The Latest at Gloveworx

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.

The Effect of Music on Workout and Recovery

THE EFFECT OF MUSIC ON WORKOUT AND RECOVERY

The effects of music during physical activity was first documented in 1911....

Cycling vs. Running for Boxing Cross-training

CYCLING VS. RUNNING FOR BOXING CROSS-TRAINING

We don't usually think of boxers as the type of athletes who you'll find ru...

Improve Your Pace with Gloveworx Coach Shaq Williams

IMPROVE YOUR PACE WITH GLOVEWORX COACH SHAQ WILLIAMS

To perform well in the ring, you need a balance of speed, agility and coord...

How to Build an Action Plan to Reach Your Goals

HOW TO BUILD AN ACTION PLAN TO REACH YOUR GOALS

Goals are a part of human life and integral to an athlete’s life. However, ...

Why Working Out is About More than Sweating

WHY WORKING OUT IS ABOUT MORE THAN SWEATING

We’ve all heard the phrase “work smarter not harder” but how do you imple...

The Power of Emotions in Sports

THE POWER OF EMOTIONS IN SPORTS

Human beings are emotional creatures. Our emotions can drive our behavior, ...

Using Your Learning Preference to Your Advantage

USING YOUR LEARNING PREFERENCE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

It takes one lap around the gym to notice how different we all are. Boxing ...

#FightFor | In Honor of Angy

#FIGHTFOR | IN HONOR OF ANGY

Join us this weekend for a special two-day event honoring a very special pe...

Agility, Balance and Coordination | A Foundation for Better Boxing

AGILITY, BALANCE AND COORDINATION | A FOUNDATION FOR BETTER BOXING

There are many things that go into the making of a great boxer, but certain...

Finding Your Sense of Purpose

FINDING YOUR SENSE OF PURPOSE

We know that successful training requires many personal attributes, such as...

The Importance of Coaching and Mentoring

THE IMPORTANCE OF COACHING AND MENTORING

Great coaching and mentoring require so much more than merely barking rando...

The Ironic Process Theory

THE IRONIC PROCESS THEORY

"Try to pose for yourself this task: not to think of a polar bear, and ...

How to Condition Your Reflexes – Yes, it is Possible

HOW TO CONDITION YOUR REFLEXES – YES, IT IS POSSIBLE

To an outsider, boxing might look like it’s all about strength.  That’s oft...

Quotes from Coaches to Keep You Motivated

QUOTES FROM COACHES TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED

Quotes from Coaches to Keep You Motivated Whether you’re a boxer, a rugby...

Explaining Your Goals to Naysayers | Offsetting Criticism

EXPLAINING YOUR GOALS TO NAYSAYERS | OFFSETTING CRITICISM

We often talk about the importance of goal-setting, how to set the perfec...

Whole Person Development | Assessing the Bigger Picture

WHOLE PERSON DEVELOPMENT | ASSESSING THE BIGGER PICTURE

Human life is complex and it consists of many different facets. We have o...

Jump Rope vs. Running for Boxing Cross-training

JUMP ROPE VS. RUNNING FOR BOXING CROSS-TRAINING

Choosing the right cross-training workout can be a challenge, especially ...

How to Avoid Burn-out

HOW TO AVOID BURN-OUT

Burn-out can have serious effects on your performance both in and out of th...

Gentleness vs. Strength | How to Balance Both

GENTLENESS VS. STRENGTH | HOW TO BALANCE BOTH

“Nothing is so strong as gentleness; nothing is so gentle as real strength....