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The Gloveworx Blog is crafted to educate and inspire contenders, based on the four pillars of the Gloveworx mentality: Mindset, Tribe, Vitality, and Skill. From goal setting to footwork, these resources cover all aspects of training and will help you Become Unstoppable, both in and out of the ring.

Understanding The Broaden and Build Theory for Training Success

UNDERSTANDING THE BROADEN AND BUILD THEORY FOR TRAINING SUCCESS

A small dose of fear has its place in the ring. It brings on the fight or f...

Starting a Lifestyle Change for Better Health

STARTING A LIFESTYLE CHANGE FOR BETTER HEALTH

So, you want to get healthy. Maybe your goal is broad, like improving your ...

5 Calf Stretches to Become Unstoppable

5 CALF STRETCHES TO BECOME UNSTOPPABLE

After a day of intense leg work during your training, your calves can becom...

Motivation vs. Dedication | Where Should Your Focus Be?

MOTIVATION VS. DEDICATION | WHERE SHOULD YOUR FOCUS BE?

What do you consider is the driving force behind reaching your goals? What ...

The Opportunity Cost of Training

THE OPPORTUNITY COST OF TRAINING

Opportunity cost is a common economic concept. It applies to the opportunit...

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

A RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATS

“A rising tide lifts all boats,” an adage you may or may not have heard. It...

Finding Balance in Training| What Helps and Harms Your Immunity?

FINDING BALANCE IN TRAINING| WHAT HELPS AND HARMS YOUR IMMUNITY?

Ask any newcomer at the studio, and they’ll likely cite “getting in shape” ...

Combat Psychology and Training Performance

COMBAT PSYCHOLOGY AND TRAINING PERFORMANCE

There is something unique about combat sports, such as fighting. While it’s...

The Power of Positive Thinking | How Attitude Impacts Success

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING | HOW ATTITUDE IMPACTS SUCCESS

Positive Thinking: More Than A Mantra For many people, mentioning of the ...

Learn to Trust the Process

LEARN TO TRUST THE PROCESS

Generally speaking, there are two types of people in life: the ones who wan...

Being a Part of the Tribe | Gym Etiquette 101

BEING A PART OF THE TRIBE | GYM ETIQUETTE 101

A successful contender knows that every win is a group effort. Success take...

Boxing as Postnatal Exercise

BOXING AS POSTNATAL EXERCISE

The health of a new mother is just as important after she gives birth as it...

Slider Moves You Can Do At Home

SLIDER MOVES YOU CAN DO AT HOME

Sometimes the best exercise innovations are the simplest - and cheapest. Th...

Impact vs. Intensity in Training

IMPACT VS. INTENSITY IN TRAINING

Sometimes in boxing, the concepts of impact and intensity are mistaken for ...

Boxing Footwork for Beginners | A Guide

BOXING FOOTWORK FOR BEGINNERS | A GUIDE

It’s one of the greatest paradoxes to anyone who has never stepped foot in ...

All About Your Center of Gravity

ALL ABOUT YOUR CENTER OF GRAVITY

We all conceptually understand our body's "Center of Gravity," but most of ...

What to Eat Before and After Training

WHAT TO EAT BEFORE AND AFTER TRAINING

Pre and post workout nutrition plays an imperative role in your growth as...

One-on-One vs. Group Training

ONE-ON-ONE VS. GROUP TRAINING

Regular training under the supervision of a professional coach has a lot of...

The Connection of Attention, Focus and Intent

THE CONNECTION OF ATTENTION, FOCUS AND INTENT

Many of the actions we carry out on a daily basis are the result of habit. ...