The good news for boxing fans during COVID-19?

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Keep scrolling for boxer-approved tips for punching it out at home.

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Get your shoulders warmed up and your core activated, as boxing is a full-body workout, says Young.

Try thesedynamic shoulder stretchesand otherwarmup exercisesto work through.

Do plank work, push-ups, and squats, Young suggests.

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That way, your breaks are more workout moves (sorry).

Let your music guide you:Young swears that a good playlist will motivate your punching game.

Turn on some music and use the beat to guide you, she says.

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Punch to the rhythm of the music, exhaling on every punch to engage your core.

Do jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts.

And boxing to the music makes it even more fun because you might play with tempo.

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Mix in some slips and weaves for defense practice (and leg work), and donotdrop your hands.

Before you know it, youll have punched your way through a killer boxing sesh.

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