Boxing workouts amount to so much more than just hitting a bag. They’re good for the core, and the punching sequences require mental engagement that sticks with participants long after class is over. ...

With every punch he throws, Jimmy Achord battles Parkinson's disease. Since his diagnosis four years ago, the 65-year-old has exercised daily as the nervous system disorder threatens to show its ...

Intermountain Health's Rock Steady Boxing Classes are a program using exercise to mitigate motor symptoms related to Parkinson's disease. These are non-contact boxing classes where participants glove ...

Boxing has surged in popularity in recent years as a mainstream fitness activity, with many gym chains and health clubs offering classes and equipment for those interested in taking up the sport.