I heard from a coworker that he lost a lot of weight by boxing. So, I signed up at a boxing gym that very same day.
Exercising at the boxing gym is quite an intense workout. The exercises include jumping rope, strength training, shadowboxing, and sparring, all of which are engaging workouts. The people there encouraged me to keep going, which made it much more enjoyable.
After months of boxing, my muscle mass has increased a lot. Unfortunately, my weight hasn’t changed, but I’m satisfied with my more toned physique. I started boxing with the hope of losing weight at first, but now I’m more excited to see myself improving my skills.
very same day - something that happens or is done on the exact same day
intense - extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong
strength training - a type of exercise that uses resistance to increase muscle strength
toned physique - a strong, lean body with visible muscle definition
as a form of exercise - a type or kind of exercise
직장 동료 중 한 명이 복싱으로 살을 많이 뺐다는 이야기를 들었다. 그래서 나도 바로 그날 복싱 체육관에 등록했다.
복싱 체육관에서 하는 운동은 운동량이 제법 많다. 줄넘기, 근력 운동, 섀도복싱, 스파링 등 모든 운동이 흥미롭다. 그곳에 있는 사람들이 계속 격려해 줘서 훨씬 더 즐겁게 운동할 수 있었다.
3개월 동안 복싱을 한 결과 근육량이 많이 늘었다. 안타깝게도 체중은 변하지 않았지만 탄탄해진 내 체형에 만족한다. 처음에는 체중 감량을 목표로 복싱을 시작했지만, 지금은 내 실력이 향상되는 것을 보고 더 흥분된다.
- I lost a lot of weight by quitting carbonated drinks. / I want to lose a lot of weight this year.
- Walking up the stairs to my office is quite an intense workout. / It looks easy, but it’s quite an intense workout.
- You need to practice if you want to improve your skills. / The class helped me improve my skills.
A: Are you learning boxing?
B: Yes, I’m learning it as a form of exercise!
A: Really? I thought boxing was only for professional athletes.
B: I used to think that too. But there are people of all ages and backgrounds at the gym.
A: Oh, really?
B: Yes, it’s great for building muscle and so much fun that it keeps you coming back.