Boxing

On her website, personal trainer and professional boxer Marianne Marston sells her session with the following: “Please don't go thinking this is just another ‘wimpy’ boxercise class like those at the local fitness clubs, these are the real deal and incorporate various aspects of the conditioning techniques as used by professional boxers in their competition preparations.” Ready to get stuck in? Martson’s the one to walk you through it.

Classes available at Ringtone Gym, NW1 2PB, see womensboxingclasses.com for more information

Muay Thai

Muay Thai, aka kick-boxing, requires a high level of mental focus and concentration, as well as physical fitness. KO Gym beginner classes will ease you into the art with introductory lessons where your skills and abilities (or lack of) are assessed by an instructor, before you progress to the regular timetable of classes with some one-on-one advice under your belt.

Classes available at one of KO’s four London gyms (North, South, East and West), see ko-muaythai.com for more information

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