719,"type":727},"1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably not packed in oil) ",{"type":1225,"content":1721},[1722],{"type":729,"content":1723},[1724],{"text":1725,"type":727},"2 cups olives, drained and pitted",{"type":1225,"content":1727},[1728],{"type":729,"content":1729},[1730],{"text":1731,"type":727},"2 cloves garlic, minced",{"type":1225,"content":1733},[1734],{"type":729,"content":1735},[1736],{"text":1737,"type":727},"2 tablespoons olive oil",{"type":1225,"content":1739},[1740],{"type":729,"content":1741},[1742],{"text":1743,"type":727},"3 tablespoons lemon juice",{"type":1225,"content":1745},[1746],{"type":729,"content":1747},[1748],{"text":1749,"type":727},"1/3 cup fresh basil",{"type":729,"content":1751},[1752],{"text":1540,"type":727},{"type":1542,"attrs":1754,"content":1756},{"order":1755},{"order":1545},[1757,1763,1769],{"type":1225,"content":1758},[1759],{"type":729,"content":1760},[1761],{"text":1762,"type":727},"Add all the ingredients to a food processor",{"type":1225,"content":1764},[1765],{"type":729,"content":1766},[1767],{"text":1768,"type":727},"Pulse until combined, scraping down the sides as needed",{"type":1225,"content":1770},[1771],{"type":729,"content":1772},[1773],{"text":1774,"type":727},"Adjust seasonings to taste as needed, adding salt and pepper to taste  ",{"type":721,"attrs":1776,"content":1777},{"level":784},[1778],{"text":1779,"type":727},"Roasted Beet Hummus ",{"type":791,"attrs":1781},{"id":1467,"body":1782},[1783],{"url":1784,"_uid":1785,"image":1786,"component":803,"copyright_details":1789},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-41b6920f-b835-4b73-ad3a-bb9be0019602",{"id":1787,"alt":1474,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1474,"filename":1788,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6287806,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/c9e82eac58/roasted-beet-hummus.png",[],{"type":729,"content":1791},[1792,1794,1800],{"text":1793,"type":727},"Looking for a fun twist on hummus? Look no further! This bright pink beet hummus makes any charcuterie board more aesthetically pleasing, plus it’s extremely creamy and nutritious! Beets are a natural source of nitrates, which improves blood flow and supports exercise performance and muscle recovery, making them a great addition to a ",{"text":1795,"type":727,"marks":1796},"boxer’s diet",[1797],{"type":752,"attrs":1798},{"href":1799,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/a-boxer-s-diet-how-to-eat-like-a-boxer-beginner-s-guide",{"text":1801,"type":727},". Beets are a low-calorie vegetable but a good source of folate, potassium, and fiber. ",{"type":729,"content":1803},[1804],{"text":1805,"type":727},"Ingredients:",{"type":1222,"content":1807},[1808,1814,1820,1826,1832,1838,1844,1850],{"type":1225,"content":1809},[1810],{"type":729,"content":1811},[1812],{"text":1813,"type":727},"1 small beet",{"type":1225,"content":1815},[1816],{"type":729,"content":1817},[1818],{"text":1819,"type":727},"1 15-ounce can of cooked chickpeas, drained",{"type":1225,"content":1821},[1822],{"type":729,"content":1823},[1824],{"text":1825,"type":727},"Juice of 1/2 lemon",{"type":1225,"content":1827},[1828],{"type":729,"content":1829},[1830],{"text":1831,"type":727},"2 garlic cloves, minced",{"type":1225,"content":1833},[1834],{"type":729,"content":1835},[1836],{"text":1837,"type":727},"2 tablespoons tahini",{"type":1225,"content":1839},[1840],{"type":729,"content":1841},[1842],{"text":1843,"type":727},"1/4 cup olive oil  ",{"type":1225,"content":1845},[1846],{"type":729,"content":1847},[1848],{"text":1849,"type":727},"1 teaspoon salt",{"type":1225,"content":1851},[1852],{"type":729,"content":1853},[1854],{"text":1855,"type":727},"Pepper to taste ",{"type":729,"content":1857},[1858],{"text":1540,"type":727},{"type":1542,"attrs":1860,"content":1862},{"order":1861},{"order":1545},[1863,1912,1918,1924,1930],{"type":1225,"content":1864},[1865,1869],{"type":729,"content":1866},[1867],{"text":1868,"type":727},"Roast the beet: ",{"type":1222,"content":1870},[1871,1876,1882,1888,1894,1900,1906],{"type":1225,"content":1872},[1873],{"type":729,"content":1874},[1875],{"text":1552,"type":727},{"type":1225,"content":1877},[1878],{"type":729,"content":1879},[1880],{"text":1881,"type":727},"Remove the stem and the roots from the beet ",{"type":1225,"content":1883},[1884],{"type":729,"content":1885},[1886],{"text":1887,"type":727},"Wash under water until clean ",{"type":1225,"content":1889},[1890],{"type":729,"content":1891},[1892],{"text":1893,"type":727},"Drizzle the beet with olive or avocado oil, then wrap it in foil ",{"type":1225,"content":1895},[1896],{"type":729,"content":1897},[1898],{"text":1899,"type":727},"Roast it in the oven for about one hour, until tender or until you can easily insert a fork without resistance ",{"type":1225,"content":1901},[1902],{"type":729,"content":1903},[1904],{"text":1905,"type":727},"Let it cool to room temperature ",{"type":1225,"content":1907},[1908],{"type":729,"content":1909},[1910],{"text":1911,"type":727},"Peel the skin off ",{"type":1225,"content":1913},[1914],{"type":729,"content":1915},[1916],{"text":1917,"type":727},"Chop the beet into chunks and blend it in a food processor or high-speed blender",{"type":1225,"content":1919},[1920],{"type":729,"content":1921},[1922],{"text":1923,"type":727},"Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.",{"type":1225,"content":1925},[1926],{"type":729,"content":1927},[1928],{"text":1929,"type":727},"Optional: Garnish with olive oil drizzle, pine nuts, and fresh chopped herbs",{"type":1225,"content":1931},[1932],{"type":729,"content":1933},[1934],{"text":1935,"type":727},"Serve it with raw vegetables, whole grain crackers, or fresh whole wheat bread ",{"type":721,"attrs":1937,"content":1938},{"level":784},[1939],{"text":1940,"type":727},"Sweet Potato Bites",{"type":791,"attrs":1942},{"id":1467,"body":1943},[1944],{"url":1945,"_uid":1946,"image":1947,"component":803,"copyright_details":1950},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":797,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-16379cb9-9c4d-4230-81a5-203282d7d977",{"id":1948,"alt":1474,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1474,"filename":1949,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6287811,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/dec7b90acb/sweet-potato-bites.png",[],{"type":729,"content":1952},[1953,1955,1961],{"text":1954,"type":727},"A mix of creamy and crunchy, these sweet potato bites are the perfect thanksgiving snack to impress your guests. Plus, sweet potatoes are a nutrition powerhouse: One small sweet potato provides more than 100% of your daily requirements of vitamin A, along with 15% of your daily needs for dietary fiber, and contains virtually no fat. This healthy starchy vegetable is paired with ",{"text":1956,"type":727,"marks":1957},"healthy fats",[1958],{"type":752,"attrs":1959},{"href":1960,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/healthy-fats-an-essential-part-of-a-boxers-diet",{"text":1962,"type":727}," from avocado and sesame seeds, making it a filling and highly nutritious appetizer. ",{"type":729,"content":1964},[1965],{"text":1805,"type":727},{"type":1222,"content":1967},[1968,1974,1980,1986,1992,1998,2004,2010],{"type":1225,"content":1969},[1970],{"type":729,"content":1971},[1972],{"text":1973,"type":727},"2 medium sweet potatoes",{"type":1225,"content":1975},[1976],{"type":729,"content":1977},[1978],{"text":1979,"type":727},"1 large avocado, diced",{"type":1225,"content":1981},[1982],{"type":729,"content":1983},[1984],{"text":1985,"type":727},"2 teaspoons sesame seeds",{"type":1225,"content":1987},[1988],{"type":729,"content":1989},[1990],{"text":1991,"type":727},"Olive or avocado oil, for drizzling",{"type":1225,"content":1993},[1994],{"type":729,"content":1995},[1996],{"text":1997,"type":727},"¼ cup red onion, diced",{"type":1225,"content":1999},[2000],{"type":729,"content":2001},[2002],{"text":2003,"type":727},"½ lemon",{"type":1225,"content":2005},[2006],{"type":729,"content":2007},[2008],{"text":2009,"type":727},"Fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped",{"type":1225,"content":2011},[2012],{"type":729,"content":2013},[2014],{"text":2015,"type":727},"Salt and pepper to taste",{"type":729,"content":2017},[2018],{"text":1540,"type":727},{"type":1542,"attrs":2020,"content":2022},{"order":2021},{"order":1545},[2023,2029,2035,2041,2047,2053],{"type":1225,"content":2024},[2025],{"type":729,"content":2026},[2027],{"text":2028,"type":727},"Preheat the oven to 400°F",{"type":1225,"content":2030},[2031],{"type":729,"content":2032},[2033],{"text":2034,"type":727},"Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper",{"type":1225,"content":2036},[2037],{"type":729,"content":2038},[2039],{"text":2040,"type":727},"Slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds. Place the sweet potato rounds on the baking sheet in a single layer, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper",{"type":1225,"content":2042},[2043],{"type":729,"content":2044},[2045],{"text":2046,"type":727},"Roast for 20 minutes, turn the slices, and roast until tender (about 10 