The Science of Boxing
The Science of Boxing
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Muhammad Ali was a professional boxer with multiple Golden Glove titles, and an Olympic Gold Medal. He also suffered from Parkinson's disease later in his life. Though it is unknown if there was a direct link between his disease and his sport, highly physical contact sports have long-term effects on the body. Explore the science of what it takes to make a great boxer, as well as the science of those long-term effects.
Make your punch more effective in the ring with these science-based tips.
Learn about kinetic energy to understand more about why there is force behind your punch.
Training to be a Boxer
Training to be a Boxer
Wonder what specific advice Ali's coach had? Maybe they focused on these muscle groups!
Looking to train up your muscles? Watch this video for insight into the best ways to do it.
Visit Khan Academy for more information about torque and why this could add to your power in the ring.
Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
Use this Gale Science interactive diagram to pull apart bone and muscle and read about how they work together.
Use this Gale Science interactive diagram to pull apart hip and knee joints. Remember- this could be the secret to a more powerful punch!
Use this Gale Science interactive diagram to pull apart the brain before reading about possible long-term effects boxing can have on your brain.
Learn about our muscles with Crash Course.
Dive deep into muscle tissue knowledge with more Crash Course.
Watch a video about a long-term research project on repetitive head trauma
"There are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries each year in the United States, according to the CDC..." Click the yellow button to keep reading.
Learn about concussions with this short article and two embedded videos.
Brain Injuries
Brain Injuries
Warning - this video may make you sad. There is no magical fix to Colon's condition.
Read an opinion piece that discusses several instances where boxing resulted in brain injuries.
Be careful out there! Watch a video explaining how repeated concussions can change your brain forever.
Related Books in Our Library
Related Books in Our Library
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