Save allot of time learning to wrap your hands using the video below. Often we are asked “what’s the best way to wrap my hands”. The reality is there are many ways to wrap your hands. Below are 2 videos demonstrating each individuals preferred method. There’s a couple key points to keep in mind when wrapping your hand. The most important in my opinion is when you close your hand to make a fist your wraps should actually tighten up. Secondly, get some wrist and knuckle support. The video below is meant to serve as a guide only. Feel free to modify the technique to suit if you so desire. Wrapping your Hands – Trainer Kat In this video Trainer Kat demonstrates her preferred method on wrapping your hands. In her video Kat walks you through her key points. Another great way to wrap!
Read moreWatch Hits Fitness trainer “Rocky” illustrate how we should throw a the hook. What’s up guys it’s your boy Rocky come back at you with another instructional video! Today we’re gonna be working on the hook! So, the first thing you’ll want to do is get in that boxing stance real quick. Then make sure you’re balanced and get those hands up. Have that lead shoulder forward just a little bit. Get that rear heel up and your back is straight .
Read moreWatch Hits Fitness trainer “Rocky” illustrate how we should throw a the cross punch. All right guys welcome to this instructional video! It’s your boy Rocky back at you. Today we’re going to learn how to throw another punch it is “the Cross”. It’s going to be your rear hand going straight down the middle
Read moreWatch Hits Fitness trainer “Rocky” illustrate how we should throw a jab and why. Alright Fam! Welcome! It’s your boy Rocky coming back at you today we’re gonna do some fundamentals! Today we’re going to start off with probably the most important punch you’ll ever throw “the Jab” so what I want you to do is get into that boxing stance right here, have that lead foot out – it will bend at the knee and have that rear heel up, that’s gonna be vital in your balance right here. Get those hands up and turn that lead shoulder just a bit so you’re narrow and have those elbows in.
Read moreWe’re bringing classes to you! HITS Fam your Trainers are bringing classes to you. That’s right! They will be streaming class to you. Using ZOOM you will be invited to join live classes taught by one of the HITS Trainers while we are practicing maximum social distancing. We will be offering a variety of classes; shadow boxing, strength, cardio and stretch and align. The classes will be constructed to be easily done in your space at home. Classes must be reserved just as you would for an on site class in the club. Here’s the easy steps to attending a HITS Virtual class! 1. Book your class using the HITS app (just like normal!) 2. Check your on-file email address for accuracy; this is where we will send your virtual class invitation 3. Download the zoom app (available on android and iOS) 4. Wait for your email invitation to arrive (5-30 min before class begins 5. Follow the directions in the invitation 6. Enjoy! Download Zoom for Iphone here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id546505307 Download Zoom for Android here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings All other Zoom downloads can be found here: https://zoom.us/download HITS FAM – every day we fight to achieve our goals. This challenge while being new is no different. HITS FAM stands together during this fight! We look forward to working out with you. WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD!
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Who’s new at HITS Fitness? Ryan Turner and Josh Harper are! We are so excited to have these experts teaching classes for us. Although both have busy lives and limited availability, these talented trainers bring such expertise that even having them on the schedule once or twice a week adds so much to what we can offer our members! Ryan comes alive through helping HITS members Ryan is a Taekwondo Black Belt with a host of medals in that sport, as well as extensive experience instructing. More recently he has shifted his focus to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where he has attained his blue belt and begun competing and coaching. A graduate of Lexington Healing Arts Academy and a NASM certified personal trainer, he has great interest in corrective exercise and fitness nutrition. He loves teaching classes because in helping others succeed, he himself comes alive. When not at HITS, Ryan is busy homeschooling his sons, snowboarding, skateboarding and just enjoying life. Ryan brings incredible energy and motivation to every class he leads (Need some help with motivation? Check out this post by our trainer Oliver). At HITS, you’ll find him on the schedule for Saturday’s HITS 60 at 8:30 followed by Rock Steady at 10:00 and on Sundays for MMA at 1:00. Josh gives HITS members his absolute best Josh fell in love with boxing, becoming obsessed he would say, as a young teen. His parents objected to boxing, but let him begin taking karate. However, Josh’s determination eventually won out and he had his first boxing match at age 16. He continued boxing at University of Kentucky where he also joined the judo club. At 21, he became a certified personal trainer and discovered the pleasure in helping others improve their health. Josh boxed competitively into his early 30’s, finishing with over 50 wins against a handful of losses, and also has coached and officiated youth boxing. He even offered our trainer Sammy a few tips in her early days of fighting! He loves MMA, but Muay Thai is his current favorite and overall he admires the purity of the individual martial arts. Josh loves training at HITS because the members give their best driving him to be his best as well. At HITS, he teaches Sunday’s HITS 60 at 1:00 pm. So…who’s new at HITS? Now that you “know” Ryan and Josh, how about adding them to your usual class routine? These talented gentlemen will absolutely make it worth your while. Final tip–ask them questions! They are EXPERTS in their fields and LOVE sharing knowledge with our awesome members!
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I let my coach’s reassuring words wash the anxiousness off my body as he finishes wrapping my hands, reminding me why I love boxing.
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by Oliver Crawford When we train hard, smart, and consistently at HITS Fitness we change who we are. We change our bodies, our health, and our perspective. Further, if you’re not a curmudgeon, you will even make inspiring friendships along the way. As a trainer, I find this to be an exciting endeavor. It may start with losing those first two pounds, breathing easier while climbing your office’s stairs, or feeling a greater sense of confidence. Whatever it is, these achievements spark continued dedication and strengthen your inner drive to achieve more. This is your motivation—this is your jet fuel. Does this resonate? Well, if the answer is yes, it is time to lock ‘n load and step through anything holding you back. It is time to motivate yourself at HITS Fitness Boxing! Swipe Distraction Stage Left In this world of swiped images and a plethora of internet videos highlighting extreme fitness achievements of few, it is seductive to think your goals are minuscule. If you’ve ever thought that, YOU THOUGHT WRONG. Trust Yourself! Next time you’re in HITS, notice your exhaustion as you collapse on your heavy bag after an end-of-the-round burnout. Feel your rapid breath. Listen to the rhythm of the music thumping overhead, and in this fatigue shake your head “yes”. Mouth the words “I got this, this challenge is mine, and I am moving to what I want”. If the eye of the tiger exists, you just hit it dead center. If we were training together now, I’d give you a marine “oooohhhrahhh!”. Small Steps. However, fitness is one part driving forward in the moment like a beast and one part long-term dedication. Your motivation must feed both. This is where “small steps” becomes a valuable training mantra. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will you be. Make the small choice to eat an extra serving of vegetables when you normally would not, drink one more glass of water today, or get to one more calorie shredding HITS class. These “small steps” are kindling to fuel your burgeoning fitness fire. Creating a Habit. Moreover, cultivation of small steps today will lead to habit formation tomorrow. To establish a fitness habit is winning early before knowing it. Your weight may not have been lost yet and your form may still need tinkering, but the canal has been dug and the river is flowing–ride the current. Take up the Challenge–Motivate Yourself at HITS Fitness Boxing. Finally, our challenge to you: make small steps starting today. It is time to motivate yourself at HITS Fitness Boxing! “Do or not do. There is no try.” -Yoda
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