minutes) ",{"type":1225,"content":2048},[2049],{"type":729,"content":2050},[2051],{"text":2052,"type":727},"Top the roasted sweet potato rounds with diced avocado and diced red onions",{"type":1225,"content":2054},[2055],{"type":729,"content":2056},[2057],{"text":2058,"type":727},"Before serving: Squeeze lemon juice and top it with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro",{"type":721,"attrs":2060,"content":2061},{"level":723},[2062],{"text":2063,"type":727},"A Healthier Feast",{"type":729,"content":2065},[2066],{"text":2067,"type":727},"Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with your loved ones and share the things you are thankful for. However, the holidays can also be a stressful time for those on a health journey who are trying to eat a nutritious diet and follow an exercise routine. With so many delicious foods on the table, it can be challenging to listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues, which often leads to overeating and an uncomfortable feeling afterward, aka “food coma.” By serving nutrient-dense foods as appetizers, you and your guests will have healthier food choices, feel more satiated, and experience a more nutritionally balanced Thanksgiving feast. ",{"type":721,"attrs":2069,"content":2070},{"level":723},[2071],{"text":2072,"type":727},"Eat & Train Like a Fighter",{"type":729,"content":2074},[2075,2076,2080],{"text":1366,"type":727},{"text":1003,"type":727,"marks":2077},[2078],{"type":752,"attrs":2079},{"href":1371,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},{"text":2081,"type":727}," has everything you need to work out on your schedule, with premium boxing equipment and hundreds of on-demand strength, conditioning, kickboxing, boxing, core, and recovery classes led by real fighters. ",{"type":729,"content":2083},[2084],{"text":2085,"type":727},"As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!”",{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2087,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2092,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2093,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2088,"component":118,"meta_info":2089,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2090,"cover_image":2091,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2022-11-03 00:00",{"_uid":2096,"title":2097,"plugin":43,"description":2098},"f1de9437-639c-4b64-a8d9-efb678ac8651","5 Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas | FightCamp","It’s hard enough trying to plan Thanksgiving dinner let alone come up with appetizer ideas. We have you covered with easy and healthy Thanksgiving appetizers.",{"id":2100,"alt":2101,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":2101,"filename":2102,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6287970,"FightCamp - Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/2174ae6700/5-healthy-thanksgiving-appetizer-ideas.png",[],"5-healthy-thanksgiving-appetizer-ideas","blogs/5-healthy-thanksgiving-appetizer-ideas",-5330,[1396],"da0efe77-11af-449c-be02-a04cd25d439e","2022-11-02T20:45:44.064Z",[],{"name":2112,"created_at":2113,"published_at":2114,"updated_at":2115,"id":2116,"uuid":2117,"content":2118,"slug":2351,"full_slug":2352,"sort_by_date":48,"position":2353,"tag_list":2354,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1079,"meta_data":48,"group_id":2355,"first_published_at":2114,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1082,"alternates":2356,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"How Exercising Helps Keep Your Hormones Balanced","2023-01-16T17:10:10.000Z","2023-01-19T17:10:36.420Z","2023-01-19T17:10:36.452Z",247329366,"8c3d07fb-a9ff-4455-b8cf-ff6a6afedbdc",{"_uid":2119,"faqs":2120,"title":2112,"topic":2129,"author":2144,"content":2145,"category":2332,"schedule":2340,"component":1064,"meta_info":2341,"cover_image":2345,"description":2349,"contributors":2350},"a983449a-f8b7-47b4-82af-2f189684608f",[2121,2125],{"_uid":2122,"answer":2123,"question":2124,"component":670},"40e3a815-86a3-4264-9e99-30fedf3d9148","- Cortisol\nAccording to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, your body produces cortisol (a glucocorticoid) in response to stress: emotional stress, mental stress, physical stress, or environmental stress. When your stress increases, your cortisol increases, pushing your body into “flight or fight'' mode. “This activation tells your body you are in some form of imminent danger and it immediately increases your blood pressure, elevates your heart rate, and releases glucose into the bloodstream from your liver,” the Academy says. If you can’t regulate stress, these hormonal changes start to upset your metabolism. \nWhen it comes to controlling your cortisol levels, the kind of exercise you choose is crucial. Crushing a high-intensity workout when your levels are high will add more stress to your already overwhelmed system. Listen to your body, and opt for low-intensity workouts like walking, yoga, or light weight-lifting to moderate your cortisol levels. This will help you feel less stressed and get your metabolism headed in the right direction.\n\n- Insulin\nWhen the bloodstream has elevated glucose levels, your body produces insulin. Prolonged insulin production also causes inflammation, which increases cortisol, and…you can see the cyclical effect of hormone disruption here. Personal Trainer Jenni Rivett told Byrdie: “Exercise will also drive insulin (a fat hormone) down, and levels will normalize while keeping cortisol…in check to prevent it from taking over your body.”\nA good exercise regimen can help your system produce insulin properly. High-intensity exercise such as kickboxing will help keep those insulin levels healthy – you just have to be careful about not overdoing it at the risk of skyrocketing your cortisol. 1-2 high-intensity HIIT sessions a week with several low-intensity workouts should help you feel leveled out and regulate your metabolism.\n\n- Sex Hormones\nThe link between exercise and sex is no big surprise – we see it splashed across social media, gym advertisements, and clothing brands all the time. But the connection goes beyond physical attractiveness and libido. High-intensity resistance training can help maintain and even increase testosterone (the male sex hormone), which is what regulates energy levels, the ability to build and maintain muscle, and libido.\nFor women, the main sex hormone is progesterone. When women regularly alternate between cardio workouts like running, swimming, or boxing training, and moderate resistance training, their estrogen, and progesterone ratios stay balanced, which keeps menstrual cycles regular, keeps pre-menopausal symptoms at bay, and minimizes increased fat storage. \nIn an interview for Well + Good, Sara Gottfried, MD, author of The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet talked about exercise as a way of controlling estrogen, as well: \"Most women, starting around age 35, develop estrogen dominance. Exercise helps to reverse this trend, leading to a lower risk of breast cancer for premenopausal and postmenopausal women alike.\".","How does exercise affect your hormones?",{"_uid":2126,"answer":2127,"question":2128,"component":670},"41cacb48-5b0e-41da-b48c-e25a8eacb312","The popular theory that exercise gives you a rush of endorphins has been questioned and nearly nullified by neuroscientists and health experts. While it remains true that humans (and animals) experience lower levels of stress hormones after physical activity, it’s not necessarily thanks to endorphins. \nIn an article for Johns Hopkins Medicine, professor of neuroscience David Linden, Ph.D. explains that “exercise has a dramatic antidepressive effect [because] it blunts the brain’s response to physical and emotional stress.” \nWhile endorphins do help prevent muscles from feeling pain, that feel-good rush that comes from exercise is actually an increase in the body’s endocannabinoids, which, Dr. Linden says, are “biochemical substances similar to cannabis” that the body naturally produces when people engage in an exercise like running, boxing, resistance training, or a kickboxing workout.