This morning’s Triple C Boxing Fitness personal training session focused on that punch: the overhand right. It’s a classic boxing shot, often used to come over the top of a guard or catch someone as they move in. In a fitness session, though, the aim isn’t to hurt anyone. The aim is to learn clean movement, build confidence, burn energy, and enjoy focused training without getting hit.

Body shots change the whole feel of a boxing session. The stance drops. The legs work harder. The core has to brace. The punch has to travel from the floor, not just from the shoulder. That makes them a great fit for a non-sparring class built around skill, movement, and conditioning.

Boxing offers a powerful way to improve fitness, coordination, and confidence at any age. For my senior client, who has been training with me for over a year, boxing is not just a workout but a path to staying active and sharp in his 60s. Recently, during his fifth lesson of the current boxing course, I chose to focus on one of the most fundamental punches in boxing: the jab. No matter how experienced you are, refining the jab remains essential. This post shares the exercises