\nThough not hormones, endocannabinoids “promote short-term psychoactive effects such as reduced anxiety and feelings of calm.” These endocannabinoids help keep your cortisol and other stress-vulnerable hormones in check, balanced, and healthy. \nTending to your hormone imbalance doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, we argue that it can be a dang good time!","What hormones are released by exercise?",{"name":342,"created_at":343,"published_at":344,"updated_at":345,"id":346,"uuid":347,"content":2130,"slug":362,"full_slug":363,"sort_by_date":48,"position":364,"tag_list":2142,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":366,"first_published_at":367,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2143,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":349,"name":350,"category":2131,"component":39,"meta_info":2139,"block_image":2140,"cover_image":2141,"internal_notes":7},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2132,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2137,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2138,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2133,"component":118,"meta_info":2134,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2135,"cover_image":2136,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":352,"title":353,"plugin":43,"description":354},{"id":356,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":358,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":360,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":361,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"80f43270-bd4a-4ca3-91a4-9a2b1e1d0d6b",{"type":718,"content":2146},[2147,2151,2155,2166,2171,2176,2191,2195,2200,2215,2219,2224,2228,2232,2279,2284,2288,2302,2306,2310,2314,2319,2329],{"type":729,"content":2148},[2149],{"text":2150,"type":727},"Weight gain. Fatigue. Muscle aches. Joint pain. Lack of appetite. Trouble sleeping. These are all symptoms of hormonal imbalance, and they can be incredibly frustrating because they make us feel out-of-sorts, unproductive, and less than our best. Hormones are huge contributors to our mental sharpness, energy levels, and metabolism. ",{"type":729,"content":2152},[2153],{"text":2154,"type":727},"What’s one way to help regulate your hormones? Exercise! In addition to sufficient protein, low sugar intake, and consistent quality sleep, regular workouts can have a tremendous effect on your hormonal health.",{"type":729,"content":2156},[2157,2159,2164],{"text":2158,"type":727},"But before answering the question, ",{"text":2160,"type":727,"marks":2161},"Which exercise is best for hormone balance?",[2162],{"type":2163},"italic",{"text":2165,"type":727}," you need to first identify which hormones are out of whack. Different types of exercise will be beneficial in different situations, and for different hormone imbalances.",{"type":721,"attrs":2167,"content":2168},{"level":723},[2169],{"text":2170,"type":727},"HOW DOES EXERCISE AFFECT YOUR HORMONES?",{"type":721,"attrs":2172,"content":2173},{"level":784},[2174],{"text":2175,"type":727},"Cortisol",{"type":729,"content":2177},[2178,2180,2189],{"text":2179,"type":727},"According to the ",{"text":2181,"type":727,"marks":2182},"National Academy of Sports Medicine",[2183,2187],{"type":752,"attrs":2184},{"href":2185,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2186,"target":48,"linktype":13},"https://blog.nasm.org/weight-loss-specialist/hormonal-balance-metabolism-exercise-can-positively-affect-hormones",{},{"type":2188},"underline",{"text":2190,"type":727},", your body produces cortisol (a glucocorticoid) in response to stress: emotional stress, mental stress, physical stress, or environmental stress. When your stress increases, your cortisol increases, pushing your body into “flight or fight'' mode. “This activation tells your body you are in some form of imminent danger and it immediately increases your blood pressure, elevates your heart rate, and releases glucose into the bloodstream from your liver,” the Academy says. If you can’t regulate stress, these hormonal changes start to upset your metabolism. ",{"type":729,"content":2192},[2193],{"text":2194,"type":727},"When it comes to controlling your cortisol levels, the kind of exercise you choose is crucial. Crushing a high-intensity workout when your levels are high will add more stress to your already overwhelmed system. Listen to your body, and opt for low-intensity workouts like walking, yoga, or light weight-lifting to moderate your cortisol levels. This will help you feel less stressed and get your metabolism headed in the right direction.",{"type":721,"attrs":2196,"content":2197},{"level":784},[2198],{"text":2199,"type":727},"Insulin",{"type":729,"content":2201},[2202,2204,2213],{"text":2203,"type":727},"When the bloodstream has elevated glucose levels, your body produces insulin. Prolonged insulin production also causes inflammation, which increases cortisol, and…you can see the cyclical effect of hormone disruption here. Personal Trainer Jenni Rivett told ",{"text":2205,"type":727,"marks":2206},"Byrdie",[2207,2211,2212],{"type":752,"attrs":2208},{"href":2209,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2210,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.byrdie.com/exercise-to-balance-hormones",{},{"type":2163},{"type":2188},{"text":2214,"type":727},": “Exercise will also drive insulin (a fat hormone) down, and levels will normalize while keeping cortisol…in check to prevent it from taking over your body.”",{"type":729,"content":2216},[2217],{"text":2218,"type":727},"A good exercise regimen can help your system produce insulin properly. High-intensity exercise such as kickboxing will help keep those insulin levels healthy – you just have to be careful about not overdoing it at the risk of skyrocketing your cortisol. 1-2 high-intensity HIIT sessions a week with several low-intensity workouts should help you feel leveled out and regulate your metabolism.",{"type":721,"attrs":2220,"content":2221},{"level":784},[2222],{"text":2223,"type":727},"Sex Hormones",{"type":729,"content":2225},[2226],{"text":2227,"type":727},"The link between exercise and sex is no big surprise – we see it splashed across social media, gym advertisements, and clothing brands all the time. But the connection goes beyond physical attractiveness and libido. High-intensity resistance training can help maintain and even increase testosterone (the male sex hormone), which is what regulates energy levels, the ability to build and maintain muscle, and libido.",{"type":729,"content":2229},[2230],{"text":2231,"type":727},"For women, the main sex hormone is progesterone. When women regularly alternate between cardio workouts like running, swimming, or boxing training, and moderate resistance training, their estrogen, and progesterone ratios stay balanced, which keeps menstrual cycles regular, keeps pre-menopausal symptoms at bay, and minimizes increased fat storage. ",{"type":729,"content":2233},[2234,2236,2245,2247,2255,2257,2261,2263,2267,2269,2277],{"text":2235,"type":727},"In an interview for ",{"text":2237,"type":727,"marks":2238},"Well + Good",[2239,2243,2244],{"type":752,"attrs":2240},{"href":2241,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2242,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.wellandgood.com/how-exercise-affects-hormones-overall-health/",{},{"type":2163},{"type":2188},{"text":2246,"type":727},", ",{"text":2248,"type":727,"marks":2249},"Sara Gottfried, MD",[2250,2254],{"type":752,"attrs":2251},{"href":2252,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2253,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2256,"type":727},", author of ",{"text":2258,"type":727,"marks":2259},"The Hormone Cure",[2260],{"type":2163},{"text":2262,"type":727}," and ",{"text":2264,"type":727,"marks":2265},"The Hormone Reset Diet",[2266],{"type":2163},{"text":2268,"type":727}," talked about exercise as a way of controlling estrogen, as well: \"Most women, starting around age 35, develop estrogen dominance. Exercise helps to ",{"text":2270,"type":727,"marks":2271},"reverse this trend",[2272,2276],{"type":752,"attrs":2273},{"href":2274,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2275,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26541144",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2278,"type":727},", leading to a lower risk of breast cancer for premenopausal and postmenopausal women alike.\"",{"type":721,"attrs":2280,"content":2281},{"level":723},[2282],{"text":2283,"type":727},"WHAT HORMONES ARE RELEASED BY EXERCISE?",{"type":729,"content":2285},[2286],{"text":2287,"type":727},"The popular theory that exercise gives you a rush of endorphins has been questioned and nearly nullified by neuroscientists and health experts. While it remains true that humans (and animals) experience lower levels of stress hormones after physical activity, it’s not necessarily thanks to endorphins. ",{"type":729,"content":2289},[2290,2292,2300],{"text":2291,"type":727},"In an ",{"text":2293,"type":727,"marks":2294},"article for Johns Hopkins Medicine",[2295,2299],{"type":752,"attrs":2296},{"href":2297,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2298,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-truth-behind-runners-high-and-other-mental-benefits-of-running",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2301,"type":727},", professor of neuroscience David Linden, Ph.D. explains that “exercise has a dramatic antidepressive effect [because] it blunts the brain’s response to physical and emotional stress.” ",{"type":729,"content":2303},[2304],{"text":2305,"type":727},"While endorphins do help prevent muscles from feeling pain, that feel-good rush that comes from exercise is actually an increase in the body’s endocannabinoids, which, Dr. Linden says, are “biochemical substances similar to cannabis” that the body naturally produces when people engage in an exercise like running, boxing, resistance training, or a kickboxing workout.",{"type":729,"content":2307},[2308],{"text":2309,"type":727},"Though not hormones, endocannabinoids “promote short-term psychoactive effects such as reduced anxiety and feelings of calm.” These endocannabinoids help keep your cortisol and other stress-vulnerable hormones in check, balanced, and healthy. ",{"type":729,"content":2311},[2312],{"text":2313,"type":727},"Tending to your hormone imbalance doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, we argue that it can be a dang good time!",{"type":721,"attrs":2315,"content":2316},{"level":723},[2317],{"text":2318,"type":727},"IMPROVE YOUR HORMONE BALANCE LIKE A FIGHTER",{"type":729,"content":2320},[2321,2322,2328],{"text":1366,"type":727},{"text":1003,"type":727,"marks":2323},[2324,2327],{"type":752,"attrs":2325},{"href":1371,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2326,"target":48,"linktype":13},{},{"type":2188},{"text":2081,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2330},[2331],{"text":2085,"type":727},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2333,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2338,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2339,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2334,"component":118,"meta_info":2335,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2336,"cover_image":2337,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2023-01-20 00:00",{"_uid":2342,"title":2343,"plugin":43,"description":2344},"bc4cafdd-5ecd-447e-8dd9-18136cadfc45","How Exercising Helps Keep Your Hormones Balanced | FightCamp","Feeling a little out of whack can be a sign of hormone imbalance. FightCamp is sharing tips on how a good exercise routine can help balance hormones.",{"id":2346,"alt":2347,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":2347,"filename":2348,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6897092,"FightCamp - Exercising to Keep Hormones Balanced","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/6ea52dfee5/how-exercising-helps-keep-your-hormones-balanced.png","Feeling a little out of whack can be a sign that hormone levels are not balanced. We’re sharing tips on how a good exercise routine can help regulate hormones.",[],"how-exercising-helps-keep-your-hormones-balanced","blogs/how-exercising-helps-keep-your-hormones-balanced",-5540,[1396],"0fb9b7b2-62bb-4d87-9aa4-83f899d80521",[],{"name":2358,"created_at":2359,"published_at":2360,"updated_at":2361,"id":2362,"uuid":2363,"content":2364,"slug":2559,"full_slug":2560,"sort_by_date":48,"position":2561,"tag_list":2562,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1079,"meta_data":48,"group_id":2563,"first_published_at":2360,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1082,"alternates":2564,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"How Safe Are Boxing Workouts? What You Should Know","2022-12-01T19:18:02.173Z","2022-12-02T19:30:47.207Z","2022-12-02T19:30:47.231Z",228221128,"b584d778-85ce-43a2-a9d1-1ed509a18e94",{"_uid":2365,"faqs":2366,"title":2358,"topic":2379,"author":700,"content":2394,"category":2540,"schedule":2548,"component":1064,"meta_info":2549,"cover_image":2553,"description":2557,"contributors":2558},"d01252c9-f176-4d6c-9500-f547542e2131",[2367,2371,2375],{"_uid":2368,"answer":2369,"question":2370,"component":670},"eb042cb3-a356-4a89-bd35-682b0f0f29b4","As a combat athlete, one of the first things I get asked by new people is ‘aren’t you afraid of getting hurt?’ But the truth is, in many ways, boxing workouts are far safer than the traditional methods of getting in great shape- lifting weights, spin classes, or even running! Here are some of the reasons why that’s true.","Is Boxing a Safe Workout?",{"_uid":2372,"answer":2373,"question":2374,"component":670},"1870b170-5cec-4504-8e75-533379b0201d","At-home Boxing Workouts Don’t Need Weights\nWeight training can be pretty hazardous if you don’t have the proper form or instruction because weight training isolates muscle groups from their natural support structures. Boxing workouts, on the other hand, focus on doing the opposite- using muscle groups in combination and utilizing natural body mechanics to align strength in the single direction of whatever punch is being thrown. The result is that something as simple as a shadowboxing workout in your living room becomes a full-body anaerobic burn!\n\nBoxing Has a Lower Impact on Your Joints\nBecause boxing workouts are essentially just mimicking what you want to do in a boxing match, all the motions are things your body naturally is designed to do. That means that your muscles are able to support your joints, resulting in a lower strain on delicate ligaments in your knees and shoulders than doing something like, say, a shoulder press or running and developing a runner’s knee. \n\nTechnique and Form First, Everything Else Second\nThis is super evident when you look at any beginner boxing workout, the first thing any coach will tell you is that speed and power come from technique and form, not the other way around. Boxing home workouts are the same way, it's not about punching as hard and fast as you can, it's about punching correctly. That’s why hitting the punching bag isn’t all there is to a boxer workout. It’s not about how much you hit the bag, it’s about how you hit it. \n\nStaying Balanced\nBoxing utilizes a wide, even-weight stance. That requires a bit of explaining, I know. What this means is that boxing uses a box shaped stance (the feet form half of a square with their placement) with weight equally distributed to each leg. That means that it is very hard to lose your balance and fall if you maintain a proper boxing stance, so much so that there are boxing techniques specifically to lose your balance on purpose to gather momentum (the Dempsey roll or drop step).\n\nExercise Equipment That Keeps You Safe\nIn boxing, your hands are your most important asset, which is why professional boxers do everything they can to protect them. The same goes for a boxing workout. Whether you compete in the ring or do a 4 round workout at home, protecting your hands with hand wraps and boxing gloves is crucial. \n\nLearn From Professionals\nCompeting in boxing is a rough sport, no doubt about it, but boxing workouts are actually incredibly safe. Generally, boxers utilize low-impact, safety-first workouts because the actual sport we are participating in requires us to be in great health. Almost everything in a standard boxing workout is specifically designed to avoid the risk of injury, and that’s just as true of at-home programs like FightCamp which employ workout routines and body mechanics used by actual boxers as it is of any competitive boxing gym.","Is boxing at home a good workout?",{"_uid":2376,"answer":2377,"question":2378,"component":670},"063e22f5-d823-4eb5-8666-c92fa5b1b3ec","At FightCamp, we understand the hesitations to start boxing, which is why our team of trained professionals is here to help you every step of the way. We teach you everything from how to fill your punching bag properly, to how to put on your boxing hand wraps, and most importantly, guide you on how to do each movement correctly so that you can take on your boxing workouts and reach your fitness goals with confidence.","Can you learn boxing alone at home?",{"name":342,"created_at":343,"published_at":344,"updated_at":345,"id":346,"uuid":347,"content":2380,"slug":362,"full_slug":363,"sort_by_date":48,"position":364,"tag_list":2392,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":366,"first_published_at":367,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2393,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":349,"name":350,"category":2381,"component":39,"meta_info":2389,"block_image":2390,"cover_image":2391,"internal_notes":7},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2382,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2387,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2388,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2383,"component":118,"meta_info":2384,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2385,"cover_image":2386,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":352,"title":353,"plugin":43,"description":354},{"id":356,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":358,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":360,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":361,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"type":718,"content":2395},[2396,2400,2403,2407,2412,2416,2421,2425,2430,2450,2455,2473,2478,2490,2495,2499,2503,2523,2528,2536],{"type":721,"attrs":2397,"content":2398},{"level":723},[2399],{"text":2370,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2401},[2402],{"text":2369,"type":727},{"type":721,"attrs":2404,"content":2405},{"level":723},[2406],{"text":2374,"type":727},{"type":721,"attrs":2408,"content":2409},{"level":784},[2410],{"text":2411,"type":727},"At-home Boxing Workouts Don’t Need Weights",{"type":729,"content":2413},[2414],{"text":2415,"type":727},"Weight training can be pretty hazardous if you don’t have the proper form or instruction because weight training isolates muscle groups from their natural support structures. Boxing workouts, on the other hand, focus on doing the opposite- using muscle groups in combination and utilizing natural body mechanics to align strength in the single direction of whatever punch is being thrown. The result is that something as simple as a shadowboxing workout in your living room becomes a full-body anaerobic burn!",{"type":721,"attrs":2417,"content":2418},{"level":784},[2419],{"text":2420,"type":727},"Boxing Has a Lower Impact on Your Joints",{"type":729,"content":2422},[2423],{"text":2424,"type":727},"Because boxing workouts are essentially just mimicking what you want to do in a boxing match, all the motions are things your body naturally is designed to do. That means that your muscles are able to support your joints, resulting in a lower strain on delicate ligaments in your knees and shoulders than doing something like, say, a shoulder press or running and developing a runner’s knee. ",{"type":721,"attrs":2426,"content":2427},{"level":784},[2428],{"text":2429,"type":727},"Technique and Form First, Everything Else Second",{"type":729,"content":2431},[2432,2434,2438,2440,2444,2446],{"text":2433,"type":727},"This is super evident when you look at any beginner boxing workout, the first thing any coach will tell you is that speed and power come from technique and form, not the other way around. Boxing home workouts are the same way, it's not about punching as hard and fast as you can, it's about punching ",{"text":2435,"type":727,"marks":2436},"correctly",[2437],{"type":2163},{"text":2439,"type":727},". That’s why hitting the punching bag isn’t all there is to a boxer workout. It’s not about how ",{"text":2441,"type":727,"marks":2442},"much",[2443],{"type":2163},{"text":2445,"type":727}," you hit the bag, it’s about ",{"text":2447,"type":727,"marks":2448},"how you hit it. ",[2449],{"type":2163},{"type":721,"attrs":2451,"content":2452},{"level":784},[2453],{"text":2454,"type":727},"Staying Balanced",{"type":729,"content":2456},[2457,2459,2463,2465,2471],{"text":2458,"type":727},"Boxing utilizes a wide, even-weight stance. That requires a bit of explaining, I know. What this means is that boxing uses a box shaped stance (the feet form half of a square with their placement) with weight equally distributed to each leg. That means that it is ",{"text":2460,"type":727,"marks":2461},"very",[2462],{"type":2163},{"text":2464,"type":727}," hard to lose your balance and fall if you maintain a proper ",{"text":2466,"type":727,"marks":2467},"boxing stance",[2468],{"type":752,"attrs":2469},{"href":2470,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://youtu.be/SjLXzCpRS8U",{"text":2472,"type":727},", so much so that there are boxing techniques specifically to lose your balance on purpose to gather momentum (the Dempsey roll or drop step).",{"type":721,"attrs":2474,"content":2475},{"level":784},[2476],{"text":2477,"type":727},"Exercise Equipment That Keeps You Safe",{"type":729,"content":2479},[2480,2482,2488],{"text":2481,"type":727},"In boxing, your hands are your most important asset, which is why professional boxers do everything they can to protect them. The same goes for a boxing workout. Whether you compete in the ring or do a 4 round workout at home, ",{"text":2483,"type":727,"marks":2484},"protecting your hands",[2485],{"type":752,"attrs":2486},{"href":2487,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/boxing-equipment/how-to-protect-your-hands-while-boxing-boxers-hand-care",{"text":2489,"type":727}," with hand wraps and boxing gloves is crucial. ",{"type":721,"attrs":2491,"content":2492},{"level":784},[2493],{"text":2494,"type":727},"Learn From Professionals",{"type":729,"content":2496},[2497],{"text":2498,"type":727},"Competing in boxing is a rough sport, no doubt about it, but boxing workouts are actually incredibly safe. Generally, boxers utilize low-impact, safety-first workouts because the actual sport we are participating in requires us to be in great health. Almost everything in a standard boxing workout is specifically designed to avoid the risk of injury, and that’s just as true of at-home programs like FightCamp which employ workout routines and body mechanics used by actual boxers as it is of any competitive boxing gym.",{"type":721,"attrs":2500,"content":2501},{"level":723},[2502],{"text":2378,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2504},[2505,2507,2513,2515,2521],{"text":2506,"type":727},"At FightCamp, we understand the hesitations to start boxing, which is why our team of trained professionals is here to help you every step of the way. We teach you everything from how to ",{"text":2508,"type":727,"marks":2509},"fill your punching bag",[2510],{"type":752,"attrs":2511},{"href":2512,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://youtu.be/vVKr-oKaLe4",{"text":2514,"type":727}," properly, to how to put on your ",{"text":2516,"type":727,"marks":2517},"boxing hand wraps",[2518],{"type":752,"attrs":2519},{"href":2520,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/boxing-equipment/how-to-use-boxing-hand-wraps-for-beginners",{"text":2522,"type":727},", and most importantly, guide you on how to do each movement correctly so that you can take on your boxing workouts and reach your fitness goals with confidence.",{"type":721,"attrs":2524,"content":2525},{"level":723},[2526],{"text":2527,"type":727},"Train Like a Fighter Safely",{"type":729,"content":2529},[2530,2531,2535],{"text":1366,"type":727},{"text":1003,"type":727,"marks":2532},[2533],{"type":752,"attrs":2534},{"href":1371,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":755,"linktype":13},{"text":2081,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2537},[2538],{"text":2539,"type":727},"As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!” ",{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2541,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2546,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2547,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2542,"component":118,"meta_info":2543,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2544,"cover_image":2545,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2022-12-03 00:00",{"_uid":2550,"title":2551,"plugin":43,"description":2552},"e4a3aeb1-b56d-4a71-897f-fe9c45a12a92","How Safe Are Boxing Workouts? | FightCamp","Ready to change up your exercise routine but not sure how safe boxing is? FightCamp is giving you all the info you need to punch your way to your fitness goals.",{"id":2554,"alt":2555,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":2555,"filename":2556,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6588292,"FightCamp - How Safe Are Boxing Workouts","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/095f3354cb/how-safe-are-boxing-workouts-fightcamp.png","Ready to change up your exercise routine but not sure how safe boxing is? We’re giving you all the info you need to punch your way to your fitness goals.",[],"how-safe-are-boxing-workouts-what-you-should-know","blogs/how-safe-are-boxing-workouts-what-you-should-know",-5470,[1396],"0167a9a3-d049-492e-a0b1-949c6a4fb649",[],{"name":2566,"created_at":2567,"published_at":2568,"updated_at":2569,"id":2570,"uuid":2571,"content":2572,"slug":2835,"full_slug":2836,"sort_by_date":48,"position":2837,"tag_list":2838,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1079,"meta_data":48,"group_id":2840,"first_published_at":2841,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1082,"alternates":2842,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Setting Goals for Your Fitness and Wellness","2023-01-30T18:09:40.477Z","2024-09-11T23:35:07.760Z","2024-09-11T23:35:07.785Z",254445066,"631c860a-eda7-4dc1-b295-7ed0f9a9e67b",{"_uid":2573,"faqs":2574,"title":2566,"topic":2591,"author":2606,"content":2607,"category":2816,"schedule":2824,"component":1064,"meta_info":2825,"cover_image":2829,"description":2833,"contributors":2834},"e830f475-d311-47a7-a580-bf4708fb885a",[2575,2579,2583,2587],{"_uid":2576,"answer":2577,"question":2578,"component":670},"ab803968-c675-4c6d-8cf2-c95d42321167","At its basic core definition, fitness could best be described as the condition of an individual based on their physical health. Whether that's being able to complete physically active tasks such as working out, completing cardio, or moving throughout the day without pain or injury, it is slightly an arbitrary concept as one person's idea of ‘fit’ may differ from someone else's. ","What is fitness?",{"_uid":2580,"answer":2581,"question":2582,"component":670},"915af7c7-1c02-4644-89dd-3052076afe8f","Wellness offers much more of an in-depth look at an individual. While fitness would fall under the wellness umbrella, it looks at many other aspects as well. Emotional, spiritual, financial (depending on who you ask), nutrition, mental, intellectual, environmental, etc. Ultimately it comes down to the overall well-being of an individual.","What is wellness?",{"_uid":2584,"answer":2585,"question":2586,"component":670},"b7126614-d1bf-4031-bd0f-f9edc104a791","Fitness goals are going to be anything related to physical health. Weight loss, body fat recomposition, muscle toning, strength, cardio performance, etc. \n\nExample Goal: Weight loss\n\nS - 30 lbs.\nM - Weekly weigh in’s - shooting for 1-2lbs. per week\nA - Doable through proper exercise and nutrition management\nR - Plan for setbacks (ex. Traveling for work)\nT - 16-week timetable, give or take +/- 2 weeks for setbacks","How do you set fitness goals?",{"_uid":2588,"answer":2589,"question":2590,"component":670},"b9a92fd9-b49c-49f8-a6d3-ceee64736cdb","Wellness goals can cover almost any other topic of health. From practicing stress reduction, improving self-image, or prioritizing self-care, a good majority of these will be geared around successful habit building. \n\nExample Goal: Taking supplements every day (habit creation)\n\nS - Take fish oil in the morning, and melatonin in the evening\nM - Create a calendar chart to track progress - mark off successful days\nA - Habit stacking (using a current habit to install new ones) is key to new success (ex. Putting supplements next to your toothbrush. Every time you brush your teeth, take supplements)\nR - Setbacks: Miss a dose, take it later in the day once remembered. At night, skip and get back on track the next morning\nT - It can take anywhere from 21 days to over 2 months for new habit routines to become rituals. Keep tracking until it becomes second nature","How do you set wellness goals?",{"name":342,"created_at":343,"published_at":344,"updated_at":345,"id":346,"uuid":347,"content":2592,"slug":362,"full_slug":363,"sort_by_date":48,"position":364,"tag_list":2604,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":366,"first_published_at":367,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2605,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":349,"name":350,"category":2593,"component":39,"meta_info":2601,"block_image":2602,"cover_image":2603,"internal_notes":7},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2594,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2599,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2600,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2595,"component":118,"meta_info":2596,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2597,"cover_image":2598,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":352,"title":353,"plugin":43,"description":354},{"id":356,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":358,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":360,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":361,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"556f66aa-ba69-478f-94b7-752150a263c0",{"type":718,"content":2608},[2609,2623,2633,2657,2662,2665,2670,2673,2678,2692,2696,2700,2704,2708,2712,2716,2721,2725,2733,2737,2741,2745,2749,2753,2757,2761,2769,2773,2777,2781,2785,2789,2794,2798,2803,2813],{"type":729,"content":2610},[2611,2613,2621],{"text":2612,"type":727},"Mankind has always been fascinated with health. Going back thousands of years we can see this infatuation even with the ancient Greeks when the first-ever Olympic Games were held in 776 BC (",{"text":2614,"type":727,"marks":2615},"according to most experts",[2616,2620],{"type":752,"attrs":2617},{"href":2618,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2619,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2622,"type":727},"). These games were a marvelous spectacle of human athleticism from boxing, chariot races, and wrestling. ",{"type":729,"content":2624},[2625,2627,2631],{"text":2626,"type":727},"Over time, our interest in being physically fit shifted to other, equally important, aspects of health. Individuals began to realize that athletic excellence alone was not enough. One of the leading contributing figures to this thought process is none other than Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine.” He was a physician who is famous for quoting, ",{"text":2628,"type":727,"marks":2629},"“let food be thy medicine,” ",[2630],{"type":2163},{"text":2632,"type":727},"as well as believing that disease was not a punishment from the Gods. ",{"type":729,"content":2634},[2635,2637,2645,2647,2655],{"text":2636,"type":727},"Fast forward to the end of World War II and a physician by the name of Halbert Dunn ",{"text":2638,"type":727,"marks":2639},"coined the term wellness",[2640,2644],{"type":752,"attrs":2641},{"href":2642,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2643,"target":755,"linktype":13},"http://www.jgypk.hu/tamop13e/tananyag_html/wellness_eng/the_history_of_wellness.html#:~:text=The%20word%20wellness%20was%20coined,businesses%20and%20population%20lifetstyle%20programmes.",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2646,"type":727},", a combination of well-being and fitness. The term eventually caught on and has been a gold mine in the marketing world for health and food companies. While the terms ",{"text":2648,"type":727,"marks":2649},"fitness and wellness",[2650,2654],{"type":752,"attrs":2651},{"href":2652,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2653,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/fitness-goals-wellness-goals-explaining-the-differences/",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2656,"type":727}," are often used interchangeably, they ultimately reflect different aspects of health.",{"type":721,"attrs":2658,"content":2659},{"level":723},[2660],{"text":2661,"type":727},"What is Fitness?",{"type":729,"content":2663},[2664],{"text":2577,"type":727},{"type":721,"attrs":2666,"content":2667},{"level":723},[2668],{"text":2669,"type":727},"What is Wellness?",{"type":729,"content":2671},[2672],{"text":2581,"type":727},{"type":721,"attrs":2674,"content":2675},{"level":723},[2676],{"text":2677,"type":727},"How to Set Goals for Fitness and Wellness",{"type":729,"content":2679},[2680,2682,2690],{"text":2681,"type":727},"When it comes to setting goals for both fitness and wellness, it helps to break them down, set strategies in place, timelines, etc. One of the best places to start is to figure out what you want specifically (end goal) and then set up what are called ",{"text":2683,"type":727,"marks":2684},"S.M.A.R.T. goals",[2685,2689],{"type":752,"attrs":2686},{"href":2687,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2688,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/how-to-make-smart-goals-for-the-new-year/",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2691,"type":727},":",{"type":729,"content":2693},[2694],{"text":2695,"type":727},"S - Specific",{"type":729,"content":2697},[2698],{"text":2699,"type":727},"M - Measurable",{"type":729,"content":2701},[2702],{"text":2703,"type":727},"A - Achievable",{"type":729,"content":2705},[2706],{"text":2707,"type":727},"R - Relevant",{"type":729,"content":2709},[2710],{"text":2711,"type":727},"T - Timeframe ",{"type":729,"content":2713},[2714],{"text":2715,"type":727},"By looking at and answering those questions comprehensively, you can start to get a feeling of, if what you want to achieve, is in fact doable. It also helps to plan for setbacks and any possible roadblocks while working towards your goal. That way you are already coming up with solutions to potential, future problems. Here are a couple of things to remember for fitness and wellness goal setting and an example of each.",{"type":721,"attrs":2717,"content":2718},{"level":784},[2719],{"text":2720,"type":727},"Fitness",{"type":729,"content":2722},[2723],{"text":2724,"type":727},"Fitness goals are going to be anything related to physical health. Weight loss, body fat recomposition, muscle toning, strength, cardio performance, etc. ",{"type":1222,"content":2726},[2727],{"type":1225,"content":2728},[2729],{"type":729,"content":2730},[2731],{"text":2732,"type":727},"Example Goal: Weight loss",{"type":729,"content":2734},[2735],{"text":2736,"type":727},"S - 30 lbs.",{"type":729,"content":2738},[2739],{"text":2740,"type":727},"M - Weekly weigh in’s - shooting for 1-2lbs. per week",{"type":729,"content":2742},[2743],{"text":2744,"type":727},"A - Doable through proper exercise and nutrition management",{"type":729,"content":2746},[2747],{"text":2748,"type":727},"R - Plan for setbacks (ex. Traveling for work)",{"type":729,"content":2750},[2751],{"text":2752,"type":727},"T - 16-week timetable, give or take +/- 2 weeks for setbacks",{"type":721,"attrs":2754,"content":2755},{"level":784},[2756],{"text":339,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2758},[2759],{"text":2760,"type":727},"Wellness goals can cover almost any other topic of health. From practicing stress reduction, improving self-image, or prioritizing self-care, a good majority of these will be geared around successful habit building. ",{"type":1222,"content":2762},[2763],{"type":1225,"content":2764},[2765],{"type":729,"content":2766},[2767],{"text":2768,"type":727},"Example Goal: Taking supplements every day (habit creation)",{"type":729,"content":2770},[2771],{"text":2772,"type":727},"S - Take fish oil in the morning, and melatonin in the evening",{"type":729,"content":2774},[2775],{"text":2776,"type":727},"M - Create a calendar chart to track progress - mark off successful days",{"type":729,"content":2778},[2779],{"text":2780,"type":727},"A - Habit stacking (using a current habit to install new ones) is key to new success (ex. Putting supplements next to your toothbrush. Every time you brush your teeth, take supplements)",{"type":729,"content":2782},[2783],{"text":2784,"type":727},"R - Setbacks: Miss a dose, take it later in the day once remembered. At night, skip and get back on track the next morning",{"type":729,"content":2786},[2787],{"text":2788,"type":727},"T - It can take anywhere from 21 days to over 2 months for new habit routines to become rituals. Keep tracking until it becomes second nature",{"type":721,"attrs":2790,"content":2791},{"level":723},[2792],{"text":2793,"type":727},"Progress Over Perfection",{"type":729,"content":2795},[2796],{"text":2797,"type":727},"As with everything in life, implementing new goals, either fitness or wellness related, takes time and patience. There are going to be setbacks, sidetracks, and failures along the way, but it’s how you handle those situations that define true character and resilience. Regardless of what you end up working towards, consistency reigns as the key to long-term success. ",{"type":721,"attrs":2799,"content":2800},{"level":723},[2801],{"text":2802,"type":727},"Train For Your Fitness & Wellness",{"type":729,"content":2804},[2805,2806,2812],{"text":1366,"type":727},{"text":1003,"type":727,"marks":2807},[2808,2811],{"type":752,"attrs":2809},{"href":1371,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2810,"target":755,"linktype":13},{},{"type":2188},{"text":2081,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2814},[2815],{"text":2539,"type":727},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2817,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2822,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2823,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2818,"component":118,"meta_info":2819,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2820,"cover_image":2821,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2023-01-10 00:00",{"_uid":2826,"title":2827,"plugin":43,"description":2828},"879f3b50-74e3-48db-b449-aa4b0392dbc6","Setting Goals for Your Fitness & Wellness | FightCamp","For many fitness goals and wellness goals are one and the same but, they are different. Learn at FightCamp how to set them and be successful in reaching them.",{"id":2830,"alt":2831,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":2831,"filename":2832,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},7043159,"FightCamp - Setting Your Fitness and Wellness Goals","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/6fb6fe6acf/setting-goals-for-your-fitness-and-wellness.png","For many, fitness goals and wellness goals are one and the same but, they are quite different. Learn how to set them and be successful in reaching them.",[],"setting-goals-for-your-fitness-and-wellness","blogs/setting-goals-for-your-fitness-and-wellness",-5830,[1396,2839],"home-featured","0182f45e-19c2-4482-834e-6be4ca107e66","2023-01-30T18:25:58.950Z",[],{"name":2844,"created_at":2845,"published_at":2846,"updated_at":2847,"id":2848,"uuid":2849,"content":2850,"slug":3152,"full_slug":3153,"sort_by_date":48,"position":3154,"tag_list":3155,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1079,"meta_data":48,"group_id":3156,"first_published_at":2846,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1082,"alternates":3157,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Sensory Deprivation Tank Therapy for Fitness Recovery","2023-01-24T17:46:59.409Z","2023-01-24T19:38:35.571Z","2023-01-24T19:38:35.601Z",251717788,"44868d85-7b0c-498b-bfec-49d4061396c4",{"_uid":2851,"faqs":2852,"title":2844,"topic":2865,"author":2880,"content":2881,"category":3133,"schedule":3141,"component":1064,"meta_info":3142,"cover_image":3146,"description":3150,"contributors":3151},"58602ad8-be5b-4d77-be2c-b26d78cc818f",[2853,2857,2861],{"_uid":2854,"answer":2855,"question":2856,"component":670},"284c1c1e-1929-43e9-af5d-c7fb3d077c19","At its very essence, sensory deprivation, or float tank therapy, is a form of recovery method. During the process, you float in a pool of salt water while being in a soundproof tank. This creates a feeling of mindlessness during which the body has a hard time identifying that you’re floating. During this process your brain goes into theta brain waves activity, helping to reduce anxiety. The Epsom salt water also has great muscular recovery benefits, giving the body an overall great recovery session.","What is Sensory Deprivation?",{"_uid":2858,"answer":2859,"question":2860,"component":670},"6f3d34fb-ce77-4cc2-8b95-2a152036357f","Sensory Deprivation Chamber:\n-Heated to 94 degrees \n-Ensures you cannot feel the water, air, or your body\n-1200lbs. of salt\n-Ensures each body is super buoyant and floats\n\nSanitization machines:\n-100% contaminant-free water\n-Water is filtered through micron filters\n-Nothing can survive such high levels of salt\n\nTip: To make the most of your float tank therapy session, try and find a clinic that also utilizes infrared saunas before float therapy, as your body better absorbs the Epsom salt, magnifying the effects of magnesium on your recovery progress","What are the stats for a sensory deprivation chamber?",{"_uid":2862,"answer":2863,"question":2864,"component":670},"f6353d4e-6c65-4785-83e6-7286d52dd254","While there is no one set of persons who would benefit from sensory deprivation tanks, there are varying levels of individuals who like to use this on a regular basis.\n\n-High-level performing athletes\n-Bodybuilders\n-Crossfitters\n-Avid fitness enthusiasts\n-Geriatric individuals\n-Looking for joint pain relief\n-High-stressed work professionals\n-Relieves stress and makes work/life balance better","Who Would Benefit From Float Tank Therapy?",{"name":342,"created_at":343,"published_at":344,"updated_at":345,"id":346,"uuid":347,"content":2866,"slug":362,"full_slug":363,"sort_by_date":48,"position":364,"tag_list":2878,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":366,"first_published_at":367,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2879,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":349,"name":350,"category":2867,"component":39,"meta_info":2875,"block_image":2876,"cover_image":2877,"internal_notes":7},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":2868,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":2873,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":2874,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":2869,"component":118,"meta_info":2870,"meta_title":7,"block_image":2871,"cover_image":2872,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":352,"title":353,"plugin":43,"description":354},{"id":356,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":358,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":360,"alt":357,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":357,"filename":361,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"4142592f-c148-458f-92f8-14109b3c6e00",{"type":718,"content":2882},[2883,2887,2901,2915,2919,2922,2927,2983,2987,2991,2995,3051,3056,3094,3099,3103,3107,3115,3120,3130],{"type":729,"content":2884},[2885],{"text":2886,"type":727},"There will always be a hot new fitness fad, a “secret” recovery trick only privy to professional athletes and celebrities. But at some point, the general public gains access to these resources, usually with little to no information beyond the fact that “Lebron James can’t survive without it” or a “Kardashian swears by it.” ",{"type":729,"content":2888},[2889,2891,2899],{"text":2890,"type":727},"FightCamp Trainer & fitness recovery enthusiast, ",{"text":2892,"type":727,"marks":2893},"Shanie Smash",[2894,2898],{"type":752,"attrs":2895},{"href":2896,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":2897,"target":755,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/fightcamp-trainer-spotlight-shanie-smash-rusth",{},{"type":2188},{"text":2900,"type":727},", is here to lift the curtain and expose the what, why, and how behind sensory deprivation, and answer the question, “is it worth it?” so you can decide if it’s the right recovery method for you. ",{"type":791,"attrs":2902},{"id":2903,"body":2904},"59b79643-5181-4aec-8218-1896cf0cf9fc",[2905],{"_uid":2906,"link":2907,"image":2909,"title":2913,"component":2914},"i-ae872371-5356-4b88-8a93-140d4390d183",{"id":7,"url":2908,"target":755,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":2908},"https://youtu.be/EedLWEyIZX8",{"id":2910,"alt":2911,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":2911,"filename":2912,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6978848,"FightCamp - Sensory Deprivation Float Therapy","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1244x700/e2e891584e/sensory-deprivation-for-fitness-training-recovery-float-therapy-smash-or-pass.png","Sensory Deprivation for Fitness Training & Recovery Float Therapy | SMASH or PASS FightCamp","image_video_link",{"type":721,"attrs":2916,"content":2917},{"level":723},[2918],{"text":2856,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2920},[2921],{"text":2855,"type":727},{"type":721,"attrs":2923,"content":2924},{"level":784},[2925],{"text":2926,"type":727},"Sensory Deprivation Chamber Stats",{"type":1222,"content":2928},[2929,2943,2957],{"type":1225,"content":2930},[2931,2935],{"type":729,"content":2932},[2933],{"text":2934,"type":727},"Heated to 94 degrees ",{"type":1222,"content":2936},[2937],{"type":1225,"content":2938},[2939],{"type":729,"content":2940},[2941],{"text":2942,"type":727},"Ensures you cannot feel the water, air, or your body",{"type":1225,"content":2944},[2945,2949],{"type":729,"content":2946},[2947],{"text":2948,"type":727},"1200lbs. of salt",{"type":1222,"content":2950},[2951],{"type":1225,"content":2952},[2953],{"type":729,"content":2954},[2955],{"text":2956,"type":727},"Ensures each body is super buoyant and floats",{"type":1225,"content":2958},[2959,2963],{"type":729,"content":2960},[2961],{"text":2962,"type":727},"Sanitization machines",{"type":1222,"content":2964},[2965,2971,2977],{"type":1225,"content":2966},[2967],{"type":729,"content":2968},[2969],{"text":2970,"type":727},"100% contaminant-free water",{"type":1225,"content":2972},[2973],{"type":729,"content":2974},[2975],{"text":2976,"type":727},"Water is filtered through micron filters",{"type":1225,"content":2978},[2979],{"type":729,"content":2980},[2981],{"text":2982,"type":727},"Nothing can survive such high levels of salt",{"type":729,"content":2984},[2985],{"text":2986,"type":727},"Tip: To make the most of your float tank therapy session, try and find a clinic that also utilizes infrared saunas before float therapy, as your body better absorbs the Epsom salt, magnifying the effects of magnesium on your recovery progress",{"type":721,"attrs":2988,"content":2989},{"level":723},[2990],{"text":2864,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":2992},[2993],{"text":2994,"type":727},"While there is no one set of persons who would benefit from sensory deprivation tanks, there are varying levels of individuals who like to use this on a regular basis.",{"type":1222,"content":2996},[2997,3023,3037],{"type":1225,"content":2998},[2999,3003],{"type":729,"content":3000},[3001],{"text":3002,"type":727},"High-level performing athletes",{"type":1222,"content":3004},[3005,3011,3017],{"type":1225,"content":3006},[3007],{"type":729,"content":3008},[3009],{"text":3010,"type":727},"Bodybuilders",{"type":1225,"content":3012},[3013],{"type":729,"content":3014},[3015],{"text":3016,"type":727},"Crossfitters",{"type":1225,"content":3018},[3019],{"type":729,"content":3020},[3021],{"text":3022,"type":727},"Avid fitness enthusiasts",{"type":1225,"content":3024},[3025,3029],{"type":729,"content":3026},[3027],{"text":3028,"type":727},"Geriatric individuals",{"type":1222,"content":3030},[3031],{"type":1225,"content":3032},[3033],{"type":729,"content":3034},[3035],{"text":3036,"type":727},"Looking for joint pain relief",{"type":1225,"content":3038},[3039,3043],{"type":729,"content":3040},[3041],{"text":3042,"type":727},"High-stressed work professionals",{"type":1222,"content":3044},[3045],{"type":1225,"content":3046},[3047],{"type":729,"content":3048},[3049],{"text":3050,"type":727},"Relieves stress and makes work/life balance better",{"type":721,"attrs":3052,"content":3053},{"level":723},[3054],{"text":3055,"type":727},"60-Minutes of Deprivation - Shanie’s Sound Bites",{"type":1222,"content":3057},[3058,3064,3076,3082,3088],{"type":1225,"content":3059},[3060],{"type":729,"content":3061},[3062],{"text":3063,"type":727},"“Whoa. Oh my gosh, this is the craziest sensation!”",{"type":1225,"content":3065},[3066],{"type":729,"content":3067},[3068,3070,3074],{"text":3069,"type":727},"“I just got in the water and my body, ",{"text":3071,"type":727,"marks":3072},"dramatic pause,",[3073],{"type":2163},{"text":3075,"type":727}," came all the way to the top.”",{"type":1225,"content":3077},[3078],{"type":729,"content":3079},[3080],{"text":3081,"type":727},"“This is crazy…I have lost all of my sensations!”",{"type":1225,"content":3083},[3084],{"type":729,"content":3085},[3086],{"text":3087,"type":727},"“I can't tell what is up and what is down.”",{"type":1225,"content":3089},[3090],{"type":729,"content":3091},[3092],{"text":3093,"type":727},"“It feels like I am floating on a pillow. This is really relaxing.”",{"type":721,"attrs":3095,"content":3096},{"level":723},[3097],{"text":3098,"type":727},"Float Tank Therapy - Smash or Pass?",{"type":729,"content":3100},[3101],{"text":3102,"type":727},"If you're looking for a great way to recover, get some alone time, relax, meditate or all of the above, a float tank is highly recommended. Shanie SMASH approved!",{"type":729,"content":3104},[3105],{"text":3106,"type":727},"For Shanie, the time passed very quickly, seemingly as if it wasn't even an hour long. During her session, she was able to sort of just, “float away,” which is not an easy task for her to accomplish, especially as she feels as though she always has 10 million things on her mind. Overall, Shanie would highly recommend float tanks for those looking for and who love alone time, such as parents. ",{"type":791,"attrs":3108},{"id":3109,"body":3110},"50db3589-a8a3-480e-8b6b-3ce0a3d4294b",[3111],{"_uid":3112,"text":3113,"image":3114,"author":2892,"component":1203},"i-f26d7685-8405-4810-9721-242a4dbaafbf","You really get to succumb to the darkness, and it's just you in there. This is 100% something I could see myself implementing into my recovery, this is something I don't take lightly.",{"id":48,"alt":48,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":48,"filename":7,"copyright":48,"fieldtype":50},{"type":721,"attrs":3116,"content":3117},{"level":723},[3118],{"text":3119,"type":727},"Train and Recover Like a Fighter",{"type":729,"content":3121},[3122,3123,3129],{"text":1366,"type":727},{"text":1003,"type":727,"marks":3124},[3125,3128],{"type":752,"attrs":3126},{"href":1371,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":3127,"target":755,"linktype":13},{},{"type":2188},{"text":2081,"type":727},{"type":729,"content":3131},[3132],{"text":2085,"type":727},{"name":331,"created_at":332,"published_at":333,"updated_at":334,"id":335,"uuid":336,"content":3134,"slug":331,"full_slug":462,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":3139,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":464,"first_published_at":465,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":3140,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":338,"name":339,"topics":3135,"component":118,"meta_info":3136,"meta_title":7,"block_image":3137,"cover_image":3138,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[347,375,403,430],{"_uid":452,"title":453,"plugin":43,"description":454},{"id":456,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":458,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":460,"alt":457,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":457,"filename":461,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2023-01-26 00:00",{"_uid":3143,"title":3144,"plugin":43,"description":3145},"ac1fc6c8-0836-478d-b9f2-cc7cffc8d22a","Sensory Deprivation Tank Therapy for Recovery | FightCamp","Looking for ways to physically recover from training or destress from everyday life? FightCamp is putting float tank therapy to the test to see if it works.",{"id":3147,"alt":3148,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":3148,"filename":3149,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6978494,"FightCamp - Sensory Deprivation Tank Therapy","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/95a45b1e35/sensory-deprivation-tank-therapy-for-fitness-recovery.png","Looking for ways to physically recover from training or destress from everyday life? Shanie Smash is putting float tank therapy to the test to see if it works.",[],"sensory-deprivation-tank-therapy-for-fitness-recovery","blogs/sensory-deprivation-tank-therapy-for-fitness-recovery",-5700,[1396],"925e36fd-1b5c-4a80-8f03-f269108f9115",[],{"name":1064,"created_at":3159,"published_at":3160,"updated_at":3161,"id":3162,"uuid":3163,"content":3164,"slug":1064,"full_slug":3185,"sort_by_date":48,"position":446,"tag_list":3186,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":3187,"meta_data":48,"group_id":3188,"first_published_at":3189,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":7,"alternates":3190,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"2021-11-15T19:40:02.548Z","2021-12-08T02:50:29.210Z","2021-12-08T02:50:29.229Z",85670818,"814997db-1a22-42c0-b424-7c3c514ad42e",{"_uid":3165,"component":3166,"meta_info":3167,"custom_content_list":3169},"37a9f619-2499-4b2f-b2ff-c34aca38ef60","blog_page",{"_uid":3168,"title":7,"plugin":43,"description":7},"f7b4451c-b711-43ed-a25c-ccd94cf5ad18",[3170,3175,3180],{"_uid":3171,"label":3172,"value":3173,"dev_id":3174,"component":727},"e6db4b9a-b374-4d62-b11d-f52fa78b8dae","Email Signup Title","Get Instant Access","article.email.title",{"_uid":3176,"label":3177,"value":3178,"dev_id":3179,"component":727},"3f150d78-05ad-4538-9d94-41f34028f263","Email Signup Description","Join our list and get exclusive offers, FREE Boxing and Kickboxing training tips & tricks, and endless health & fitness inspo to inspire the fighter within.","article.email.description",{"_uid":3181,"label":3182,"value":3183,"dev_id":3184,"component":727},"86e6c76d-bb03-45c8-86d6-f69d344c78a2","Email Signup Button Text","Sign Me Up!","article.email.button","pages/article",[],75402157,"c43a631c-ca61-4d0d-9080-296022b1798d","2021-12-08T00:45:16.000Z",[],1785892887351]